Functions

Fredricksis one of Essendon’s most favoured private function venues, with an excellent reputation for our attentive service, great food and ambience. 

We Specialise in:

  • Conferences & Meetings
  • Birthday’s & Anniversary celebrations
  • Engagements & Weddings
  • Sporting Presentation Nights
  • Christmas Parties
  • Christenings
  • Wakes

We offer:

  • Fully Licensed
  • In house Dj
  • 1 am Licence
  • Cocktail slushy machine available
  • Cheap bar prices
  • Amazing unlimited food

We also offer the use of our Plasma TV to display your photos during your function. You can connect directly from your laptop or to our DVD player.

Take the hassle out of your next big celebration. Contact our Functions Manager now to discuss your entertaining requirements and be guaranteed of a great night out! Please read through a selection of testimonials from satisfied clients who have experienced what we offer.

It’s no wonder Fredricks is one of Essendon’s most favoured function venues!

Please click on the link below to see an example of a 60th Birthday party held @ Fredricks.

Example of 60th Birthday party @ Fredricks

For meetings & conferences of all sizes, Fredricks is the ideal choice. With an abundance of natural light, there is ample room for meal breaks, private discussion or break out areas. Evening events are also available with our new soundproof dividing wall. Clients are now able to conduct a seminar or dinner meeting in the privacy of this area. Please ask for further details by submitting your enquiry via our online enquiry form.

Your food & beverage requirements are fully covered, with business breakfasts, light working lunches, morning & afternoon teas and either a la carte or set menu dining in the evenings.

Discounted accommodation is available for your delegates at our affiliated motel, Best Western Alexander Motor Inn. Please read through a selection of testimonials from satisfied clients who have experienced what we offer.

It’s no wonder Fredricks is one of Essendon’s most favoured function venues.

  2011 /2012 Finger Food Function Menu

Menu A

  Home made sausage rolls

 Mini Spring Rolls

 Dim Sims with Dipping Sauces

 Marinated Flame Grilled Meatballs

 Spicy Parmesan & Herb Potato Wedges

  $16.00 per person

 

Menu B

 Please select 5 items from Menu A or B

 Assorted Finger Sandwiches

 Assorted Mini Pizzas

 Thai Chicken Balls served with Sweet Chilli Sauce

 Assorted Mini Quiches

 Aussie Party Pies

  $18.00 per person

 

Menu C

 Please select 5 items from Menu A, B or C

 Bruschetta

 Coconut prawns

 Fish Goujons

 Calamari fritti 

 Italian Pork Cocktail Sausage 

 Mini Risotto balls

 $20.00 per person

  

Menu D

 Please select 5 items from Menu A, B, C or D

 Romana Scollops

 Chicken yakatori sticks

 Lamb kofta with roasted garlic & lemon yoghurt

 Mini roasted capsicum & goats feta tartlets

 Cucumber cups with thai beef salad

 Grilled prawns with tequila mayonnaise

 Stuffed mushrooms (v)

 Basil & smoked trout crostini

 Roast beef on croutes

 $22.00 per person

 

For 6 items add $1.50, 7 items add $3.00 or 8 items $4.50

 

 

Testimonials

“Hello Anita, We would like to express our appreciation for your incredible service, professionalism and kindness on our special day. You truly made our special night one we will never forget. You were so professional, kind and helpful the whole way through the planning process, it really made my job as bride so much easier. Nothing was ever too much trouble and all my (numerous) questions were always answered promptly. We are receiving all comments from our guests on the quality of the venue, the food, as well as your professionalism and great service from you and your staff. Also, a very big thank you for sorting out our hotel accommodation and making it less stressful for us it all worked out in the end. We could not thank you enough. “
Rebecca & Luke Biles.
Wedding, June 2010

“I just want to say a huge thank you for a fantastic night. Your service from start to finish was very professional and it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you. Your staff, the service and food were all great. Thank you also for helping me co-ordinate the night in a very short timeframe. Everyone loved the venue and the beautiful atmosphere is brought. We will definitely come back!”
Mary S.
Nov 2009

“Thank you for making our Engagement such a memorable occasion. The professionalism of you and your staff was exemplary and we will be highly recommending your venue to others…The venue was beautifully presented and we were very grateful for the effort your staff put in to setting it up for us. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the food and the music.”
E Munday
Oct 2009

“We were extremely happy. The service was excellent and attentive. The food was delicious and the room beautifully set up. It most definitely looked better than we envisaged and knew then that the night would be perfect. “
L&M Sinopoli
Anniversary Dinner, May 2009

“Thank you thank you thank you for making our wedding such a fantastic occasion. We had such a wonderful time, the venue was just perfect, the food sensational and your personal service was out of this world! Please also pass on our thanks to all of your staff for their great work. All of our friends and family commented on what a fantastic time they had and how much they enjoyed their accommodation too. Thanks again, we will be recommending Fredricks to anyone who needs a function venue”
E&L Ryan
Wedding, May 2009

“Thanks so much to you and your staff for such a great night. We had a ball!”
B. Richards
60th Birthday, 2008

“Anita was excellent and has a way with people that makes you feel special. The bar staff were lovely and prompt in their service. I will highly recommend Fredricks to all my friends for any function. I think you’ve got it right!”
M. Meiers
40th Birthday, May 2008

“The whole process from start to finish was excellent. The feedback from all of our family and friends was that the function room, you and your staff was fantastic. Hope our paths cross again sometime – we will be recommending you to anyone we know!”
G&S Tilton
Wedding Party, April 2008

“We were very pleased– it was an excellent night out without a complaint. Thank you for everything.”
M Hogan.
50th Birthday, 2008

“Many thanks to all of you for making our 50th Wedding Anniversary such a wonderfully happy event. Anita’s lovely smile combined with her excellent running of proceedings was much appreciated. To all of you, our sincere thanks.”
Rick & Shirley L.
50th Wedding Anniversary, Sept 06

“From the moment I first spoke with Anita about my 21st birthday, we were certain Fredricks was to host it. Anita was extremely helpful and very professional in providing my parents and me with adequate details about every aspect of hosting and organising my party. You all deserve a big pat on the back for helping me and my family & friends enjoy such a wonderful and successful night.”
Amanda S.
21st Birthday, Nov 06

“A huge thank you for making our Engagement Party run so smoothly. We had a fantastic night as did all of our guests. In fact most people commented on how you were everywhere – handing out food, picking up empties etc etc! All agreed that you and your staff did a fantastic job. It meant a great deal to Mick and I and we truly had a wonderful night.”
Mick & Sarah
Engagement (finger food) Party, Dec 06