Choose your celebration
Three ways to do it well.
No matter the size of your group, there's a way to bring everyone together at Meantime The Entrance — every plate, every paddle, every detail, all 100% gluten free and coeliac safe.
From an intimate afternoon with your favourite people to taking over the whole venue — every option is 100% gluten free, every guest is looked after, every detail is shaped around you.
No matter the size of your group, there's a way to bring everyone together at Meantime The Entrance — every plate, every paddle, every detail, all 100% gluten free and coeliac safe.
You don't need fifty people to celebrate properly. You need the ten you actually love. Paddles & Pals is built for that — the milestone birthday, the hens lunch, the engagement, the "we deserve this" afternoon.
Paddles land on arrival. Canapés follow. The best table in the house is yours for the afternoon. Every plate is 100% gluten free, so the friend who never eats out can eat anything on the menu.
No rush. No production. Just your favourite people at the coast on a long, generous afternoon.
No complicated menu planning required. Everything is designed for groups, and 100% gluten free. One platter feeds four to six guests — tell us your numbers and we'll suggest exactly what you need.
We also offer custom menus including canapé and shared-style options — perfect for Paddles & Pals afternoons.
Set a fixed amount — we'll track it and let you know when you're close.
Guests order and pay at the bar. Full menu available throughout your event.
Pre-arranged packages for your group. Talk to us about options when you enquire.
Kids are welcome but do not count toward minimum guest numbers.
Every dish, every plate, every menu. No "gluten free options" — just food. Coeliac guests eat anything without asking.
On The Entrance Road, walking distance from the water. Drive down from Newcastle or Sydney, stay the afternoon.
Ruby looks after every Paddles & Pals enquiry personally. A real conversation about your day, not a generic form.
Our cocktail tasting paddle — four cocktails, beautifully served. The moment everyone photographs and remembers.
Tell us your preferred date, guest numbers, and the occasion. Whether you're sure of the option you want or not — both are fine.
We'll get back to you to confirm availability, walk through the option that fits your group, and answer any questions.
Show up, settle in, and enjoy. We handle everything else from here.
The service was fantastic and the cocktails were great. Not a worry in the world being at a dedicated GF facility.
Whatever the size or style of your group — there's a way to make it happen at The Entrance.
Dates fill fast — especially Fridays and Saturdays. Most bookings are secured 4–8 weeks in advance.
