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As the year draws to a close and the promise of long, sun-soaked days on the Mornington Peninsula returns, there’s no better time to start planning your end of year celebration. Whether you’re gathering colleagues to toast the year’s achievements, organising a festive catch-up with friends, or planning a special family milestone, Montalto offers an unforgettable setting paired with award-winning wines, outstanding seasonal menus, and the warm hospitality we’re known for.
Even better, we’re launching a suite of new group dining experiences for 2025/26, giving you even more ways to savour time together. With bookings now open for The Restaurant, Private Dining Room and The Garden Room available, your perfect date is waiting - if you’re quick!
The final months of the year are among the busiest on the Mornington Peninsula. With long lunches, milestone birthdays, corporate parties and festive season get-togethers filling calendars quickly, locking in your date early is the best way to ensure you secure your preferred space and time.
At Montalto, we’re already seeing strong interest for November and December weekends, especially with our exciting new packages creating a buzz. Whether you envision a long table lunch in The Garden Room overlooking the gardens and vines, an elegant evening in The Restaurant or a beautifully paced event in the Private Dining Room, starting with roaming canapés that lead seamlessly into a seated feast.
This year, we’ve reimagined our group dining offering to include more flexibility, more choice, and more of the exceptional produce and estate wines you’ve come to expect at Montalto. Each experience has been thoughtfully crafted to make your gathering effortlessly memorable.
If your idea of a perfect end of year celebration is guests circulating with a glass of Sparkling Rosé in hand, lively conversation flowing from one small group to the next, then our Contemporary Canapé package is made for you.
Now featuring five smaller roving canapés, three mid-sized selections and two substantial bowls, it’s a generous, beautifully paced way to graze through the afternoon or evening. Think freshly shucked local oysters, delicate tartlets bursting with estate herbs, or slow-cooked beef with housemade relish served in elegant bowls - all designed for easy enjoyment without ever sitting still for long.
Top it off with a sweet finish of petit fours or small-batch Luvlee ice cream, crafted on the Mornington Peninsula with premium local ingredients. The ultimate gathering that balances sophistication with freedom.
For something that blends the convivial spirit of a stand-up function with the indulgence of shared seated mains, Stand & Savour strikes just the right chord.
Your event begins with a tempting antipasto, cheese and charcuterie station, alongside five roving canapés that set the tone for a celebration that feels both abundant and beautifully relaxed. Guests then settle in to enjoy two shared mains and sides, finishing with perfect petit fours served seated or standing - your choice.
Accessibly priced, it’s ideal for milestone birthdays, relaxed weddings or end of year corporate events that want all the hallmarks of restaurant dining without the formality.
For those truly special occasions - or simply because you can - our brand new Meet The Chef experience takes your event to an entirely different level.
Working directly with Head Chef Adam Johnston, you’ll design a completely bespoke menu based on our signature four-course set.
It’s an opportunity to bring your own story and tastes to the table: incorporate premium beef cuts, the freshest local seafood, or even indulge in caviar to mark the moment.
This tailored approach is perfect for intimate weddings, executive gatherings, or any group seeking a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure that becomes part of your shared history.
Montalto’s Garden Room has long been cherished for its versatility and beautiful indoor-outdoor feel. Now, we’re introducing a stand-up format for groups of up to 40 guests, where food stations take centre stage, and guests can wander, nibble, and connect at their own pace.
Imagine abundant grazing platters dressed with the best of the season, glasses of award-winning Chardonnay catching the afternoon light, and laughter echoing through the garden. It’s a beautifully unfussy way to celebrate the close of the year with friends, family or colleagues.
Not every celebration needs a full-scale production. For smaller groups - perhaps a team outing, a hens day, or a long overdue reunion - our Alto space offers tailored experiences that are big on flavour, with breathtaking views.
Start with our Sips & Snacks package which includes a tasting of Montalto’s latest release wines paired with standing fare served from a central food station. Or explore deeper with our Through the Cellar Door experiences, moving from latest release drops to our Estate and rare Museum collections. For something a little playful, add on a gin tasting.
It’s a relaxed yet premium way to turn an ordinary afternoon into something that lingers long after the last glass is poured.
At its heart, a gathering at Montalto is about more than exceptional food and wine (though you’ll find plenty of both). It’s about slowing down, sharing stories, and taking in the stunning natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula with people who matter.
From the moment you enquire, our dedicated events team is by your side, managing everything from customising menus to ensuring glasses stay full and the smallest details are taken care of. It means you can relax and simply enjoy - exactly as it should be.
With so many new ways to celebrate, plus the comfort of knowing our Restaurant and Private Dining Room are already taking bookings, and the Garden Room is ready to lock in too, now is the time to start planning.
Whether it’s a vibrant end of year office party, a milestone birthday dinner, or a relaxed stand-up afternoon overlooking the vines, let us help you create something truly special.
Ready to start planning your end of year celebration? Enquire now and make this season one to remember - the Montalto way.
