Is Peter Rowland the exclusive caterer for The Centre Ivanhoe, and can menus support large guest numbers?

Yes, Peter Rowland is the exclusive catering and hospitality partner for The Centre Ivanhoe. Our culinary team specialises in premium, high-volume epicurean execution, delivering exquisite multi-course sit-down banquets, interactive food stations, and elegant roaming cocktail menus. All seasonal packages can be fully customized to cater to strict dietary requirements.

The Centre Ivanhoe

A timeless Art Deco venue in Melbourne’s north-east, The Centre Ivanhoe is designed for unforgettable weddings, galas and corporate events. Heritage charm, grand spaces and exceptional catering come together to create truly memorable occasions.

275 Upper Heidelberg Road,
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

Up to 800 guests

About the Venue

Timeless Glamour.
Unforgettable Events.

A Versatile Art Deco Gem, Brimming With Timeless Glamour.

Located in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, The Centre Ivanhoe is one of Melbourne’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture spaces brimming with timeless glamour, making it one of Victoria’s most unique heritage listed venues. Built in 1937, the venue can accommodate a variety of events with its brilliant feature lighting, dramatic stages and large parquetry dance floors.

The Great Hall accommodates up to 800 with a flexible floorspace and stage and is able to host expansive dinner parties, conferences, school formals and everything in between. As well as this gorgeous hero space, The Centre Ivanhoe also hosts a myriad of smaller spaces throughout the premises suitable for a wide range of intimate soirees.

What makes Peter Rowland menu special

Our menus at The Centre Ivanhoe honor the dramatic glamour of the venue’s historic Art Deco heritage. From grand milestone galas requiring high-volume, multi-course epicurean precision inside the Great Hall to sophisticated cocktail celebrations demanding bespoke mixology setups, Peter Rowland delivers tailored culinary designs that elevate landmark regional celebrations into an exquisite culinary art form.

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The Details

Everything you need to know

Features

Capacity

Great Hall

Standing
Up to 800
guests

Seated
Up to 500
guests

Streeton Room

Standing
Up to 300
guests

Seated
Up to 220
guests

McCubbin Room

Standing
Up to 200
guests

Seated
Up to 110
guests

Condor Room

Standing
Up to 100
guests

Seated
Up to 70
guests

Withers Room

Standing
Up to 80
guests

Seated
Up to 50
guests

Accessibility

Transport & Parking

Situated at 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, The Centre Ivanhoe is located less than 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. The venue provides excellent accessibility for all guests, offering complimentary on-site parking spaces alongside convenient public transport links, with the Ivanhoe railway station situated a short 450-metre walk away. Fully equipped with comprehensive wheelchair-accessible entry pathways and lift access, it is one of the most practical large capacity function rooms Melbourne features for seamless, large-scale arrivals.

Parking

Public Transport

Ivanhoe Station
450m

Bus
Route 546

Location

FAQ

What types of grand events and functions can be hosted at The Centre Ivanhoe?

The Centre Ivanhoe is exceptionally equipped to host large-scale functions, including grand ballroom weddings, corporate conferences, product launches, academic graduation ceremonies, prestigious awards galas, and school formals. Peter Rowland provides comprehensive, award-winning event production, sophisticated styling, and premium high-volume catering across the entire historic precinct.

Is there complimentary parking and public transport access at The Centre Ivanhoe?

Yes. The Centre Ivanhoe provides extensive complimentary on-site parking for event delegates and guests, alongside accessible parking spaces. Located in the leafy suburb of Ivanhoe, the venue is highly connected via public transport, sitting just a short 450-metre walk from the Ivanhoe railway station, supplemented by direct local bus routes.

How many historic spaces are available for hire at The Centre Ivanhoe, and what are their capacities?

The Centre Ivanhoe features five distinct heritage-listed spaces managed exclusively by Peter Rowland: The Great Hall (seating up to 550 or 800 cocktail), The Streeton Room (seating up to 220 or 300 cocktail), The McCubbin Room (seating up to 110 or 200 cocktail), The Conder Room (seating up to 70 or 100 cocktail), and The Withers Room (seating up to 50 or 80 cocktail).

Does The Centre Ivanhoe provide full staging and audio-visual (AV) infrastructure for conferences and performances?

Absolutely. While the venue showcases world-class, authentic 1930s architecture, all rooms are fully modernised with advanced event tech. Features include dramatic built-in presentation stages, high-speed Wi-Fi, professional sound networks, customisable feature lighting systems, and high-definition projectors with retractable screens overseen by our technical team.