OCEANARIUM& OFFSHORE CAFE

PRIVATE HIRE

A UNIQUE VENUE

The Oceanarium and Offshore Cafe offers a unique evening venue for your exclusive event – from private parties and drink receptions to intimate conferences and wedding receptions, we can cater for your requirements.

The Oceanarium displays are the perfect ice-breaker, bringing your guests face to face with dazzling marine life from the amazing waters of the world. Spectacular sharks, curious sea turtle and adorable otters provide a magni�cent backdrop, impossible to replicate elsewhere.

The contemporary beach side Offshore Cafe offers stunning views across the bay. With Bournemouth Pier and the Dorset coastline to one side and fascinating creatures displayed on the other the Offshore Cafe is truly one of a kind. The Offshore Cafe is also avaiable for Corporate Breakfast Functions. The Offshore Cafe and Oceanarium are fully wheelchair accessible.

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

EVENING HIRE OPTIONSExclusive hire of the Oceanarium, Offshore Cafe and beachfront terrace (weather permitting).

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

OFF PEAK PACKAGEDates: 1st November 2012 – 22nd March 2013

1st November 2013 – 28th March 2014

Hours of Hire: 6:30pm – 11:00pm

Hire Price: £600 (+VAT)

PEAK PACKAGEDates: 23rd March 2013 – 31st October 2013

29th March 2014 – 2nd November 2014

Hours of Hire: 7:00pm – 11:30pm (bar closes 11pm)

Hire price: £750 (+VAT)

CAPACITYThe Oceanarium has 10 themed displays across two �oors. The Offshore Cafe is 9.5m x 6m (31ft x 20ft).• Maximum capacity for functions is 200 people. • Theatre style or formal seating can be catered for within the Offshore Cafe for up to 60 people. • For functions with over 60 guests, informal seating within the Offshore Cafe can be provided. • The terrace provides outdoor seating for approximately 40 people.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Offshore Cafe has a Public Entertainment Licence and our team will be happy to advise on space available for live bands, entertainers etc. Alternatively background music can be played in the Offshore Cafe and we welcome organisers to provide their own selection of CDs or an iPod.

Personal DVDs and image slideshows (popular for surprise birthday and anniversary parties) can be shown on our 50” plasma TV screen. It is also the ideal platform for screening company promotional video presentations.

Something a little different... Acoustic music can be played in certain areas around the Oceanarium displays to provide unique entertainment for your guests.

Displays staff can be on hand to answer any questions your guests may have on their underwater journey through the Oceanarium.

If you have any other speci�c requirements we will do our best to advise so please let us know.

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

CATERINGCatering for a minimum of 50 guests is additionally required from one of the following tasty menu options:

BUFFET MENUCost per person - £15.50

A selection of warm bread rollsSucculent slices of hamTender slices of turkey breastKofta sausage with mint & yoghurt dipA selection of quiches (v)A medley of continental cheesesFresh home-made potato saladFresh & crisp mixed leaf saladA range of tasty dips & relishesMini lemon & chocolate cake

FORK MENU – FISH & CHIPSCost per person - £10.00Crispy battered pollockChunky �uffy potato chipsAccompanied with mushy peas and tartar sauce

CANAPE MENUCost per person - £8.50A variety of seasoned chicken skewers Light & �uffy pastry shells with a vegetarian �llingMini bruschettas topped with tomato, mozzarella & basilCrunchy crudités with accompanying dips

Please let us know if there are any special dietary requirements and we will cater for your needs. External catering is not possible.

WINEBy the bottleHouse white £12.99House red £12.99

By the glass (per 18.75cl)House white £3.95House red £3.95

LAGERPer bottle (½ pint) £2.95

CIDERPer bottle (pint) £3.95

SPIRITPimms cocktail (2L jug) £12.99

SOFT DRINKSPer jug (2L)Orange juice £4.99Pepsi, 7-up, Tango £4.99

HOT DRINKSCoffee & Tea from £2.00

Alternatively a paid bar can be in operation throughout the event.

Please let us know if you have any special requests such as cocktails for a Caribbean event, and we will do our best to meet them.

DRINK OPTIONS

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

CORPORATE BREAKFAST FUNCTIONS

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

CORPORATE BREAKFAST FUNCTIONSExclusive hire of the Offshore Cafe and beachfront terrace (weather permitting) during our off peak season only. Theatre style, formal or relaxed informal seating can be catered for up to 60 people.

Dates: 1st November 2013 – 28th March 2014

Hours of Hire: 7.00am – 10:00am

Hire Price: £150 (+VAT)

CATERINGCatering for a minimum of 20 delegates is additionally required from our breakfast menu:

COOKED MENU – FULL ENGLISH BREAKFASTCost per person - £6.95Egg, bacon, sausage, hash browns, beans, tomato, toast and a tall tea or coffee

PAYMENT DETAILS- All prices quoted exclude VAT

- £100 (+VAT) non-refundable deposit for venue hire on con�rmation of booking is required. Bookings must be secured and deposit paid at least 30 days prior to the event.

- 50% non-refundable deposit of total cost for food and drink required at least 14 days prior to the function date.

- The outstanding balance can be paid by card, cheque or cash in advance, or on the night of the function. We can invoice for the outstanding balance after the event but payment must be received within 30 days.

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGWe would appreciate as much notice as possible for bookings. The very latest a booking can be made is 30 days prior to the function date, at which point we will assess each request individually to ensure we are con�dent of delivering our usual level of quality in the time given.

OCEANARIUM & OFFSHORE CAFE PRIVATE HIRE

RIGHT TO REFUSEDue to the nature of our venue we reserve the right to refuse any bookings that may be detrimental to the welfare of our creatures and displays. We are unable to accommodate 18th and 21st birthday parties.

DAMAGESAny damages occurred during the private hire as the result of a function guest are the responsibility of organiser and charges for damages will be made accordingly.

HOW TO BOOKFor all enquiries, to book a viewing of the Oceanarium and Offshore or to make a private hire booking please email info@oceanarium.co.uk or call 01202 311993 ext. 25