Cheese Factory

About

The Cheese Factory is a small sized room accommodating up to 30 seated and 40 standing in the upper level of the building (there is no access to the lower level). This space is one of three heritage buildings and offers lots of charm with original brickwork and an exposed wooden beam ceiling.  It is located within the manicured wedding gardens and only accessible by external stairs. 

Make a booking

To make a booking:

1. Call us on (03) 9709 9300 to check availability and pay a 50% non-refundable deposit.
2. We will send you the booking form with your booking confirmation email.
3. Review our Terms and Conditions, then complete and return the booking form to [email protected] or to our office.

Events suited to the space

• Birthday parties and celebrations
• Family gatherings  
• Corporate celebrations 
• Business meetings
• Programs and workshops 
• Art exhibitions 
• Wedding ceremonies 
• Wedding receptions

Key Features 

• Fridge
• Gallery track lighting system 
• Exhibition picture rail 
• 30 plastic chairs 
• 8 plastic folding rectangle trestle tables
• Free Wi-Fi access 

Capacity

• 30 people seated
• 50 people standing

Price

Casual rates

• 3 Hour Package $200.00
• Option 1: 10.00am – 1.00pm 
• Option 2: 2.00pm – 5.00pm 
• Option 3: 6.00pm – 9.00pm 

6 Hour Package $320.00

• Option 1: 10.00am – 4.00pm 
• Option 2: 6.00pm – 12.00am

Community Organisation Rate (weekdays only)

• $34.00 per hour
• $267 for 8 hours

Standard Organisation rate (weekdays only)

• $47.00 per hour
• $360.00 for 8 hours

Bond 

• $350 or $1000 depending on the risk level of the function

Optional Extras 

Additional hour $66.00 per hour
An additional hour can be arranged for our 3 hour packages, subject to availability and for an additional charge of $66.00. 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. The additional hour option is not available for a day session time.
    

Admin Kitchen $45.00 per hour
The Admin Kitchen located in the administration office building can be hired for an additional charge of $45.00 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.

Equipment
•    2 children’s tables with 12 children’s chairs 
•    Projector and screen 
•    Portable whiteboard
 

Technical specifications

Details	Measurements	Quantity
Room size	13.2m (L) x 5.3m (W)	-
Flip Top tables	1.2m (L) x 0.75m (W)	Maximum 8
Plastic 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