professional – organised - memorable

planning your next conference page 1

the drift story page 2

the spaces page 3

room capacities page 4

room hire charges page 4

breakfast meetings page 5

meeting package page 6

meeting package extras & upgrades page 7

2 course & 3 course special lunch menu page 8

terms & conditions page 12

planning your next conference we know that planning a conference can sometimes be a bit stressful, but when you work with the dedicated

team at drift brookwater and the brookwater golf and country club, we will make things a lot easier, as we turn

your day into something professional, organised and memorable.

whilst you plan your day, our golf events coordinators will work closely with you to ensure everything goes

seamlessly.

as a special gift for you, for enquiring about our golf events, we would like to give you a $50 dining voucher, for

you to experience drift brookwater for yourself, which you can use for either lunch or dinner in the restaurant.

to know more about our fantastic conferencing facilities, simply contact one of our golf events coordinators on

07 3814 6100.

thank you for your enquiry.

David Moore - Owner

 

 

the drift story drift was first launched in may 2010 in milton, on the brisbane river, and in a short time became a favourite

dining and events venue for so many, receiving many accolades for the venues great events, fantastic food

and unique dining concepts.

in september 2010 ‘the restaurant and catering association of australia’ awarded drift ‘best new restaurant’ in

brisbane which cemented the restaurant as one of brisbane’s leading hospitality venues.

in january 2011 the venue was destroyed in the floods that devastated brisbane, but with determination,

support and a focus to provide sensational food, fantastic entertainment and unforgettable events, the drift

dream was resurrected only a few months later, this time within the brookwater golf and country club.

in may 2011 drift brookwater was launched.

drift brookwater is housed within the golf and country club which is situated amongst the grounds of the

stunning greg norman designed championship golf course, meandering its way through a natural bush setting,

which brings a new dimension in dining and events to the western gateway of brisbane.

the drift brookwater and the brookwater golf and country club teams weave their magic over many fantastic

events, such as:

⇒ corporate and social catering for events within the clubhouse – up to 300 people

⇒ corporate and social catering for events on the range - up to 3,000 people

⇒ specialized catering for weddings, social events and gala dinners

⇒ charity and corporate golf events

⇒ fun social golf events

the brookwater golf an country club is fast becoming one of the most sort after venues for corporate and

social events, weddings, intimate cocktail parties, large concert style events and amazing golf events.

if you are looking for a venue that will exceed all of your expectations, then allow the brookwater team to look

after you.

 

 

the spaces this architecturally designed and award-winning club house is located on the 18th green of queensland’s #1 golf

course – brookwater, which is located just off the centenary highway only 25 minutes from brisbane and 15

minutes from ipswich.

with 7 distinctive event spaces, state of the art audio visual, free car parking and floor to ceiling windows that

take in the natural light and panoramic views of the golf course, native bush land and amazing wildlife, drift

brookwater is truly a unique setting for your next event.

drift is more than just a restaurant, it is:

⇒ 120 seat casual dining restaurant

⇒ piano lounge which showcases live entertainment daily

⇒ 50 seat alfresco terrace

⇒ 2 event rooms, both boasting panoramic views of the manicured lawns and native bush

⇒ 80 seat sports style bar/cafe

⇒ 150 seat marquee – perfect for outdoor style catered events

⇒ 3,000 seat natural open air amphitheater perfect for larger events and concerts

as an event space the entire venue can unfold to cater up to 300 people cocktail style, or sit down for over 200.

 

   

savannah

augustaaugustaterrace

restaurant piano lounge

the terrace

mainentrance

spikebar

 

 

room capacities following is a breakdown of the various rooms and their capacities for different events and conferences.  

theatre style

u-shape boardroom classroom stand-up cocktail

sit-down banquet

augusta room & terrace

40 20 24 20 60 40

savannah room

50 30 30 24 80 48

augusta & savannah combined

90 40 54 40 140 96

piano lounge

- - - - 80 60

restaurant

- - - - 180 140

august, savannah & restaurant

180 - - - 300 150

entire floor

180 - - - 400 220

spike bar

80 60

marquee

120 60 60 - 180 120

room hire charges

a $300 room hire charge applies to all conference and meeting room bookings and are based on setup and clean up of your room, as well as servicing of your room during the day.

no room hire charges will be placed if the minimum spend for catering is met.

audio visual we can help you with all your audio visual requirements. with state-of-the-art facilities we can meet your every need.

costings;

lecturn & microphone linked into to our audio system complimentary

whiteboard, flipchart & pens $40.00

ceiling mounted data projector & screen $280.00

 

 

breakfast meetings planning a meeting or breakfast conference, then drift brookwater is the perfect venue for you

cold table buffet breakfast served on a buffet or share platters in the middle of your table

organic orange juice

freshly brewed coffee & a selection of teas

basket of croissants, danish pastries & house baked muffin

cultured butter, honey & preserves

seasonal fruit platter

$24.50 based on a minimum of 20 guests

hot table buffet breakfast served on a buffet or share platters in the middle of your table

organic orange juice

brewed coffee & a selection of teas

danish pastries & house baked muffin

seasonal fruit platter

select a hot breakfast

toasted sourdough baguette, poached egg, sautéed mushrooms, baby spinach (v)

scrambled eggs, house cured ocean trout, grilled Turkish bread, baked tomato, chive and sour cream

scrambled egg & bacon, roast potato hash, veal & sage sausage, grilled mushroom & tomato

potted eggs, wild mushroom cream, spinach, parmesan crusted tomato (25 pers. maximum)

poached eggs benedict w house cured petuna ocean trout on brioche, slow roasted tomato

poached eggs benedict w leg ham, on brioche, slow roasted tomato

spanish omelette w spinach, potato & onion, grilled chorizo, baby leaf salad

$36.50

vegetarian and gluten free options are available on request

 

 

meeting package based on a minimum 20 guests

equipment included in your conference

lectern & microphone

whiteboard & flip chart

iced water & mints

on arrival

ham & cheese croissants

selection of teas & freshly brewed coffee

morning tea danish pastries

house baked muffins

selection of teas & freshly brewed coffee

to give your guests a chance to stretch their legs and have a break from your meeting room, lunch can be served either on the terrace, in the restaurant, cocktail lounge, or in the spike bar downstairs

lunch option 1

(served in the centre of the table)

turkish bread, wraps & sandwiches filled w assorted gourmet fillings

house cured petuna ocean trout, pastrami, prosciutto, tuna & vegetarian

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights

lunch option 2 (served in the center of the table)

drift battered sand whiting w crispy chips & tartare sauce

grilled chicken breast w rosemary, sautéed hand cut bintje potato

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights

lunch option 3 (served plated)

beef burger w crispy bacon, swiss cheese, tomato & caramelised onions,

house made tomato jam & crispy chips

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights

jugs of assorted soft drinks

freshly brewed coffee & a selection of teas

afternoon tea home baked biscuits & fruit platter

selection of teas & freshly brewed coffee

$59.00 per person for full day or $49.00 per person for ½ day

 

 

morning & afternoon tea freshly brewed coffee and a selection of Teas - $4.50

4 hours of continuous freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas - $9.00

sweet selection warm english scones with jam and cream $8.00

danish pastries $6.50

mini sweet muffins $5.00

Fruit platter $7.00

home baked biscuit and fruit platter $9.00 savoury selection ham and cheese croissant $7.50

bacon and egg muffin $8.50

assorted finger sandwiches $9.00

turkish bread, wraps & sandwiches filled w assorted gourmet fillings $12.00

hot savoury platter $7.50

assorted savoury quiches $7.00

australian cheese platter $7.00

meeting package extras & upgrades lunch upgrade

enjoy a beautiful 2 or 3 course lunch in the restaurant

simply add an extra $10.00 per person for 2-courses or $18.00 per person for 3-courses

post meeting get together

unwind with your delegates and recap the days events with a half hour cocktail party this is a perfect way for your delegates to end their day with you

chef’s selection of 2 hot and 2 cold canapés

selection of local beers, white, red & sparkling wines

½ hour $18.00 & 1 hour $34.00

hit on the golf course

this is a great way to have fun with your team and give them a chance to do some team building,

the following

activities take place on the driving range and practice putting green.

putting competition

nearest the pin competition

longest drive competition

golf clinic

$20.00 per person

 

 

working lunch enjoy lunch in your conference room whilst you continue to work

option 1 (served in the centre of the table)

turkish bread, wraps & sandwiches filled w assorted gourmet fillings

house cured petuna ocean trout, pastrami, prosciutto, tuna & vegetarian

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights $26.50

option 2 (served in the center of the table)

drift battered sand whiting w crispy chips & tartare sauce

grilled chicken breast w rosemary, sautéed hand cut bintje potato

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights $30.00

option 3 (served plated)

beef burger w crispy bacon, swiss cheese, tomato & caramelised onions,

house made tomato jam & crispy chips

garden salad w sherry vinegar & extra virgin olive oil

selection of our pastry chef’s wicked delights $26.50

all working lunches include

jugs of assorted soft drinks

freshly brewed coffee & a selection of teas

         

 

 

2-course & 3-course sample lunch menu this menu has been specially designed for meetings and conferences only

served as an alternate drop so please choose 2 dishes from each course from the menu below

bread crispy baguette w cultured butter & olive tapenade

 entrées

drift salt & pepper dusted calamari w mediterranean vegetable, rocket & lime aioli  

house cured petuna ocean trout w tarragon, crème fraiche & cucumber bruschetta

salad of serrano jamon w slow roasted tomatoes & beanettes salad

butternut pumpkin & leek soup, croutons & rocket pesto

warm tomato, caramelised onion & goat cheese tart, taggiashe olive puree  

mains drift beer battered sand whiting w chips & crispy mixed salad, house made tartare sauce

grilled tasmanian salmon w creamed potato, young carrots & citrus salsa

grain fed signature beef tenderloin w peas & mushrooms, crispy potato anna

grain fed signature beef sirloin w soft polenta, mediterranean vegetable & two pepper sauce

slow roasted lemon marinated chicken breast, pepper & butternut, beanettes & pickled onion

crispy duck confit & house made veal sausage w white bean cassoulet, citrus jus

buffalo mozzarella tortellini w sweet & sour eggplant ragout, rocket & parmesan

sweet corn & basil cake w ragout of porcini & button mushroom, tomato confit & baby spinach  

desserts crème brûlée w north queensland vanilla bean

warm sticky date toffee pudding w butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

traditional tiramisu w layered mascarpone & coffee sponge, espresso sauce

warm profiteroles w vanilla bean ice cream & chocolate sauce (up to 40 person)

cheese selection w lavosh and sourdough, apricots & fig compote

 

 

terms & conditions tentative bookings

will be held for a period of seven working days, after which time if we receive no response from you, the space will be automatically released.

confirmation a function is considered confirmed (or booked) once a deposit of $1,000.00 is paid. however, until we are in receipt of the signed event agreement, management reserves the right to cancel the booking and allocate the space to another client.

cancellation cancellations made after the event agreement has been signed and a deposit of $1,000.00 has been received will be subject to the following.

a) for notice of cancellation in writing outside 365 days prior to the date of the function - a cancellation fee will not be charged and your deposit will be fully refunded.

b) for notice of cancellation in writing between 365 and 160 days prior to the date of the function - a $1,000 cancellation fee will be charged.

c) for notice of cancellation in writing between 160 days and 60 days prior to the date of the function – a $2,000 cancellation fee will be charged

d) for notice of a cancellation in writing 60 days or less prior to the date of the function – a $2,000 cancellation fee will be charged.

outside services if any services are booked by the venue on the client’s behalf, and subsequently cancelled and/or any charges or fees incurred by the venue as a result, the client will be responsible for these charges in total.

transferring of booking date in the event of a function being transferred from one date to another a $500.00 fee will apply for each subsequent change.

other functions the venue reserves the right to book other functions in the same room up to an hour and a half before the scheduled function commencement time and an hour and a half after the scheduled finishing time. additionally, the venue reserves the right to book a concurrent function in adjoining rooms at any time.

re-allocation of space the venue reserves the right to reallocate a function should the numbers decrease below the minimum as confirmed in the event agreement.

room hire room hire is subject to the period required, the number of guests attending and the overall catering needs. provided the minimum catering spend is met, no room hire fee is applicable. if the minimum catering spend is not met, a room hire fee will be charged if the minimum spend has not been reached.

minimum spend to confirm exclusive use of your function room with no room hire fee applicable, a minimum spend applies. please note the minimum spend can only consist of food & beverage items. this excludes theming, audio visual etc. please confirm the minimum spend for your function with your events coordinator.

final function details all documentation must be signed in confirmation of all event details 28 days prior to the event date. menus, beverage arrangements, entertainment, audio visual requirements, room set ups, starting and finishing times must be confirmed 21 days prior to the function, by appointment with your events coordinator.

final numbers are required 7 days prior to the function date, and charges will be based on confirmed number of people attending or final head count, whichever is greater.

 

 

function timing it is the client’s responsibility to ensure that the function begins at the specified starting time. the venue will not be held responsible should all guests not be punctual in arriving or being seated, or should speakers, attendees or the client delay the commencement of any event, or if any other interference beyond the control of the venue does not permit us to commence service at the contracted time. if the function begins after the specified starting time it will still be subject to the finishing time specified in the event booking agreement unless management agrees otherwise.

payment all function accounts are to be paid 7 days before the function date, unless alternative arrangements have been made with the venue. any additional or unexpected charges must be settled on the day or evening of the function, unless otherwise agreed upon with your events coordinator.

terms of payment there are a few methods of payment which will be accepted.

a) visa, bankcard & mastercard cards incur a 2.0% surcharge, amex and diners incur a 3.0% surcharge and will be applied on all incremental and final payments made by credit card for all functions;

b) direct debit – drift pty ltd, bank of queensland bsb 124 150 a/c 216 834 30 for direct debit payments, please forward a remittance advice to your event coordinator

c) bank cheques or cash are all accepted forms of payment

d) we do not accept personal cheques

prices will be confirmed in writing along with final function details stated in the event booking agreement and confirmation letter. for bookings more than 12 months in advance, please allow an a 5% - 8% increase in price. all prices quoted are inclusive of any state or federal government tax or levy.

menu every endeavour is made to maintain menus as printed, but these may be subject to change due to availability of product. for bookings more than 6 months in advance menus are samples only and new menus will be confirmed closer to you event date.

dietary requirements it is the responsibility of the client to inform your event coordinator of any guest dietary requirements including allergies before the event date. these details must be confirmed on the event order and signed by the client at least one week prior to the event date. although every care is taken where notified, drift will not be held accountable for any requirements that we have not been informed of.

package inclusions for bookings beyond 2011, package inclusions are subject to change.

event coordinator a personal event coordinator will be allocated to your event upon confirmation. your coordinator will liaise with you in the lead up to your function and meet with you approximately 4 weeks out to go through the final aspects of your event. a supervisor will then be appointed to look after your function and a manager will also be present on the day.

delivery and collection of goods all goods are to be delivered to drift’s events coordinator unless prior arrangements have been made. the venue will accept delivery of goods as early as 3 days prior to the function date. all goods must be removed at the completion of the function unless prior arrangements have been made with the venue. should all goods not be collected by 11.00 am the following working day, drift accepts no responsibility for these goods. the venue will not accept responsibility for any items delivered or left for collection without staff acknowledgement.

 

 

personal effects drift prides itself on caring for its guests and their belongings. however, we cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of items left at drift before, during or after an event. if an item that is delivered for use at your event is of particular value, please ensure that your event coordinator is notified upon delivery.

licensing laws as part of our duty of care to all patrons, we reserve the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests, those under 18 years, or those who are supplying alcohol to minors or intoxicated guests. due to licensing laws, food and alcohol cannot be brought onto the premises. celebration cakes are an exception.

outside contractors for all events, plans must be approved by the venue a minimum of 14 days prior to the function. outside contractors must liaise with the venue an all matters of delivery, set up and break down. outside contractors appointed by the client, or by the venue on behalf of the client, must at all times abide by the venue’s regulations and instructions. all outside contractors will be required to obtain their own public liability insurance with a minimum of $10,000,000 and must provide certificate of proof to drift.

compliance clients are responsible for the orderly behaviour of their guests. the venue reserves the right to intervene where it deems necessary.

displays and signage no items are to be nailed, pinned, screwed, glued or otherwise attached to the walls or pillars of the venue unless otherwise approved by the venue.

damages clients are financially liable for any damages sustained to the venue caused by the actions of their guests, their outside contractors or any other persons attending the function.

fire and safety the venue retains the right to adjust any set up to ensure fire and safety codes are not breached.

insurance it is the clients responsibility to take out insurance for all items belonging to them for the period those items are in the venue.

entertainment amplified entertainment is allowed inside the venue until midnight. amplified music is not allowed on the terrace. all amplified music is subject to comply with noise restrictions. please see your booking agreement for more information on our entertainment policy.

no smoking in accordance with the state government’s anti tobacco laws, from july 1st 2006, smoking is not permitted indoors and outdoors where food and beverages can be provided. should guests wish to smoke they must move to the designated smoking areas where food and beverages are not served.

security to ensure the safety of you and your guests, a security surcharge may apply. your events coordinator will explain this to you if required.

surcharges please note the following surcharges may apply. cleaning surcharge $200 if the venue requires specialised cleaning after your function. 15% public holiday surcharge.

event duration/late fees the event duration shall not be extended unless otherwise arranged with the venue. if you wish to extend, an additional extension fee of $300 per hour is applied to cover staffing costs. any food and beverage that is consumed after the time allotted for your function will also incur a cost.

 

 

cakeage a cakeage fee of $8 per person is charged if the cake is to replace dessert (and no dessert is ordered from our menu) and served with cream, coulis and fresh fruits. a cakeage fee is not charged if dessert is provided (from our menu) and then served with tea and coffee as petit fours. drift has the prerogative to refuse any cake not made in a commercial kitchen.

b.y.o. no byo of food or alcohol is permitted with the exception of commercially prepared wedding cakes or prior arrangements have been made with drift management.

confetti and rice confetti and rice are not permitted on the grounds or in the venue and a sundry cleaning fee applies if used. if requested prior to the event we can supply rose petals at a nominal cost.

parking drift is fortunate to offer complimentary parking.