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IMPORTANT ADELAIDE FUNCTION VENUE
UPDATED 15TH March 2021
We all know last year was a difficult time for venues and customers with restrictions and requirements changing so frequently. However, we are all grateful now to be back operating as close to normal
(“Covid normal”) as possible. And hey, dancing’s back so there’s a win! We know it can be confusing with all the changes so we thought we would make it easy and provide an update on where things stand
currently for private functions and venues in Adelaide.For a quick reference of all current public activity restrictions, here’s a link to the complete public activities table provided by the government.
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN A LICENSED VENUE IN ADELAIDE
200 People, maximum
1 Person per 2 square metres
Dancing is permitted
Standing consumption of food and beverage is permitted
No communal food or beverage areas and no shared utensils (see below for further details regarding food service)
Contact tracing is required and Covid Marshal is required
Private functions include weddings, funerals, parties or any other function which is by invite only that is held at licensed premises. The function must be in a designated area which has no public access and where possible separate bathroom facilities from the rest of the venue. Guests must use their best
endeavours to remain segregated from other patrons at the premises. Food and beverages must have no shared utensils but can be consumed while standing.
Dancing is also permitted.
GENERAL TRADE FOR RESTAURANTS, PUBS, BARS AND VENUES
No limit on capacity (except based on square meter size of venue)
1 Person per 2 square meters
Standing consumption of food and beverage is permitted
Can sit at the bar if no food is being prepared
Dancing is permitted
No communal food or beverage areas and no shared utensils
Must have a Covid-Safe Plan, Contact tracing is required and Covid Marshal is required
There are strict still rules regarding the service of cocktail style finger food and shared platters/grazing tables. Here’s what the Government Document says:d platters/grazing tables. Here’s what the Government Document says: FAQ Government doc (Step-3 05.08.2020 LINK HERE)
FAQ’S
CAN I OPEN THE BUFFET / SALAD BAR?
No. Communal food service areas are not permitted to be opened, including buffet and salad bars. This includes both self-service and/or staff serving food.
Can I serve share plates (e.g. tapas, pizza, bread) at tables?
You can serve share plates to a table if it is to be shared amongst people who are seated as part of the same group.
Can I serve platters/boards?
As above, you can serve shared platters/boards to a table if it is to be shared amongst people who are seated as part of the same group. For example, you cannot have a platter available for all guests
attending an event, but you can have a platter available for people seated at a table together that are part of the same group.
Can I hold a cocktail function?
Yes you can hold a cocktail style function, however, the way food is served cannot be as large platters available to all guests or platters of food handed around by staff. This is considered similar to providing communal food from a service area. Cocktail style food can be served to a table if it is to be shared amongst people who are seated as part of the same group.
(It can also be served individually plated. Which means individually plated finger food items can be handed to guests who are standing. They cannot help themselves to a platter of finger food options, the staff need to hand the plate to the customer)
Are the rules different for private functions?
No, the above rules apply for private functions at licensed premises or other public venues
(e.g. weddings, funerals, birthdays, other ceremonies).