beautiful - elegant - unforgettable congratulations page 1 the drift story page 2 the spaces page 3 wedding ceremonies page 4 cocktail party weddings page 4 wedding breakfasts page 5 3 hour wedding cocktail party page 6 4 hour wedding cocktail party page 7 banquet wedding inclusions page 8 theming inclusions page 8 banquet menu selection page 10 traditional wedding buffet page 11 seafood wedding buffet page 12 beverages page 13 terms & conditions page 14 congratulations on behalf of the team at drift brookwater, we would like to congratulate you both on your recent engagement. planning your wedding day is an incredibly exciting time for you both and with the dedicated team at drift brookwater we will turn your special day into something truly beautiful, elegant and unforgettable. whilst you plan your wedding, our wedding coordinator will work closely with you both to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams. we will also put you in contact with various suppliers who have proven themselves time and time again in creating that special magic for your day. as a special gift for you to help you celebrate your engagement and a thank you for enquiring at drift, we would like to give you a $50 dining voucher, for you to experience drift brookwater for yourselves, which you can use for either lunch or dinner in the restaurant. to arrange a time for a personal tour of our venue and to collect your $50 dining voucher, simply contact one of our events coordinators on 07 3814 6100. congratulations again and thank you for your enquiry. David Moore - Owner
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congratulations on behalf of the team at drift brookwater, we would like to congratulate you both on your recent engagement. planning your wedding day is an incredibly exciting time for you both and with the dedicated team at drift
brookwater we will turn your special day into something truly beautiful, elegant and unforgettable.
whilst you plan your wedding, our wedding coordinator will work closely with you both to ensure you have the
wedding of your dreams. we will also put you in contact with various suppliers who have proven themselves
time and time again in creating that special magic for your day.
as a special gift for you to help you celebrate your engagement and a thank you for enquiring at drift, we
would like to give you a $50 dining voucher, for you to experience drift brookwater for yourselves, which you
can use for either lunch or dinner in the restaurant.
to arrange a time for a personal tour of our venue and to collect your $50 dining voucher, simply contact one of
our events coordinators on 07 3814 6100.
congratulations again and 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 bushland 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 land
selection of imported tap beers - asahi, pure blonde, stella artois
soft drinks & juice
3 hours – $49 per person
4 hours – $61 per person
5 hours – $69 per person
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 $2,000.00 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 $2,000.00 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 $5,000 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 equal to the difference between the confirmed catering and the minimum catering.
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 wedding 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.
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 event coordinator.
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 8% increase in price, which will be fixed upon confirmation. 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.
table arrangements any centre pieces on the bridal and guests’ tables provided by drift are for your use at the reception only and should not be removed from the premises.
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 event 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.