The Kettle Black Melbourne

Events at The Kettle Black start from 1800.00.

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.

The best way to find out if The Kettle Black 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.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Kettle Black:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Kettle Black 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 The Kettle Black 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 The Kettle Black 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 The Kettle Black if you book via us.

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.

The following types of events can be held at The Kettle Black:
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Workshop
- Wedding
- 21st Birthday Party
- Awards Dinner
- 40th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Bat Mitzvah
- Baby shower
- Bridal shower
- Ceremony
- Training
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- Private Dining
- Meeting
- 18th Birthday Party

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Kettle Black is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

Wondering what's on the menu at The Kettle Black? They offer a range of delicious food and beverage options, both for private and corporate events. One of Melbourne’s most sophisticated cafe restaurant hybrids. The refined seasonal menu offers a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes that will satisfy all taste buds.

Try dishes like:

-Seasonal Avocado lime & crème fraiche, pomegranate, red mizuna, poached egg, pickled shallots, mixed seed tuile, sourdough

-Blueberry & Ricotta Hot cakes with seasonal berries, maple, whipped cream, seeds, and grains

-Sicillian-style chilli scrambled eggs with salami spread, stracciatella, caper, sorrel, paprika chilli oil and royal blue potato chips

-Brisket Benedict poached eggs, slow-cooked bulgogi glazed beef, pickled oriental mushroom, smoked soy hollandaise, toasted milk bread, spring onion

With every detail carefully considered, from expertly brewed specialty coffee to using only the finest local produce, The Kettle Black offers an unparalleled dining experience. The Kettle Black offers takeout. 

You may view the full menu here.

It is located at 50 Albert Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia.

It can accommodate various events from intimate gatherings of 40 to extravagant festivities of 150.

Yes, The Kettle Black has an outdoor seating area that can be booked for your event. Please check with the VenueNow team for availability.