At University College, we can tailor a package to make your next event the perfect success. We have a number of versatile spaces available for formal and informal events of any scale; from conferences to formal dinners, work retreats to cocktail parties. Group accommodation is also available for guests during certain periods.
ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
University College is located on College Crescent, across the road from the University of Melbourne’s main campus.
The city centre is a 10 minute tram ride or a 20 minute walk away. Located next door to Princess Park’s acres of grass and running tracks, and within a 15 minute walk of both the cosmopolitan Lygon Street cafes and eateries, and the restaurants and bars of bohemian Brunswick Street.
Website: www.unicol.unimelb.edu.au
Telephone: 03 9347 3533
Email: conferences@unicol.unimelb.edu.au
Address: University College 40 College Crescent Parkville VIC 3052 Australia
Melbourne CBD University College Lygon Street, Carlton MCG College Crescent The University of Melbourne Tram route 19, Stop 13 Queen Victoria MarketFor most of the year, University College (UC) acts as a student residential college. However we also provide a complete, in-house events service for seminars, workshops, informal events and conferences of any size and scale.
There are a number of versatile function spaces available, as well as fully catered or self-catered accommodation options. Group accommocation is also available outside of the university semester terms (June - July & Dec - Feb).
UC is conveniently located just a short 10 minute tram ride from all the attractions of Melbourne’s CBD and affords easy access to the Melbourne Airport via the Tullamarine Freeway. Limited onsite parking is also available on request.
Opened in 2019, the Seminar Centre was purpose-built for functions and events.
This multi-functional meeting space can be easily modified to suit your needs. An extremely popular and versatile space, this area is often used for conferences and workshops, formal dinners and receptions, lectures and meetings for up to 120 people.
Located at the front of the college, this space also has a separate entrance, foyer and lounge area, and designated bathrooms.
Originally used as the first dining hall for the College, the Heritage Room is now available for your next event.
This light and airy room is traditional and classic in style. It comes with an adjoining annex, which is usually utilised as a catering area.
It is ideal for boardroom meetings or smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Leggatt Hall is a multi-functional meeting space which can be easily opened or closed to suit your needs.
This area is often used for events such as receptions, large scale formal dinners, lectures or meetings and can accommodate up to 300 people.
Overlooking our manicured gardens and courtyard, this purpose-built area is flexible and modern.
The entire centre can be utilised for a large event or split into smaller break out rooms if required.
The Leitch Academic Centre also comes with a self-contained kitchen and a popular lounge area, which is ideal for holding a private lunch or morning or afternoon tea breaks.
The Mural Room is ideal for small group gatherings, it also opens out to a patio area.
University College has two courtyard areas which are available during mid-year and end of semester university breaks.
The Giblin Courtyard and Leggatt Courtyard are tranquil areas within the college which are perfect for pre-dinner drinks, an outdoor cocktail reception, or an Aussie style barbeque.
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Giblin Courtyard
Standing 300
Leggatt Courtyard
Standing 200
We can assist with hiring any necessary equipment, such as chairs, tables, display boards, lecturns, stages and signage.
Audio visual equipment can also be hired for your conference, including data projectors, microphones and laser pointers. We can also offer on-site AV support (at additional cost).
Our apartments offer high quality, affordable accommodation and are available for rent by members of the University College community. These modern apartments range from studios to one and two bedroom units and are fully furnished with climate controlled heating, study area, living room with television, kitchen/ette, and WiFi.
All apartments are located in separate buildings with secure private entrances, so visitors can combine seclusion and privacy with the exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant and welcoming community life of the College.
Our apartment rates include three daily meals in the College Dining Hall, where you can mingle with students, and even take part in High Table - our formal College dinner. Apartments also contain self-catering facilities, should you prefer.
University College also offers group accommodation, with up to 120 student (shared bathroom) rooms and 240 ensuite style rooms (air-con and non-air-con) available during semester breaks (June - July & Nov - Feb).
All rooms are well lit, airy and very comfortable in size. Wi-Fi is available and free all throughout the College. Other facilities include:
• Access to two beautiful courtyard areas for when the weather is warm
• A furnished Junior Common Room with pool table
• A modern communal TV and common room with digital 40-inch TV
• On site tennis court (note: tennis racquets not provided)
• Utility rooms are available on each floor, containing coin-operated washing machines/dryers
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be included and is served in our dining hall.
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We can accommodate most dietary requirements for a small surcharge. We require any dietary requirements confirmed no later than 72 hours prior to the event.
Package #1 - $48 per person
(includes one morning tea & afternoon tea item and one accompanying lunch item)
Package #2 - $55 per person
(includes one morning tea & afternoon tea item and two accompanying lunch items + chef's choice salad)
Package #3 - $69 per person
(includes two morning tea & afternoon tea items and three accompanying lunch items + Australian cheese platter)
On arrival and throughout the day
• Freshly brewed coffee & assorted herbal teas, mints and iced water
• Bowl of seasonal fresh whole fruit
Morning tea break options
• Assorted fresh baked Danish pastries
• Buttermilk scones with berry conserve & vanilla bean whipped cream
• Muesli pots, berries & yoghurt • Oven baked cookie collection
Lunch
Sliced seasonal fruit platter and orange juice with a selection of mixed point sandwiches, brioche rolls or Panini bread with fresh assorted fillings such as:
• Smoked salmon, horseradish cream, caper berries
• Roast beef, honey mustard, tomato, & rocket
• Tandoori chicken, yoghurt, coriander, cos lettuce
• Egg with chipotle aioli and cos lettuce
• Crushed falafel with guacamole (V)
Accompanying options:
• King Island beef pie • Vegetarian rice paper rolls
• Vegetarian curry puff and citrus yoghurt dipper
• Californian rolls • Spinach and ricotta Pastizzi • Savory quiche
Afternoon tea break options
• Chocolate brownie • Lamington bites
• Portuguese tart • House made granola protein balls
• Blueberry muffins • Fresh fruit tartlets
• Mini quiche/mini Pastizzi
• Boscastle pies • Ham & cheese croissants
Start your morning on the right note with a selection of breakfast items, including pancakes, croissants, cereals and muesli, hot breakfast options and fresh fruit. You can see our full selection here. Priced from $13.50 - $17.50 per person.
Everything is on offer: from fruit, cakes and cookies, to pies, sandwiches and filo pastries. You can see our full selection here. Priced from $4.50 - $6.10 per person.
Choose from cold options (such as sandwiches, antipasto platters and cheese) or hot options (such as seafood platters, yum cha, bakery platters and more) - or a selection of both. All options are available to view here and range from $7.10 - $15.00 per person for 10 person platters.
For those warmer months, stage an outdoor BBQ or Paella party. Different BBQ and paella packages are available, all served with breads, condiments and salads (Minimum numbers apply)
Buffets are a very popular option with conference groups. Our buffets cost $59 per person and include fresh bread rolls, water, tea/coffee and table linen as standard (minimum of 20 people). You can also select two mains, two sides and two salad dishes from our extensive menu.
We have included some examples below, but you can view the full menu online.
Main Dishes
- BBQ chicken, sweetcorn and chipotle pepper salsa
- Baked miso barramundi, teriyaki sauce
- Slow braised lamb, red pimiento, burghul, young eggplant
Salads
- Cabbage and apple slaw, baby mint, chilli, apple cider vinaigrette
- Baby beetroot and artichoke with tzatziki
- Roasted pumpkin. toasted quinoa, pine nuts, feta, tahini dressing
Sides
- Lyonnaise potato
- Roasted kipflier potato, thyme oil
- Steamed saffron rice, fried shallots and butter
Optional: Dessert (Add $6.50pp)
- Sliced fresh fruit platter
- Selection of chef's choice mini cakes & pasteries
Should you wish to tailor your own event menu, just ask us!
- 2 course plated menu: $63 per person
- 3 course plated menu: $76 per person
Additional cost per alternating choice ($4.50 per person)
Cost includes fresh bread rolls, iced water, tea and coffee, table linen and service staff (for three hours only). Minimum 10 guests.
You can view the complete menu options here
Entree
Slow baked pork belly, calvados apple puree
Basil & ricotta cappello
King prawn & avocado tian w burnt lime
Vine ripened truss tomato tart
Prawn & chive wontons & salmon roe
Main Dishes
Grilled beef fillet
Pan-seared Tasmanian king salmon
Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Roasted peking duck breast
Veal involtini
Dessert
Warm sticky date pudding
Red berry cheesecake,
Caramelised lemon tart
Duo of chocolate mousse
Coconut panna cotta
Canapé Packages
(Includes service staff, min 10 guests)
Package #1
2 hot and 2 cold - $26 pp (0.5 hour service)
Package #2
3 hot and 3 cold - $31 pp ( 1 hour service)
Package #3
4 hot and 4 cold - $39pp (1.5 hour service)
Canapé examples include:
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Prawn Hargao
Boscastle Beef pies
Chicken & Goats Cheese Tart
Mini Pizza, Pine Nut, Pesto & Cheese (V)
Fish Goujons
Pumpernickel, Tomato, Cream Cheese (V)
Prawn & Avocado Crostini
Whipped Fetta & Basil Cucumber Cups (V)
Vegetarian Antipasto Skewers (V)
Spicy Beef salad spoon
Desserts
Assorted Profiteroles
Mini Pavlova, Berries & Cream
Fresh Fruit Tartlets
Mini Berry Cheesecake
View the complete canapé menu online
Package #4
5 hot and 5 cold - $45pp (2 hour service)
Substantial Canapes (extra cost)
Butter Chicken with saffron rice
Beer Battered flat head with chips, Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini
Chicken & Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles
Special Fried Rice
Panko Calamari with chips
Fresh brewed coffee and Twinings tea selection $4.00pp / $9.00 all day
Upgrade to Nespresso coffee (groups of <25) add $1.60pp / add $3.70 all day
Fresh juices - orange, apple, pineapple $5.00 per litre
Soft drinks $4.40 per litre
Fruit punch $5.80 per litre
Noah's Juice $4.50 each
S.Pellegrino $4.20 each
Alcoholic beverages are sold on consumption per bottle. Please note that the wines listed in each package are an example only; they may be replaced with a similar level wine subject to supplier stock. Particular wines can be requested and purchased (by the case) subject to supplier availability.
Wine Package #1 @ $29.50 per bottle
McPherson 3 vineyards Sparkling Brut – Nagambie, VIC
McPherson Pinot Grigio – Nagambie, VIC
Alexander Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Wine Package #2 @ $39.50 per bottle
Printhie Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling - Orange, NSW
Zonte’s Footstep Sauvignon Blanc – Adelaide Hills, SA
Stirling Rocks Shiraz 2017 - Frankland River, WA
Wine Package #3 @ $50 per bottle
Ingram Road Helen’s En Vie Sparkling - Yarra Valley, VIC
Leconfield Riesling 2017 – Coonawarra, SA
Peter Lehman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - Barossa Valley, SA
Paul Osicka “Majors Creek” Shiraz – Heathcote, VIC
Beers and ciders are available for purchase on request (by the case)
If you would like to discuss the specific requirements of your event, we encourage you to contact our Conference and Events Manager at: conferences@unicol.unimelb.edu.au or +61 3 9349 9115.
If you live locally, you are also welcome to book a time to come and tour the College spaces available.
1) If you would like to go ahead with a booking, we will first check availability for your event and then schedule your event. A 20% deposit will be required to confirm the event, with the balance invoice issued just prior to the event taking place.
2) You will then be sent a link to our conference selector form, where you can choose the various catering options for your event, as well as room set up specifications, audio visual requirements and details on timings etc.
3) At any stage throughout, our Conference Manager or a member of the team will be on hand to work with you to plan and execute a successful event.
Prices listed are per person (unless otherwise indicated) and are inclusive of GST.
All catering requires a minimum order of 10 guests unless otherwise noted. Catering for meetings smaller than this may be possible on request but will incur an additional surcharge.
We provide menu choices that are vegetarian and halal free of charge on request. Other dietary requirements (such as gluten free, lactose free, vegan, kosher, FODMAP or other) may incur additional charges due to the extra work required in preparing specific separate meal options. These additional costs are noted in the menus and packages. If you have any enquiries or specific requests you would like to discuss in detail, please contact our conference and catering team: conferences@unicol.unimelb.edu.au
Saturday events are subject to an additional 10% service charge, Sunday events are subject to an additional 15% service charge
Certain large, VIP or out of standard hours events may require additional food and beverage wait staff – we are happy to quote in advance for these occasions. Current hourly rates below.
Current Labour rates
Monday – Friday: $45ph
Saturday: $52ph
Sunday: $61ph
Public Holidays: $76ph
We require final numbers within five working days of the event. Small increases may be accepted depending on menu; some substitutions may be included if numbers increase within this time frame. Your confirmation of acceptance once submitting your request will be considered acceptance of these terms and conditions.
We have carefully selected florists who can provide a quote, for quality arrangements.
Cancellations within three working days of the event may result in a cancellation fee.
Hireage
Additional quotes can be provided for other needs
Linen is included for catering areas, dinners and cocktail events, however, if you require linen for your workshop there will be an additional cost – price on request.
