Zest Boathouse at the Spit Mosman Corporate Functions & Events
Zest Boathouse at the Spit is a popular, stylish corporate function venue on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, specifically, the opulent suburb of Mosman.
Situated within the Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club, this beautiful event venue offers a rustic but luxurious indoor area, and relaxed, outdoor terrace overlooking Sandy Bay.
Together, they make an unbeatable location for client or board meetings, gala dinners, conferences, team events and other corporate functions.
A part of the Zest Waterfront Venues chain, this modern event venue, as the name suggests, is situated by the water, and offers stunning views of Clontarf Beach, Clontarf Marina and Sandy Bay. Clients can soak up the sea views on the extensive outdoor deck; this alfresco area is perfect for a relaxed meeting or after-work drinks.
Depending on the event you’re planning, you might prefer a setting that’s a little more traditional, which is where the large dining area comes in. This space is decorated with warm timber and imported stone, and can accommodate up to 450 clients cocktail style — which is ideal if you choose the ‘Roving Degustation’ style menu.
If you’re after a more formal event, you might want to try one of Zest Boathouse’s other catering packages — one of which includes a delicious, sit-down, three-course meal. Whatever your decision, each canapé, main and dessert will be made by an award-winning catering team, so you know your clients or team members will be receiving the best corporate meals on offer. However, if you’re game, you’re always welcome to step in the kitchen yourselves.
Zest Boathouse offers a unique ‘Chef’s Challenge’ cooking experience, which will teach you and your guests to make a range of cuisines – it’s a great ice-breaker for social clubs, Christmas parties and team building exercises.
Whatever corporate function you’re planning, Zest Boathouse at the Spit is an impressive, centrally-located venue, boasting excellent in-house A/V equipment, superior customer service and a sleek, scenic function space that your guests will rave about.
Zest Boathouse at the Spit Mosman Corporate Function & Event Highlights:
- Rustic function space can accommodate up to 450 guests cocktail style
- Extensive, stylish alfresco area offers beautiful views over Sandy Bay
- Flexible catering packages available
- 20 minutes away from Sydney’s central business district
- Unique ‘Chef’s Challenge’ cooking experience
- Dedicated event manager to assist with the planning process
Capacity
Up to
400
Theatre 
Up to
260
Classroom 
Up to
60
U-Shaped 
Up to
40
Boardroom 
Up to
240
Cabaret 
Up to
300
Dining 
Up to
280
Dinner & Dance 
Up to
400
Standing Facilities
In-house Catering & External Catering Optional
Cocktail
Food Stations
Kosher Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
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Exclusive Venue Hire
Zest Boathouse at the Spit’s function area is rustic, elegant and slightly exotic, with imported stone with gold-leaf painted ceilings and warm timber walls decorating the interior. This stylish space is a mix of luxury and frivolity, offering a formal indoor area for events and a relaxed, elevated, outdoor terrace overlooking Sandy Bay — it’s a perfect place for afternoon drinks. The exclusive hire is also referred to as Room 6.
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Room 1, 2 & 3
Rooms 1-3 offer different configurations of the venue for smaller groups, especially useful for corporate and social events.
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Room 4 & 5
Rooms 4 and 5 are set to accommodate larger events utilising the terrace but without the bistro space accessible.
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Zest Boathouse at the Spit’s function area is rustic, elegant and slightly exotic, with imported stone with gold-leaf painted ceilings and warm timber walls decorating the interior. This stylish space is a mix of luxury and frivolity, offering a formal indoor area for events and a relaxed, elevated, outdoor terrace overlooking Sandy Bay — it’s a perfect place for afternoon drinks. The exclusive hire is also referred to as Room 6.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 180 - 280Standing: 180 - 440
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
Rooms 1-3 offer different configurations of the venue for smaller groups, especially useful for corporate and social events.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 120Classroom: 0 - 80
U-Shaped: 0 - 30
Boardroom: 0 - 40
Cabaret: 0 - 60
Dining: 0 - 100
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 100
Standing: 0 - 120
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
Rooms 4 and 5 are set to accommodate larger events utilising the terrace but without the bistro space accessible.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 300Classroom: 0 - 130
U-Shaped: 0 - 60
Boardroom: 0 - 40
Cabaret: 0 - 120
Dining: 0 - 230
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 190
Standing: 0 - 400
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Stage
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Pearl Bay Reserve
- Chinamans Beach
- Bradleys Head Lookout
- Spit West Reserve
- Spit Bridge
- Freeston Hall
- Parriwi Lighthouse
Hotels nearby:
- The Albert Hotel
- St. Valentine’s Apartments
- Park Regis Concierge Apartments
- Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific
Venue Testimonials
Absolutely exceptional! We couldn’t be happier with both the process and the final outcome. Everything was seamless, from start to finish. This was particularly evident when we had to move our wedding date due to Covid-19. Importantly, Maree did an outstanding job with communicating with us and acting professionally throughout the entire process! Maree acted promptly and was a pleasure to work with. Overall, our guests had a great time and enjoyed the wonderful food and beverages. Thank you!
Tinashe W
Absolutely amazing venue for our wedding. Maree was great leading up to the wedding. Sean was lovely - making sure we were well fed and everything was running smoothly on the night. Food was amazing, venue looked spectacular with our minimal adornments. Food stations superb. Wish friends would have their wedding here so we can enjoy more of the food. Loved it.
Alison W
The team at Zest were delightful to work with - the in-house decorations and mood lighting package (all inclusive!) were absolutely gorgeous and made it so much easier not having to hire a separate decorator for the venue! The food was excellent and the service on the night was warm and attentive to everyone, with plentiful drinks and canapés flowing through during entree/dessert canapés. Special thank you to everyone at the team for making our day just the way we had imagined it to be!
Letisia S
Frequently Asked Questions
Zest Boathouse at the Spit can host up to 280 seated guests with a dancefloor, or up to 450 guests cocktail style. If your event is intimate, operable walls can be adjusted to create a smaller room size.
Yes. Zest Boathouse can accommodate a range of corporate functions, including gala dinners, presentations, conferences, client meetings and product launches. The function space can accommodate up to 450 guests cocktail style, with the venue able to be configured to accommodate different floor plans, including theatre and classroom style.
There are a range of event catering packages to choose from, and a unique ‘Chef’s Challenge’ cooking experience for team building exercises and ice-breaker events.
There are a plentiful amount of luxury apartments in the area, but if you wish to stay at a formal accommodation provider there are some luxurious, elegant options nearby, too. Options include:
- Park Regis Concierge Apartments in Cremorne
- Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific
- The Sebel Manly
- Q Station Manly
- Quest Manly
- Rydges North Sydney
- North Sydney Harbour View Hotel
- McLaren Hotel
- Meriton Serviced Apartments North Sydney
The food is exceptional at Zest Boathouse, with the venue’s catering team having been awarded ‘Caterer of the Year’ by the Restaurant and Catering Association two years in a row.
The event catering menu is diverse and eclectic, with every item made with fresh, locally-sourced produce. Mains range from wild barramundi fillet with kaffir lime to grain fed Riverina lamb rack with crisp polenta cake, while their dessert and beverage range is just as extensive.
With executive chef Christopher Dobbie at the helm, and impressive menus with interactive and memorable spins, you can expect beautifully-presented, delectable fare at any Boathouse at the Spit event.
In the immediate area is Spit West Reserve, a tranquil park with manicured lawns and gardens, picnic tables, and a playground.
Nearby tourist attractions include Pearl Bay Reserve, Chinamans Beach, and Bradleys Head Lookout. The suburb of Mosman is also a popular destination in itself, filled with charming cafes and restaurants.
Further afield, but still situated in Mosman, is Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. This world-class zoo has a focus on conservation, and is filled with an abundance of species, including lions, meerkats and gorillas.
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