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FU N C T I O N K I T

TO MAKE A BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT OUR EVENTS TEAM

08 9314 9000
events@rafflesperth.com.au

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Welcome to the Raffles Hotel

Located on the stunning banks of the Swan River in Applecross, The
Raffles Hotel offers a variety of standout spaces to add flair to your next
function.

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OUR EVENT SPACES

The Kitson Room

This private space suits standing
cocktail events up to 60 guests
or seat up to 22 guests.

Highway Bar
This stunning space suits cocktail
events for up to 100 guests or
exclusive use for up to 200
guests.

Raffles Bar & Alfresco

This outside area can
accommodate up to 40 guests
seated or up to 100 for standing
cocktail event.

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The Kitson Room has been named in honour of Mr. W. H. Kitson

who declared The Raffles Hotel open in 1937.
This elegant and stylish area provides the ideal guest experience within a setting
of privacy and comfort overlooking Perths majestic Swan River.
The Kitson Room accommodates up to 60 people for a cocktail style event, or can
be tailored for an intimate dining experience for up to 22 guests.
The space is also available for corporate events.

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B R EA D
Small Print ciabatta, olive oil
ENTREE

Bruschetta ai funghi
Twice baked feta souffl, marinated vegetables
House smoked salmon, quinoa, greens, witlof, seed, lime dressing
Salumi plate - chicken liver pat, onion jam, house made grissini
MAIN COURSE

Market fresh fish, asparagus, potato leek cake, lemon butter sauce
Charcoal grilled beef fillet, brocolinni, rosemary salted potatoes
Marinated spring chicken, chorizo, bean, paprika, confit potatoes
Seasonal vegetable pappardelle, chilli, pecorino

Garden salad to share
DESSERTS

Ricotta doughnuts, caramel sauce, hot chocolate dip
Panna cotta, mascarpone, honey rhubarb, rice crisps
Torte, flourless, chocolate, pure cream
Cheese selection, traditional accompaniments

The Raffles 2 course menu $60 pp

entre and main OR main and dessert
The Raffles 3 course menu $75 pp

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ON A RRI VA L
Complementary glass of sparkling wine or middy of Colonial Draught or Small Ale
BR E A D
Small Print ciabatta, olive oil
Marinated olives
TEMPTATION BOARDS

Turf board - continental meats, chicken liver pat, pork rillettes
Surf board freshly shucked oysters, chilled prawns, squid, house smoked salmon
Condiments and grissini
MAIN COURSE

Charcoal roast chicken, garlic, chilli, herbs

Slow roasted lamb shoulder, gremolata
Pappardelle, ground beef sugo
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Rosemary salted baby spuds
Wood grilled broccolini, asiago
Soft polenta, charcoal roasted mushrooms
Tomato mozzarella salad
Garden salad
SWEETS
Torte, flourless, chocolate, pure cream

Nonnas Banquet menu $75 pp

minimum 10 guests

(Our Nonna can cater for everyone, please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements)

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The Kitson Room provides an ideal private space for corporate meetings and functions.
The room is fully equipped with wireless internet access, LED television screen, microphone,
lectern, and whiteboard facilities.

MORNING TEA $24 pp

Assorted mini pastries, freshly baked bread
Smoked ham & tallegio Cheese criossants
Seasonal fruit platter, honey yoghurt & passionfruit syrup
Breakfast spinach & bacon frittata, w/ gourmet mushrooms & cherry tomato
BAR TOP LUNCH $35 pp
Caesar salad, croutons, bacon, poached egg, anchovy, grilled chicken tenderloins
San Daniele prosciutto, rocket & aioli wraps
Tomato, basil & mozzarella bruschetta
Super salad of kale, spinach, roasted pumpkin, beetroot, goji berries,
currants, miso dressing
Vegetable antipasto - roasted baby peppers, striped eggplant,
pesto zucchini & mixed gourmet funghi
AFTERNOON SNACK PLATTER $180 (serves 10)
Select 4 of the following items:

Sweet potato & zucchini fritter, lemon ricotta, basil (vego)

Bruschetta ai funghi, porcini cream, mushroom crumble (gf av.)
Prosciutto, chargrilled pear, honey, blue cheese dressing (gf)
Smokey chicken slaw, almonds, sweet peppers, fine herbs, spice (gf)
Braised beef blade, pastry, pea puree
Mushroom & ricotta, brik pastry bite
Arancini, eggplant, peas, three cheese
Chicken wings, spicy tomato, basil (gf)
Snapper fillet, panko crumb, parsley, reggiano, caper aioli
Baked baby potatoes, sour cream, green sauce, mushroom almond crumb
EXTRA

Coffee & tea station $4 pp

unlimited filtered coffee and tea

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available all areas

CANAPE

HOT CANAPES

Seared beef, garlic toast, goats cheese,

Braised beef blade, pastry, pea puree $5
onion jam, walnuts (gf av.) $5
Mushroom & ricotta, brick pastry bite $4
Sweet potato & zucchini fritter, lemon ricotta,

Arancini, eggplant, peas, cheese $3
basil (vego) $3
Chicken wings, spicy tomato, basil (gf) $4
Prawn cocktail, avocado, mango,tomato, lettuce (gf) $5
Snapper fillet, panko crumb, parsley, reggiano,
Bruschetta ai funghi, porcini cream,


caper aioli $5
mushroom crumble (gf av.) (vego) $4
Twice cooked lamb rib, spicy tapenade $5
House hot smoked salmon, quinoa, fennel seeds,

lime dressing (gf) $5
Pork belly shot, caramel balsamic, chilli $5
Frittata, courgette, leek,onion, chorizo (gf) (vego av.) $3 Baked baby potatoes, sour cream, green sauce,
mushroom almond crumb $3
Prosciutto, chargrilled pear,


honey, blue cheese dressing (gf) $4
Prawn & chorizo spiedini, smoked paprika, lime $6
Smokey chicken slaw, almonds, sweet peppers,
fine herbs, spice (gf) $4

Market fresh ceviche, braised fennel,

saffron tomato salsa, baby capers (gf) $4
BUILD YOUR OWN MENU
minimum $400 order

Canapes individually priced

SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES
Slow cooked lamb shoulder, polenta,
salsa verde $8
House made rigatoni, pork, spicy garlic tomato,
herb sugo $8
Super salad of roasted pumpkin, beetroot,
mushrooms, quinoa, kale, spinach, goji berries,
currant, seeds, spiced dressing (vego) $8

$40 pp

THE RAFFLES EIGHT

minimum 20 guests
Select 8 items

3 Canapes
3 Hot Canapes

2 Substantial Canapes

PUB CLASSIC PLATTER $180 (serves 10)

minimum platter spend $360

Pork and slaw crispy spring roll

Salt and pepper squid

Chicken skewers, olive tapenade, basil pesto

Cheese burger slider
FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS - $40 per dozen

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With superb sweeping panoramic views of the Swan River, Highway Bar is a
bright and spacious area located on the first floor of Raffles Hotel. A private
balcony overlooks the downstairs alfresco area offering guests a unique
experience.
The Highway Bar provides our largest space for cocktail style events,
accommodating up to 200 people.

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RAFFLES BAR & ALFRESCO

The ground floor of Raffles Hotel offers a combination of internal and alfresco
areas, providing a variety of spaces to suit every social occasion.
Ground level spaces can accommodate stand up cocktail style events for
up to 100 people.

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AVAILABLE ALL AREAS

Packages include sparkling wine, white wine, red wine,

draught beers, cider, still and sparkling water.
All beverage selections, including beverage packages, must be submitted seven
working days prior to your function. If any wines selected are not available
we will recommend alternatives from our main wine list.
Beverages are also available on a consumption basis
with a bar tab arranged prior to your function.

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NV Dunes And Greene Sparkling,

Multi Region, SA

NV Jansz Sparkling Premium Cuvee,

Tasmania

Opawa Sauvignon Blanc,

Marlborough, NZ

Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Semillon,

Margaret River, WA

Mawsons Far Eastern Party

Cabernet Sauvignon, Limestone Coast, SA

Hill-Smith Chardonnay,
Adelaide Hills, SA

Colonial Draught Kolsh,

Margaret River, WA

Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache,

Barossa Valley, SA

Colonial Small Ale, Margaret River, WA

Jim Barry The Barry Brothers Shiraz

Cabernet, Clare Valley, SA

Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider, NZ

Colonial Draught Kolsh,

Margaret River, WA

Still and Sparkling Water

Colonial Small Ale, Margaret River, WA

Two Hours Per Person $40

Three Hours Per Person $50
Four Hours Per Person $60

Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider, NZ

Still and Sparkling Water

Two Hours Per Person $50

Three Hours Per Person $65
Four Hours Per Person $80

BEVERAGE PACKAGE UPGRADES

The following upgrades are available for any beverage package:
Basic spirits

$10 per hour per person

Soft drinks and juices

$1.50 per hour per person

Tea & coffee station

$2.50 per hour per person

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AV REQUIREMENTS

DECORATIONS

The Kitson Room has a LED TV available for the

duration of your function.

If you are considering decorations for your event

please consult the events team to ensure these will
be permitted in the venue.

ROOM CAPACITIES
Raffles Bar & Alfresco

Please note that confetti or table scatters of any

form are not permitted.

Cocktail Style 100 people

Seated 40 people
Highway Bar
Cocktail Style 200 people
The Kitson Room
Seated 22 people
Cocktail Style 60 people

TENTATIVE BOOKINGS
Tentative bookings will be held for a period of five(5)
days only. The tentative bookings is only deemed
confirmed upon receipt of a signed copy of our
booking form. Following this is a confirmation email
with receipts will be sent to the client.
It is the clients responsibility to read all terms
and conditions and raise any queries prior to
acknowledging them formally.
RAFFLES BAR & ALFRESCO AREA ALLOCATION

PARKING / ACCESS

Raffles Hotel reserves the right to allocate reservation

areas according to function size and suitability.

In addition to street parking there are two convenient

car parking options listed below:

Please note requests for specific areas cannot be

guaranteed.

City of Melville public parking Canning Beach

Road (directly opposite The Raffles Hotel)

For further information please contact

City of Melville public parking Raffles Waterfront

(beneath The Raffles Hotel, entry from Canning
Beach Road)
Both options are ticketed and offer 24 hour parking

+61 8 9314 9000

events@rafflesperth.com.au
The Raffles Hotel
70-71 Canning Bridge Road
Applecross WA 6153

Travelling by public transport The Raffles Hotel is

only a 3 minute walk from Canning Bridge Station
(Mandurah Line).

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CONFIRMATION

CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE

Tentative bookings will only be confirmed on receipt

of a signed copy of the terms & conditions and
deposit. A confirmation email with receipts will be
sent to the person who booked the function as proof
of confirmation.

You are required to advise your final numbers of

attendees five (5) business days prior to your event.
Payment will be based on final numbers provided
or number of attendees on the day of the event,
whichever is greater.

DEPOSIT

CATERING REQUIREMENTS

A $150 deposit is required to confirm a booking,

unless otherwise stated by The Raffles Hotel.

A catering package from within the current event

kit must be selected when holding an event at
The Raffles Hotel. All guests must be catered for.

Exclusive hire functions require a 10% deposit

based on the minimum spend for the area. The
deposit will be deducted off your payment total.

Set menus consist of an allocated number of options.

A surcharge may apply if extra choices are required.

PAYMENTS
Pre-payment for food order is required five (5)
business days prior to the event date by cash or
credit card. All prices are inclusive of GST. Total
catering charges will be based on final confirmed
attendance unless a minimum spend applies.
MINIMUM SPENDS
Event bookings may require a minimum spend based
on the event requirements and when stipulated,
events must adhere to the minimum spend required.
Organisers are liable for the difference in the event
of the minimum spend not being met.
Minimum spends are determined on a per event basis
with a Raffles Events Co-ordinator.

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Menu and beverage selections are required five (5)

business days prior to your event. If selections are
not advised at this point, your selection cannot be
guaranteed to be available.
Raffles reserves the right to substitute menu items of a
similar quality without notice, due to, but not limited
to, supplier shortages and seasonal change. Raffles
reserves the right to substitute selected beverages
with beverages of equal value if, without notice, the
preferred selection is not available from the supplier.
All dietary requirements will be catered for
individually by The Raffles Hotel chefs. Special
dietary requirements must be communicated to The
Raffles Hotel five (5) working days prior to the event.
No charges are applied for bringing a cake unless
required to be professionally cut and served. This will
incur a charge of $2.5 per person.

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RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL

SET UP AND DELIVERY

The Raffles Hotel complies with Western Australian

responsible service of alcohol legislation. All staff
are trained in the liquor licensing accredited RSA
(responsible service of alcohol) and they may refuse
to serve alcohol to any person who they deem to
be intoxicated. Any intoxicated person is unable to
remain in the venue and must be removed.

External AV and production companies are required

to make contact with The Raffles Hotel event staff
seven (7) working days prior to the event. The
client should ensure event staff are advised of all
goods/packages to be delivered and that they are
adequately marked with the contact name, date of
the event and contact number.

In accordance with liquor licensing laws of Western

Australia, minors are only permitted on the premises
in the direct company of their parent or legal
guardian and may be asked to leave at the discretion
of management. At no time is a minor permitted to
consume alcohol on the premises

All equipment must be removed at the conclusion of

the event unless previously arranged with the Raffles
event staff.

AV FACILITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

It is the organisers responsibility to ensure that any
external AV equipment or devices such as iPods,
DVDs laptops etc. are compatible with Raffles inhouse equipment. You may test any of this equipment
at a mutually convenient time prior to the function.
Approval by management is required should the
organiser wish to hire a band, DJ or any other form
of entertainment and noise restrictions apply.
To ensure the comfort of all patrons, additional AV
equipment and individual music selections cannot be
accommodated for functions in the Raffles Bar and
Alfresco areas (ground floor).

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DAMAGES AND CLEANING

Organisers are financially responsible for any
damage to the building, furniture, fixtures and
fittings or property during and immediately following
the function. This includes any costs for repair or
replacement at current market price. The organisers
of the function are also responsible for damage
caused by their guests, outside contractors or agents
prior to, during and after the event.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of a confirmed function less than four
(4) weeks prior the event date will result in forfeiture
of the deposit.

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