Chez Dre
285/287 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
Andrea Reiss – the eponymous 'Dre' – began her love affair with pastry long before opening Chez Dre in 2011. Having spent years working in renowned Melbourne restaurants and in Michelin-starred groups and in five-star hotels, she arrived back in Melbourne well-qualified to be serving up some of Melbourne's best sweet treats. So obviously Chez Dre is a popular South Melbourne spot during the day for a pastry and a coffee with friends and family, or for brunch in the delightfully dog-friendly courtyard. When one takes a closer look at the interior however, it'll come as no surprise that Chez Dre makes for a stylish and unique function space. The converted South Melbourne warehouse keeps its rustic, industrial aesthetic and combines it with art deco touches; marble-topped tables and green button-tufted banquettes. Think kaleidoscopic motifs over a polished concrete floor and bespoke ironwork. Chez Dré offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated environment for events, catering for small and intimate receptions to larger wedding parties and launch parties. The team aims to take the stress out of planning and offer a full range of services.
Chez Dre Function Rooms

Entire Venue
This space can accommodate 200 people cocktail function and 120 people seated, from the intimate banquette seating to large communal tables, Chez Dré offers a different experience to everyone including child-friendly high chairs & a dog-fri...

Indoor
This space in the venue holds up to 100 people standing cocktail style set-up and 80 people seated it complements its rustic, industrial aesthetic with an eclectic mix of marble-topped tables, upcycled/reclaimed timber & green button-tufted...

Outdoor
This outdoor space in the venue can accommodate 50 people cocktail function style set-up. From a warehouse converted café & bakery, a bustling hub of French-inspired sweet & savory delights, serving all-day brunch, delicious take away meals...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Chez Dre?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Chez Dre?
The following types of events can be held at Chez Dre:
- Networking Event
- Gala Dinner
- Function
- Engagement Party
- End of Financial Year Party
- Corporate Function
- Conference
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Awards Dinner
- AGM
- 50th Birthday Party
- Product Launch
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- Seminar
- Corporate Offsite
- Christening
- Meeting
- 18th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Chez Dré is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Chez Dre is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Chez Dre is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Chez Dre?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Chez Dre:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Chez Dre?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Chez Dre and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Chez Dré to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Chez Dré to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Chez Dré if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.