Events at Forum Melbourne

Host your next event at one of Melbourne’s most unique and iconic venues.

The Forum Melbourne has undergone a meticulous restoration and extensive refurbishment over the last 12 months creating an incredible and versatile state-of-the-art event space perfect for cocktail events from 400 - 1500 and dinners from 250 - 520.

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Forum I

Melbourne's most exciting CBD event space.

Stunning architecture, a mesmerising proscenium and one of Melbourne's most famous stages, Forum I benefits from a large unobstructed floor space with adjustable flooring at the rear.

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Mezzanine & Foyer

Now that's what we call an entrance.

With a striking 1920's mosaic floor and magnificent original marble staircases, this space benefits from high ceilings and natural light during the day and a view of Federation Square at night. Split over two levels, it is suitable for up to 300 guests for pre or post cocktail receptions and pre dinner drinks or VIP area.

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Marriner Group Catering

With the re-imagining of one of Melbourne’s most iconic and unique venues, the Marriner Group Catering team decided the only way forward would be to offer something truly outside the norm.

We’re a bunch of dedicated chefs, we love food and want to match it to your event with a menu specifically designed for you and your clients. We’ll take the time to meet with you and discuss your requirements, then develop a menu that will exceed any expectations.

Melbourne is the food capital of Australia, we embrace it and your guests deserve it.

Make an Enquiry Tailor your menu

Dark chocolate mousse with salted caramel and chocolate petals - Award Winning event catering at Forum Melbourne — Dark chocolate mousse with salted caramel and chocolate petals

Tailor Your Menu

The Forum Melbourne now comes complete with a new commercial kitchen. Our catering approach allows you to tailor a menu together with our Executive Chef, David Ricardo to the specific needs of your event.

We believe that event style dining should echo the same level of passion and quality that Melbourne has come to expect from its restaurants.

Tell us about your requirements Meet our chef

Seared scallops with sweet corn, fennel crisps and chorizo crumb, smoked serrano salt - Award Winning event catering at Forum Melbourne — Seared scallops with sweet corn, fennel crisps and chorizo crumb, smoked serrano salt

Caviar burgers with truffled egg, crème fraiche and chives.

Sher wagyu beef brisket sliders with chipotle sauce and pickled slaw.

Sher wagyu beef bresaola with golden beets and balsamic infused beetroot gel, baby cresses and fresh horseradish.

Tuna tartare with dashi jelly, puffed black rice and avocado and wasabi mayo.

Seared scallops with sweet corn, fennel crisps and chorizo crumb, smoked serrano salt.

Twice cooked Korean pork belly with pickled radish and apple salad, kimchi puree and ssamjang sauce.

House cured ocean trout with torn radicchio with witlof, blood orange, za’atar spiced grissini stick and sumac and pomengranate dressing.

Dark chocolate mousse with salted caramel and chocolate petals.

Rose water crème catalana with compressed strawberries and candied pistachios.

Meet Our Executive Chef

David Ricardo - the award-winning chef being Forum Melbourne's world-class event catering team

David Ricardo comes to Marriner Group with over 18 years’ experience and off an impressive stint with The Lucas Group in both Melbourne and Hong Kong. Having worked at restaurants such as Chin Chin and Pearl, he has been awarded two chef’s hats by The Age Good Food Guide Awards.

David and his team specialise in providing a unique dining experience and surpassing clients’ expectations. With a strong focus on style and quality, we promise a gastronomic sensory experience using modern techniques and contemporary styles, placing a particular emphasis on sustainable, locally sourced and seasonal produce.

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Twice cooked Korean pork belly with pickled radish and apple salad, kimchi puree and ssamjang sauce - Award Winning event catering at Forum Melbourne — Twice cooked Korean pork belly with pickled radish and apple salad, kimchi puree and ssamjang sauce.

Event Management

Our dedicated Events team offers years of experience in Event Management and Operations and will ensure your event is managed with expertise, energy and attention to detail. Our team can work with you to customise your event and ensure we tailor it to your requirements.

Forum Melbourne's Audio Visual (AV) and Production services

AV & Production

Our AV and Production Department can arrange for all your technical needs. With the capability and experience from working at a world class concert venue, nobody knows the venue like we do so it makes sense that we are able to provide you with the very best expertise in the most cost efficient manner.

154 Flinders St
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Corporate Events
(03) 9299 9860 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5:30pm)
[email protected]

Function & event enquiries

We look forward to hearing from you. To enquire about holding your event at Forum Melbourne, please complete the Enquiry Form below and a member of our Events Team will be in touch with you.

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Award-winning Catering

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Event Management

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