Catering
Council's preferred caterer, Customised Catering and Events Pty Ltd can provide food and beverage packages suitable for all occasions, including buffets, cocktail parties or formal sit down dinners. All crockery, glasses, cutlery and linen is included in the package. Alternatively, the hirer can use their own caterer who must supply all food and table requirements including linen, cutlery, crockery etc. Catering and set-up access is from 12pm on the day of the function. Caterers are responsible for the removal of all rubbish from the kitchen and tables at the end of the function.
If you require Council to provide you with a quotation for table linen, please request so at the time of booking.
Food /Catering Regulations
If a Food Permit is required, an application must be lodged with Council's Community Health Department at least thee weeks before the event. Contact Council's Community Health Department on Ph: 03 8290 3393 or visit Council's Food Permit pages. The below table provides a guide as to whether a permit could be required.
Catering Regulations and Food Permit Requirements
| Type of Function | Sale of Food
(Section 4, Food Act) | Food Preparation | Temporary Food
Permit Required? |
Private Party
(Guests not paying to attend function) |
No |
Food prepared at home |
No |
Private Party
(Guests not paying to attend function) |
No |
Food prepared in Hall by persons other than Registered Caterer |
No |
Private Party
(Guests not paying to attend function) |
No |
Registered Caterer |
No |
Private Party
(Guests paying to attend function) |
Yes |
Food prepared in Hall by persons other than Registered Caterer |
Yes |
Private Party
(Guests paying to attend function) |
Yes |
Registered Caterer |
No |
Public Event
(Open to all members of the public) |
Yes |
Food prepared in Hall by persons other than Registered Caterer |
Yes |
Public Event
(Open to all members of the public) |
Yes |
Registered Caterer |
Yes |
Corporate Events
(Functions for invited guests only) |
No |
Registered Caterer |
No |
In the case of a registered caterer providing your refreshments, a copy of the Caterers Registration Certificate must be provided with your completed Application for Hire.
Kitchen Facilities
The kitchen is equipped as follows:
Kitchen Equipment
| Equipment | Quantity Available |
| Commercial gas stove |
1 |
| Commercial steamer/oven |
2 |
| Hot plate - 3 burner |
1 |
| Commercial two-basket deep fryer |
1 |
| Large freezer |
1 |
| Commercial dishwasher |
1 |
| Instant hot water facility |
1 |
| 30 litre portable urn |
1 |
| Three door glass fridge |
2 |
| Walk in coolroom with dual access |
1 |
Liquor Licence
A Liquor Licence is required where liquor is being sold – either directly or as part of an inclusive charge. The function types below often require a Licence:
- Dinner Dance
- Wine Tasting
- Wine & Cheese Nights
- Other non-profit functions
- Fete or Fair
- Religious or Cultural Event
- Art Exhibition
- Theatre Production
- Caterer supplying liquor to a Social Function
- Caterer supplying liquor to a major event
How to Apply
Limited Liquor Licence Application Forms are available from Liquor Licensing Victoria. The current cost of obtaining a licence is $50.
Liquor Licensing Australia
Level 2 Nauru House
80 Collins Street
Melbourne
Ph: 03 9655 6696
www.liquor.vic.gov.au
Council's Halls Department must receive the licence no later than four working days prior to the event.
Please note that the consumption of alcohol outside of the Malvern Town Hall is strictly prohibited and is in breach of the Local Law. Offenders can be fined.