Celebrations & Weddings

Looking for a venue for your next function?

Whether it’s a christening, birthday party, wedding, or engagement party, Cardiff RSL has the perfect fit.

CARDIFF RSL CLUB

Our Large Function Room comfortably seats 90 guests, while our Small Function Room seats up to 50 guests. Also available for larger functions we can create one large function room to cater for 160 guests sit down or 160 theatre style. Our Function Rooms have a fully serviced bar just outside the rooms, stocking a wine list consisting of wines from various regions and varieties, beer on tap, pre-mixed drinks and your favourite house spirits. Cardiff RSL also has a variety of craft beers, cocktail list and spirits to cater for you.

PARKING FACILITIES

Cardiff RSL car park holds 190 car spaces with ample off-street parking available on Macquarie and Lachlan Roads, Cardiff. SPECIAL FEATURES Our quiet and convenient location has wheelchair access, has vehicular access to the function rooms and is close to accommodation and regional shopping centres.

LOCATION

We are located opposite Cardiff Toyota on the corner of Munibung Road, Cardiff in the northern area of Lake Macquarie. It is approximately 10 minutes from the Newcastle-Sydney freeway and central to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Central Coast and surrounding areas. Cardiff RSL is conveniently located near Cardiff Rail Station and has regular bus services nearby.

Contact our functions team
Phone: 02 4954 0766
Email: functions@cardiffrsl.com.au

Due to the Liquor Licensing Requirements for Clubs N.S.W & Lake Macquarie Liquor Accord: We do not hold 18th birthday parties in any of the Function Rooms.

Cardiff RSL HIRE SCHEDULE

Day ( 4 hours) Evening(4 hours or more)
Small Function Room $135 $180
Large Function Room $165 $230
Both Small & Function Rooms $440 $440
Board Room $135 $180

*All pricing may be subject to change

SMORGASBOARD DINING

Lunch

Mon – Sat Sunday (Seafood)
Adult $23.50 Adult $35.00
Child $20.00 (Aged 12-14) Child $26.00 (Aged 12-14)
Child $17.00 (aged 6-11) Child $21.00 (Aged 6-11)
Child $20.00 (Aged 3-5) Child $16.00 (Aged 3-5)

Dinner

Mon-Thurs Fri & Sunday Saturday(seafood)
Adult $35.00 Adult $35.00 Adult $36.00
Child $26.00 (Aged 12-14) Child $26.00 (Aged 12-14) Child $27.00 (Aged 12-14)
Child $21.00 (aged 6-11) Child $21.00 (aged 6-11) Child $22.00 (aged 6-11)
Child $16.00 (Aged 3-5) Child $16.00 (Aged 3-5) Child $17.00 (Aged 3-5)

White table Clothes, white paper napkins and Cutlery supplied in the price.

ASSORTED PLATTERS – Hot Platters are not available between 2pm – 6pm

Each platter caters for 10 people

Mixed Hot Finger Food – Prawn toast, Spring rolls, Chicken nuggets, Calamari rings and Cocktail fish (Imported) $108
Chips with Gravy $56
Sweet Potato Chips $56
Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $56
Assorted Fresh Cut Sandwiches $108
Seasonal Fresh Fruit $98
Mini Burgers and Mayo $108
Combination of Cakes and Slices $98
Fresh Sushi Platter Mixed 4 options (Imported) $88

All cocktail items are served with accompanying condiments

COCKTAIL MENU – OPTION 1 – Minimum of 40 people

6 platters from menu below for $18.50 per person
8 platters from menu below for $21.50 per person

Fried dim sims
Petite gourmet pies
Petite gourmet sausage rolls
Crumbed Prawn Cutlets
Chicken nuggets
Calamari rings
Cocktail spring rolls
Cocktail Fish

Served with accompanying condiments

COCKTAIL MENU – OPTION 2 – Minimum of 40 people
Select 6 platters from the menu below for $20.50 per person
Select 8 platters from the menu below for $24.50 per person

  • Crumbed prawn cutlets
    • Lamb kofta (skewers)
    • Salt & pepper squid (I)
    • Calamari rings(I)
    • Deep fried chicken wings
    • Cocktail spring roll (v)
    • Crumbed Prawn Cutlets (I)
    • Cocktail Fish (I)
    • Satay Chicken skewers
    • Prawn twisters (I)
    • Petite whiting tempura (I)
    • Feta and spinach triangles (v)

(v) = vegetarian
(I) = (Imported)
Served with accompanying condiments

A-LA-CARTE – CLASSIC MENU

Two Courses $42.00
Three Courses $52.00
Entree
A duo of marinated chicken skewers and beef skewers served with coconut rice and a mild peanut satay sauce

or

Soft crêpe of creamy chicken and mushroom with a side of fresh garden salad and French dressing

or

Crumbed calamari rings (I) served on a bed of cos lettuce salad of crispy bacon pieces and garlic
croutons with a light Caesar

or

Thai salad of thinly sliced grilled sirloin beef on mixed leaf salad

Main
Grilled salmon (I) with lemon hollandaise sauce and crispy golden fried potato
or
Slow cooked lamb shanks on a bed of creamy buttered mash potato with red wine jus
or
Half roasted chicken seasoned with classic herbs accompanied with broccoli, carrots and roast potato with gravy
or
Grilled rump steak with mushroom sauce and diced potato, carrots and celery in a vegetable jus

Dessert
Pavlova with passionfruit sauce and fruit salad

Chocolate mud cake and vanilla ice cream

For each course, two choices are allowed which will be served alternating between guests with a half and half split

A-LA-CARTE – PREMIERE MENU
Two Courses $49.00
Three Courses $59.00
Entree
Cocktail of prawn (I) and avocado with citrus slices and tasty seafood dressing

or
Pancake of Peking duck, hoisin sauce, cucumber and shallot

or
Salad of smoked salmon (I), mixed green leaves, capers and sour cream

Main
Garlic prawns (I) cooked in a rich creamy garlic sauce served on a bed of rice Main Course Grilled barramundi (I) with lemon hollandaise sauce and crispy golden fried potato
or
Rolled pork stuffed with prune and apple served with cheese baked potato and baby carrots

or

Scotch fillet served with grilled prawns and accompanied with garlic roasted broccolini
or
Roasted pork ribs with BBQ honey glaze served with home style thick cut chips and garden salad

Dessert
Mixed berry pie with a raspberry sauce and fresh strawberries and cream
Baked sweet apple crumble served with hot brandy custard

For each course, two choices are allowed which will be served alternating between guests with a half and half split

A-LA-CARTE – EXECUTIVE MENU
Two Courses $56.00
Three Courses $66.00

Entree
Trio of natural oysters (3)(I), chilled king prawns (3)(I) and a serving of smoked salmon (I) with lemon and seafood sauce
or
Baked creamy scallop (I) in a bed of rice, flying fish roe and cheese
or
Succulent crispy roasted pork belly with hummus sauce and Persian salad
or
Rolled chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomato, spinach and cheese, wrapped with bacon

Main Course
Grilled snapper (I) with lemon hollandaise sauce and crispy golden fried potato
or
Herb crusted lamb rack with diced potato, carrots and celery in a vegetable jus

or

Roasted whole seasoned poussin served with asparagus and baby spinach dressed with a herbed pan sauce
or
Eye fillet mignon topped with garlic grilled scampi served with creamy buttered mash potato

Dessert
French vanilla cheesecake with vanilla ice cream and berry sauce
Pear and ricotta tart with caramelised cinnamon pear

For each course, two choices are allowed which will be served alternating between guests with a half and half split

FUNCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Function Booking Conditions
Due to the Liquor Licensing Requirements for Clubs N.S.W: We do not hold 18th birthday parties in any of the Function Rooms.
• 21st birthday parties are allowed with a bond payment required.
• A bond of $230 is required and will be returned within 48 hours, if no damage has occurred.
• No alcohol or food can be brought onto Cardiff RSL club premises, under food safety standards and legislation (with the exception of a celebration cake) nor can any food be taken from Cardiff RSL function rooms at any time.
• All items must be removed from the function room at conclusion of your function.

Payment of Room Hire and Confirmation
• Room hire fee must be paid within 2 weeks of confirming the booking.
• Bookings are only confirmed when the Terms and Conditions are signed and the full room hire amount and any bonds are paid.
• If the payment isn’t made, the booking will be released to the public without notice.

Payment of Catering
• All Catering including the Smorgasbord “All you can eat options”, must be finalised and paid in full, No later than 7 days prior to your function.
• No payment can be made on the day, and there is No refund for catering.

Function Cancellations
• Cancellation made 2 months prior to the function will result in a full refund.
• Cancellation made less than 2 months prior to the function will result in loss of any deposit.
• The club reserves the right to charge full room hire and catering costs for a cancellation equal to or less than 7 days prior to the event.

Function Bar
• function bar is located just outside the function rooms.
• Bar tabs are available.

Responsible Service of Alcohol
Cardiff RSL supports the provision of responsible service of alcohol. Staff will not serve any person under the age of 18 years, nor will they serve any person to a level of intoxication. Cardiff RSL strives for the highest standards of Responsible Service of Alcohol, ensuring patron’s welfare and safety.

Property Damage

Cardiff RSL will take necessary care, but does not take financial responsibility for damage or loss of merchandise during your function. Clients are financially responsible for any damages sustained to Cardiff RSL property or equipment hired on behalf of the client during the event. The use of candles or open flames in function rooms is forbidden.

Third Party

Clients will be asked to provide certificates of currency for public liability insurance for any third-party provider attending the event on the client’s behalf. A third-party provider is considered to be any other business entity contracted directly by the client to provide goods and services at the event. This includes, but is not limited to, providers such as decorators, soloists, duos, trios, bands or any other entertainment.

Variations
Prices are subject to change based on prevailing market conditions. To avoid increases, Cardiff RSL reserves the right to substitute a suitable alternative food item. While every effort is made to accurately describe facilities and offerings at Cardiff RSL, some variations may occur.

Membership
Membership of Cardiff RSL Club is essential for all function bookings.

Due to Government regulations, all guests entering the club (be it for a function or to utilise the club’s
facilities) must fall into one of the following categories: – Current financial member (membership card
shown) – Temporary member (those who sign-in with a valid form of I.D.) – Guest of a member (a guest
who is not a member of Cardiff RSL club but can be signed in by a financial member) All temporary
members and guests of a member over the age of 18 years of age are legally required to sign in at
reception.

Identification Requirements
It is a requirement for all patrons entering Cardiff RSL to have valid Identification. The only acceptable forms of evidence of age in NSW currently are:
• Drivers or riders license (issued in Australia or another country)
• NSW photo card (issued by NSW Roads and Maritime Services)
• Passport (issued by Australia or another country)
• Proof of age card (issued in an Australian state or territory except NSW)
• Key pass (over-18) identity card (issued by Australia Post) Failure to produce an acceptable form of identification will result in a request to leave Cardiff RSL premises.

Once you have booked your function with our team, you will be sent the Terms & Conditions link to acknowledge your understanding