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Nestled close to the café and wedding gardens, the Cheese Factory Upper Level offers a charming setting for small functions.
This light-filled space is ideal for intimate gatherings, with the following conditions of hire:
- Access is via an external staircase only.
- The space is not available for evening hire.
- Alcohol is not permitted in the room.
- There is no running water available.
- Furniture must remain in the room and cannot be moved out.
Make a booking
To make a booking:
- Call us on (03) 9709 9300 to check availability and pay a 50% non-refundable deposit.
- We will send you the booking form with your booking confirmation email.
- Review our Terms and Conditions, then complete and return the booking form to ocf@casey.vic.gov.au or to our office.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Events suited to the space
- Birthday parties and celebrations
- Family gatherings
- Wellness classes
- Business meetings
Key features
- 2 split system air conditioner/heater
- 30 chairs
- 8 rectangle trestle tables
- Free Wi-Fi access
Capacity
- 30 people seated
- 40 people standing
Price
Casual rates
3-Hour Package $211.00
Option 1: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Option 2: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
6-Hour Package $335.00
Option 1: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Community organisation rate (weekdays only)
$36.00 per hour
$283 for 8 hours
Standard organisation rate (weekdays only)
$49.50 per hour
$382.00 for 8 hours
Public Liability Insurance
Public Liability Fee: $15
An additional $15 fee will be required for private event bookings to cover the hirer for public liability insurance which will cover the hirer against damages and injuries to their guests and other users of the site if they are proven negligent.
Bond
- $350 or $1000 depending on the risk level of the function
Optional Extras
Additional hour $69.00 per hour
An additional hour can be arranged for our 3 hour packages, subject to availability and for an additional charge of $69.00. This hour is broken into 30 minute blocks on either side of the package option start and end time.
Example: Adding an additional hour to our 10.00am - 1.00pm options will then become 9.30am - 1.30pm. This additional time is perfect for those who need some extra time for set up and clean up but don't want to increase to a 6 hour package.
Please note: the additional hour option is not available for a day session time.
Admin Kitchen $47.50 per hour
The Admin Kitchen located in the administration office building can be hired for an additional charge of $47.50 per hour. This space is often booked for people who need access to a fridge/freezer/oven and require space to prepare and store their food.
Technical specifications
| Details | Measurements | Quantity |
| Room size | 13m (L) x 5m (W) | - |
| Trestle tables | 1.2m (L) x 0.60m (W) | Maximum 8 |
| Folding chairs | 0.93m (H) x 0.45m (W) | Maximum 30 |
| Children’s tables | 1.2m (L) x 0.75m (W) x 0.55m (H) | Maximum 2 |
| Children’s chairs | - | Maximum 12 |