It is fair to say that the function center is not as successful as the club would of liked. That is not to say that it can't be turned around and become a success in 2016. The main feedback is that the food quality has room for improvement. The venue itself is great, comfortably holds over 100 people, plenty of parking, good views (city, of the ground etc)good facilities so the venue itself is not a problem.
Id be interested in eating at one of the opposition home grounds function centers and see how it compares. Digs how much does North Ballarat charge for their president luncheons ? Might have a meal when we play there next year.
Perhaps more advertising is required or maybe their rates are not competitive enough. Sorry if any Port supporters find this post negative, its not meant to be - its observation not port bashing.
It is fair to say that the function center is not as successful as the club would of liked. That is not to say that it can't be turned around and become a success in 2016. The main feedback is that the food quality has room for improvement. The venue itself is great, comfortably holds over 100 people, plenty of parking, good views (city, of the ground etc)good facilities so the venue itself is not a problem.
Id be interested in eating at one of the opposition home grounds function centers and see how it compares. Digs how much does North Ballarat charge for their president luncheons ? Might have a meal when we play there next year.
Perhaps more advertising is required or maybe their rates are not competitive enough. Sorry if any Port supporters find this post negative, its not meant to be - its observation not port bashing.
Mega,
I don't think you can compare Port's facility to the Roosters which operates 7 days a week from 9.30am to midnight & is run as a bistros & bars as wellas the poker machines & bingo centre.
Function centres are hard work & certainly not a lot of profit in them especially in the country. Where as Crown Casino can charge $200.00 a up here people wont pay $50.00.
The Roosters built a 400 seat function centre 10 years ago which hosted every big function in the area however after 12 months we made no money so it was successfully transformed into the Bingo centre & saved us $100 grand in rent to the Ballarat City council. So what I am saying is that I think you have to have some other sort of side revenue raising activity to keep the centre running as a profit making concern.
The Port centre is a beautifully designed building but I'm not sure about the city views from where it is positioned & the fact that is in an industrial area side street wouldn't be known to many people.
Food is the most important factor because if you get a bad name because of poor quality food you're dead in the water. I guess that it would be very difficult to compete in the metro area especially the Port area.
I think Port & the other stakeholders should look at how some other VFL clubs like Box Hill, Williamstown, Werribee & Sandringham etc utilise their social clubs & function centres.
The cost to attend the Chairman's luncheon is approximately $30.00 for a 2 course meal & prices are negotiable depending on the numbers.
Digs the big problem that ports social function faces is if it tried to open on a daily basis their would be too much competition in the area. And not just plain old competition but some very strong competition. In the past I have seen businesses fail around here due to mediocrity. Its set in the middle of Bay St, docklands and the casino, very difficult areas to compete against if people were looking for a drink or meal.
What they need is to increase non pokey revenue as pokies are on the way out.
30 bucks for a two course meal is good value. Ours are 60 however that included drinks alcoholic and non alcoholic for the entirety of the function.
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It is fair to say that the function center is not as successful as the club would of liked. That is not to say that it can't be turned around and become a success in 2016. The main feedback is that the food quality has room for improvement. The venue itself is great, comfortably holds over 100 people, plenty of parking, good views (city, of the ground etc)good facilities so the venue itself is not a problem.
Id be interested in eating at one of the opposition home grounds function centers and see how it compares. Digs how much does North Ballarat charge for their president luncheons ? Might have a meal when we play there next year.
Perhaps more advertising is required or maybe their rates are not competitive enough. Sorry if any Port supporters find this post negative, its not meant to be - its observation not port bashing.
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Mega,
I don't think you can compare Port's facility to the Roosters which operates 7 days a week from 9.30am to midnight & is run as a bistros & bars as wellas the poker machines & bingo centre.
Function centres are hard work & certainly not a lot of profit in them especially in the country. Where as Crown Casino can charge $200.00 a up here people wont pay $50.00.
The Roosters built a 400 seat function centre 10 years ago which hosted every big function in the area however after 12 months we made no money so it was successfully transformed into the Bingo centre & saved us $100 grand in rent to the Ballarat City council. So what I am saying is that I think you have to have some other sort of side revenue raising activity to keep the centre running as a profit making concern.
The Port centre is a beautifully designed building but I'm not sure about the city views from where it is positioned & the fact that is in an industrial area side street wouldn't be known to many people.
Food is the most important factor because if you get a bad name because of poor quality food you're dead in the water. I guess that it would be very difficult to compete in the metro area especially the Port area.
I think Port & the other stakeholders should look at how some other VFL clubs like Box Hill, Williamstown, Werribee & Sandringham etc utilise their social clubs & function centres.
The cost to attend the Chairman's luncheon is approximately $30.00 for a 2 course meal & prices are negotiable depending on the numbers.
You're all more than welcome to come & check out the Seaview Williamstown Events Centre http://www.seaviewwilliamstown.com.au/
sandy by the bay is by far the best venue around the bay!!!!!!
Digs the big problem that
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Digs the big problem that ports social function faces is if it tried to open on a daily basis their would be too much competition in the area. And not just plain old competition but some very strong competition. In the past I have seen businesses fail around here due to mediocrity. Its set in the middle of Bay St, docklands and the casino, very difficult areas to compete against if people were looking for a drink or meal.
What they need is to increase non pokey revenue as pokies are on the way out.
30 bucks for a two course meal is good value. Ours are 60 however that included drinks alcoholic and non alcoholic for the entirety of the function.