Engagement parties
The first celebration of the wedding season, without the wedding budget.
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Spaces perfect for your engagement party
Hand-picked for the size and feel of a typical engagement party. Every space includes tables, chairs, cleaning and an event contact on the day.
Our pick for engagement partyAlfresco 1 (Riverside)
Best for: sunset drinks, 100
Our pick for engagement partyThe Farmhouse
Best for: exclusive Farmhouse, 100
Our pick for engagement partyThe Pavilion
Best for: seated dinner, 200

The John Farragher Woolshed
180 seated, 200 standing

The Alfresco
150 seated, 200 standing

The Stables
50 seated, 75 standing

The Shearing Shed
50 seated, 75 standing

The Wool Room
50 seated, 75 standing

Alfresco 2 (Orchard)
75 seated, 100 standing

The Cosy Corner
75 seated, 100 standing

The VIP Suite
8 seated, 8 standing

Semi-Private Rooms
12 seated, 12 standing
No space fits that number exactly. Tell us your guest count below and the events team will suggest the best fit.
Check your date with the events team
- A dedicated event manager from day one
- Licensed bar in every space. No outside alcohol.
I recently held a bridal shower here and it was absolutely perfect! The staff were so welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the atmosphere was lovely, the perfect setting for such a special celebration.
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Tell us the date and numbers for your engagement party. Replies within 1 business day, no deposit to enquire.
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Good to know
Engagement PartyFAQs
The questions we get asked most about hosting engagement parties at The Orchard.
Can we do a seated engagement dinner?
Yes. The Pavilion seats up to 180 for a plated or shared-table dinner; the Alfresco 1 (riverside) seats 100.
What does an engagement party cost?
We tailor every quote to your guest count, menu and date rather than publish set prices. Send an enquiry and you’ll have a personalised quote within one business day.
Can we book the wedding here too?
Yes, and many couples do. Ask about holding a wedding date when you confirm the engagement party.
Is there a place for a speech and a first dance?
PA and microphone in every space; a dance floor and stage in The Woolshed and Taproom.
Why The Orchard
Celebrate your engagement partyat The Orchard
Engagement parties at The Orchard are either a riverside cocktail hour that becomes a long dinner, or a seated shared feast under the Pavilion roof. Freddy’s kitchen does the food the wine, and the Nepean does the photos.
Couples who go on to marry with us often hold the engagement on the Alfresco 1 (riverside) and the reception in The Woolshed, so the two families already know the venue. Ask about pairing the two bookings.
Engagement Party at The Orchard





