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A conference under way in the Conservatory, rows of chairs facing a stage beneath the arched glass roof, morning sun across the room

Corporate · 288 North Terrace, Adelaide

Conferences, meetings and corporate dinners right in the city.

Ayers House is a bluestone mansion on North Terrace with adaptable event spaces and breakout rooms, for ten to two hundred and fifty delegates. Lectern, microphone, PA and wi-fi for your presenter come at no charge.

Full day from $84 per head●10 to 250 delegates● AV at no charge● On the tram line

Day rates

Day rates and catering, per person

The day rates, per person
How long you need the roomPer headWhat’s included
A short meetingThree hours From $34 per head Morning or afternoon tea
A half dayFive hours From $74 per head Morning or afternoon tea, and a working lunch
A full dayEight hours From $84 per head Morning tea, a working lunch and afternoon tea
Drinks and canapes afterwardsOne hour, three canapes From $28 per head One hour of Premium I drinks and three canapes, after any of the above

Tea and coffee are included all day.

RoomsCapacity and layouts for each room
RoomSeatedStanding
The ConservatoryTheatre, classroom, U-shape or boardroom80 to 170250
The BallroomTheatre, classroom, U-shape or boardroom20 to 70100
Henry’s TableCabaret, U-shape or boardroom. The Bridal Suite becomes a private breakout room.30 to 80110
The LibraryBoardroom10 to 22–
The menu  Tea breaks, six working lunch cuisines, breakfast, canapes and the seated dinner list.

One item per break, chosen in advance. An extra choice is $8 per head.

Warm sconesBeerenberg jam and vanilla cream
Carrot and walnut cake
Almond and orange syrup cakeGF
Dark chocolate and pecan brownieGF
Banana and date bread
Apple butterscotch muffinGF
Portuguese tart
Sliced seasonal fruit platterV GF
Lamb and nigella seed sausage rollTomato relish
Vegetarian quicheV
Mini ham and cheese croissantVOA

V vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · VOA vegetarian option available

The drinks  Drinks packages from $42 per head, or a bar account. We tailor the package to your event and include it in your quote.

Priced per person for the length of your event, so the bill does not move on the day.

Premium IThree hours $42, four hours $48, five hours $53.50. Each extra hour $6.
Premium IIThree hours $54, four hours $64, five hours $73.50. Each extra hour $10.
Premium IIIThree hours $67, four hours $78, five hours $88.50. Each extra hour $11.
Spirits, three hours$15 per head, or $20 for the upgraded brands
Cocktails, three hours (alongside a drinks package)Two of your choosing poured continuously, $32 per head, or $45 with the upgraded spirits
Nothing alcoholicFive hours $37 per head, or three hours of mocktails $25
A canape of prosciutto rolled around feta and topped with olive tapenade
Canapes of smoked salmon and caviar on rounds of cucumber, with dill
A conference in the Ballroom, delegates at a U-shaped table with a speaker presenting beneath the chandelier

Breakfasts, dinners and Christmas

More ways to use the rooms

Each price is per person and covers the food and drink for that format.

  • Breakfast From $45 per head
    More detailsStanding and networking at $45, or sat down and plated at $52. Fruit, orange juice, brewed coffee and T Bar teas are included, and the seated breakfast includes a pastry.
  • Awards or gala dinner From $84 per head
    More detailsTwo courses at $84, three at $94, and more choice again above that. Drinks are a separate package from $42 per head, or a bar tab you can cap.
  • Your work Christmas party From $79 per head
    More detailsTwo courses at $79 or three at $89, with the room at no charge, the decorations up and a three hour drinks package from $39 per head. Christmas & Jingle Ball

Networking drinks, product launches and healthcare events all run here too. Tell us what you have in mind and we will price it for you.

AV included

The AV is already in the room

A lectern, a microphone, a PA system and wi-fi for your presenter come with every corporate booking at no charge. Most venues in this city quote them as hire. We would rather you spent the money on lunch.

Included, every time

  • LecternNo charge
  • Microphone, with a second handheld on requestNo charge
  • PA systemNo charge
  • Wi-fi for your presenterNo charge
  • Your own event managerNo charge

If you need more

  • Data projector and screen$100
  • 60 inch LCD screen, each$100
  • Lapel microphone, Ballroom only$200
  • Flip chart, paper and pens$70
  • Staging, from 1m x 2m to 3m x 2m$200 to $350
  • Notepads and pens$6 per head

All of it arranged before the day rather than on it. For anything larger we work with Central Audio Visual and Scene Change, who know the rooms.

Your event manager

We help you build the day

Your event manager helps you plan the program, catering and timings, and is here on the day to look after set-up and any external suppliers.

Before the day

Tell us what you have in mind and we will help you shape it, from the room layout and AV to the catering and run sheet. A deposit secures your date, with the final payment before the event. Purchase orders and tax invoices are routine here.

On the day

Our team sets up the room, looks after your suppliers and keeps the day running to time. Need something at short notice? We can often help with short-lead events too.

The bar lounge, leather Chesterfield sofas on terracotta tiles with the bar and a planted courtyard beyond

Getting everyone here

288 North Terrace, which is the easy part

Half the job of running a conference is the logistics around it, and this address does most of that for you.

  • ✓The tram stops at the front door, free through the city
  • ✓A ten minute walk from most of the CBD
  • ✓Street and station parking in the surrounding blocks
  • ✓A dozen hotels within ten minutes on foot for interstate delegates
  • ✓The Botanic Gardens across the road, for the break nobody expected to enjoy

Before you get in touch

Questions people ask us

What if our delegate numbers change?

Final numbers are confirmed 10 days before your event, and that is the number you pay on. If more delegates register after that, let us know and we can handle last-minute increases.

Can we bring our own AV company, or a speaker with their own kit?

Yes. The lectern, microphone, PA and presenter wi-fi are ours and included, and anything beyond that you can hire from us or bring in. Our preferred AV supplier, Central Audio Visual, knows the rooms and offers discounted rates for events here.

How do payment and invoicing work?

A deposit secures your date, and the final payment is due before your event. One quote covers the room, catering and drinks, and we can add a purchase order number to your tax invoices if your finance team needs one.

Is there wi-fi?

Wi-fi is provided for your presenter. The walls of the house are thick, so the connection is not strong enough for every delegate in any room. If all delegates need to be online, we recommend an external supplier sets this up, and we can point you to one.

Dietaries, accessibility and parking?

Every break and every lunch carries vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options; send the list with your final numbers. The Conservatory, the courtyard and the ground floor are accessible. The tram stops outside, and there is street and station parking nearby, with discounted rates at affiliated hotels for interstate delegates.

Ask about your date

Tell us about your plans, and we will take it from there

Every enquiry goes to one of our event managers, who will check your date and come back to you personally. We would love to hear what you have in mind.

How it works
  1. Tell us a little about it. Your date, roughly how many guests, and what you are celebrating.
  2. We will be in touch by the next business day at the latest, by phone or email, whichever suits you, and often sooner.
  3. Come and see it for yourself. If your date is free, we will invite you in to walk through the rooms. Your date is secured once your deposit is paid.

Would you rather talk it through? Call (08) 8224 0666
or email info@ayershouse.com.au

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