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Functions & Exclusive Hire Melbourne CBD - Indian Catering & Events at Elchi

From the moment your guests arrive at Elchi in Melbourne CBD, they are taken on a sensory journey unlike anything else in the city. Beginning with a warm welcome from our hosts, the scent of Elchi's signature candles, and a custom-curated soundtrack, every detail is considered. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a corporate function, or a special celebration, Elchi offers Melbourne's most unique Indian event experience — in one of the CBD's most spectacular settings.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

Exclusive Venue Hire

Function Venue Melbourne CBD - Exclusive Hire at Elchi

Atithi Devo Bhava — in Sanskrit, a guest is like a God. This philosophy drives every private event at Elchi. Our function venue in Melbourne CBD can be hired exclusively for up to 60 guests, for corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, and special occasions of all kinds. Our dedicated events team handles every detail from start to finish. For group bookings and banquet set menus, see Indian group dining and functions. Enquire: goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au

The Most Beautiful Function Venue in Melbourne CBD

Look at this room. The dramatic gold ceiling lights that have stopped every first-time visitor in their tracks since Elchi opened its gold doors in 2022. The curved natural leather booths — retained from the legendary Press Club era — that make this one of Melbourne CBD's most recognisable heritage venue interiors. The opulent gold, tan, and cream palette. The glass-fronted kitchen where the Curry Queen's team works in full view. Housed inside the grand neoclassical facade of the former Herald and Weekly Times building at 72 Flinders Street, Elchi offers Melbourne CBD's most breathtaking exclusive venue hire — the whole restaurant, yours for the evening. Up to 60 guests. Bespoke Indian menus. Corporate event venue or celebration of a lifetime. Enquire: goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au

Special Occasion Restaurant Melbourne CBD — Anniversary, Birthday & Corporate Dining

Elchi is Melbourne CBD's most celebrated destination for life's most important moments. Whether you are planning an anniversary dinner, birthday celebration, engagement party, farewell dinner, or Christmas party in Melbourne CBD, our team ensures every detail is crafted to perfection. Corporate lunches and executive dinners are equally at home in Elchi's elegant dining room — where exceptional Indian food meets Melbourne's most breathtaking heritage setting. Whatever the occasion, Elchi delivers an experience your guests will talk about long after the evening ends.

Catering

Indian Catering Melbourne -Official Catering Partner of W Melbourne

The Curry Queen comes to you. As the official catering partner of W Melbourne, Elchi brings premium Indian catering to some of the city's most prestigious venues — from Indian wedding catering and corporate catering to private parties and home gatherings. Every off-site event is crafted with bespoke menus by Chef Manpreet Sekhon to the same uncompromising standards as 72 Flinders Street.

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Plan your event with our team

1. Tell us your date, guest numbers and the occasion.
2. We send menus, packages and availability.
3. Confirm — and leave every detail to us.

Pricing, Availability & Celebration Cakes

Guests are welcome to bring their own celebration cake — a $25 cakeage fee applies. Please advise our team in advance. Pricing and menus are seasonal and subject to change. For current packages and availability contact our events team at goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au

Functions & exclusive hire questions

How many guests can Elchi host for an exclusive event?

The whole restaurant can be hired for up to 60 guests, at 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD. Smaller groups can book in the main dining room — email us with your numbers.

Can Elchi open outside its regular hours for a group?

Yes. For groups and exclusive hire, we can open especially for you — including Mondays and lunchtimes Friday to Sunday, when we are usually closed. Email goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au with your date and numbers.

Is Elchi a function venue for Christmas parties?

Yes — see our Christmas parties page. December books out early.

What menus are available for functions?

Our $95 set menu with an optional $70 wine pairing, dishes from the full menu, or a bespoke menu designed with our events team.

Is the food halal?

Our meat, chicken and seafood are halal — see halal fine dining at Elchi.

Can I bring my own cake?

Yes, with $25 cakeage.

Groups of up to 60Hire the whole of Elchi for your celebration. For groups, we can open especially for you, lunch included.

72 Flinders Street · Melbourne CBD

Book exclusive venue hire in Melbourne CBD

Birthdays, engagements, corporate dinners and Christmas functions for up to 60 guests. Enquire now — December fills fast. Lunch Tuesday to Thursday, dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Guests aged 12 and above.