A PLACE TO inspire
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING FORT SCRATCHLEY FOR YOUR EVENT
Fort Scratchley is a spectacular venue situated on the headland at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour and boasts panoramic views of the city, harbour and beaches.
Fort Scratchley Function Centre is a contemporary centre which boasts a light filled space with spectacular views over the ocean ideal for business presentations, workshops and retreats, cocktail parties and corporate events.
Fort Scratchley Function Centre
The Fort Scratchley Function Centre is a contemporary, light filled function centre with a seating capacity of up to 150 guests.
Running along the Northern side of the function centre, the deck provides an ideal alfresco option for morning and afternoon breaks or enjoy pre – dinner drinks and canapés with a salty breeze and the sound of the ocean in the background.
PRODuce
IN-HOUSE CATERING
local flavour to savour
Our dedicated hospitality team is here to provide you with outstanding dining and top-tier service in one of our city’s iconic and historic venues.
Your event will be in safe and experienced hands with the Fort Scratchley team. We will work closely with you to ensure your event runs efficiently and has the desired impact to ensure business objectives are met.
Our high-quality service standards, professionalism and impeccable attention to detail will ensure you and your guests have the ultimate event experience from beginning to end.
At Fort Scratchley, we highlight the finest local and seasonal ingredients in our menus. We support local suppliers from within the Hunter Joint Organisation and our focus is on wholesome, feel-good food made fresh with artisan products and minimal processing.
With a steadfast dedication to creating everything in-house, we deliver memorable, restaurant-quality dishes that are not only nutritionally balanced but also bursting with local flavour.
full day delegate package
MINIMUM OF 40 GUESTS
INCLUSIONS
Plenary room hire from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, & house-made iced tea on arrival
MORNING TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas & house-made iced tea are served with the daily morning tea items and whole fresh fruit
LUNCH
Select one from the following lunch options:
• Build your own sandwich & salad lunch buffet plus daily salads
• Artisan breads, wraps & salad buffet plus daily salads
• Daily hot working lunch plus daily salads
Accompanied by freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced tea, soft drinks & assorted East Coast juices
AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas & house-made iced tea are served with the daily afternoon tea items and whole fresh fruit
Notepads, pens, mints, still & sparkling water
Audio visual: WIFI, data projector, screen, whiteboard, flip chart, 2 x handheld microphones, wired microphone & lectern
person per day.
half day delegate package
MINIMUM OF 40 GUESTS
INCLUSIONS
Plenary room hire from 8.00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 5.00pm
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced teas and whole fruits served with either daily morning/afternoon tea items
MORNING/AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
Freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced teas and whole fruits served with two break items
LUNCH
Select one from the following lunch options:
• Build your own sandwich & salad lunch buffet plus daily salads
• Artisan breads, wraps & salad buffet plus daily salads
• Daily hot working lunch plus daily salads
Accompanied by freshly brewed local coffee, specialty teas, house-made iced tea, soft drinks & assorted East Coast juices
Notepads, pens, mints, still & sparkling water
Audio visual: WIFI, data projector, screen, whiteboard, flip chart, 2 x handheld microphones & lectern
*Per person per day. $ 64 PP $ 60 PP
morning tea options
MONDAY Double smoked ham & Swiss cheese petit croissants Banana bread with honeycomb butter V
TUESDAY Bakers batch scones with jam & Chantilly cream V Cheese & onion toastie fingers V
WEDNESDAY Bacon & egg cups with tomato chutney GF DF Blueberry & milk chocolate muffins V
THURSDAY Chef’s selection of assorted petit glazed Danishes V Pancetta & leek mini quiches
FRIDAY Fresh baked Portuguese tarts V Smashed avo on sourdough with feta V
Morning tea items served with whole fresh fruit VGN
working lunch menu
MINIMUM OF 40 GUESTS
BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICH & SALAD BUFFET
• Build your own lunch buffet with a spread of fresh salad fillings, cold cut meat options, artisan breads & wraps, matching condiments, relishes & chutneys
• Daily salad options
Recommended for events with guests that have dietary requirements.
ARTISAN BREADS, WRAPS & SALAD BUFFET
• Sandwiches, rolls & wraps filled with our chef’s selection of healthy & hearty fillings
• Daily salad options
DAILY SALAD OPTIONS
EVERY DAY
MONDAY
Garden to ss s alad with cherr y tomatoe s , cucumber s , Spanis h onion, c arro ts , me s culin & a Di jon bals amic dr e s s ing GF DF V G N
Moroccan vegetable pearl cous cous with currants & oranges DF VGN
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
DAILY HOT WORKING LUNCH
MONDAY Massaman beef curry served with coconut rice GF DF
TUESDAY Chicken cacciatore served with sweet potato puree GF DF
WEDNESDAY Pork adobo served with cauliflower rice GF DF
THURSDAY Chicken tagine served with spiced cous cous DF
FRIDAY Sri Lankan pork curry served with jasmine rice GF DF
FRIDAY
Wombok toss salad with crispy onions, miso roasted eggplant & coriander GF DF VGN
Lemon dressed kale crunch salad with sweet potato, quinoa & a tahini dressing GF DF VGN
Rustic potato salad with capers and a creamy Dijon dressing GF DF VGN
Rice noodle zing: vermicelli rice noodles, capsicum, cucumber, spanish onion, shallots, mint, coriander & a lime soy dressing GF DF VGN
afternoon tea options
MONDAY Assorted house-baked muffins V
Falafel served with a beetroot hummus VGN
TUESDAY
R oas t pumpkin & r o s emar y ar ancini with whipped f e t a G F V
A s s or t ed hous e-bak ed friands GF V
WEDNESDAY Zucchini & semi-dried tomato saltbush savoury muffins GF V
Chocolate chip brownies V
THURSDAY Beef & stout pies with tomato chutney
Assorted house-baked cookies V
FRIDAY Petit chicken & tarragon sausage rolls served with a tomato chutney
Carrot cake topped with orange cream cheese frosting V
A f t ernoon t ea it ems s erv ed with whole fr e s h fruit VGN Gluten Free GF Vegan VGN Vegetarian V Dairy Free DF
CONDITIONS
Pricing is valid for events held Monday to Friday in the 2026/27 financial year. Please contact us for weekend and public holiday pricing.
Food and beverage offerings are subject to change according to season and availability. Minimum of 40 guests.
Please note external catering is not permitted at Fort Scratchely
FOR MORE DETAILS
p. 02 4974 1462
e. fortscratchleyfunctions@ncc.nsw.gov.au
w. newcastle.nsw.gov.au/fort-scratchley
1/3 Nobbys Road Newcastle East NSW 2300