Sfera's Park Suites and Convention Centre is excited to announce the relaunch of its 1877 Restaurant as the new 1877 Pasta and Wine Bar, offering a new unique dining experience and atmosphere. The remodelled restaurant will also be fitted out with a new antipasto bar, encouraging locals to stop in for a drink and a light meal to share after a hard days work. It is also perfect for any events being held at the venue that would like to finish up the day with some post-function drinks and nibbles. 

Not only can guests stop in and have a casual drink and a 'spuntino' (Italian snack) or antipasti at the bar they can sit down and enjoy one of our exquisite home-made pastas or main courses in the restaurant - this all before they have experienced one of our amazing desserts.

Cities like Milan have had a recent renaissance of Spuntino bars and with our head chef originating from Northern Italy, we promise a true, modern Italian authentic dining experience.

Table bookings for the restaurant or the private dining room are still available as well as any large group bookings and offers an alfresco area with a fresh outdoor dining experience. Check out the new menu below.

JOIN US FOR THE 1877 HAPPY HOUR... 5-6pm every Tuesday to Friday for Half Price Beer, Wine and Spuntino.

Now Open Tuesday – Friday 5:00 pm till late and Saturday 4:00 pm till late.

For bookings please call: 08 8397 8677.

Laura & Beau, 6th April 2013

The wedding ceremony and reception of Laura & Beau, held at Sfera's Park Suites & Convention Centre on 6th April 2013, has to be one of our all time favourites. The day was gorgeous, the bride beautiful, the groom handsome and the wedding very elegant.

 

Laura & Beau's day started with their ceremony held in the Atrium at Sfera's Park Suites & Convention Centre.

 

 

 The ceremony was followed by photos with the bride, groom and bridal party in Civic Park, Modbury. As you can see, there are lots of great photo opportunities without the need to travel!

 

 

 

 

 

 They continued their photos inside, with the must-have photo on the grand staircase.

 

 

 

Photos were followed by their reception, held in the Starlight Grand Ballroom at Sfera's Park Suites & Convention Centre. The room looked gorgeous, a timeless white theme with a touch of pink in the flowers.

 

 

 

 

Then the moment everyone was waiting for, the introduction of and toast to the newly wed couple!

 

 

 

But our favourite photo, was this great moment captured during their first dance as husband and wife!

 

 

 

Laura & Beau, we were delighted to help create the wedding of your dreams and it was a pleasure to be involved in your special day. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

 

 

 

Mother's Day 2013

We had another successful Mother’s Day event this year; 1877 Restaurant was packed out again with families enjoying a delicious 3 course meal and soaking up the atmosphere of the heritage listed restaurant. Guests also enjoyed the option of brunch or lunch in our beautiful Starlight Ballroom with views overlooking Civic Park.

Adelaide’s BEST Christmas Show Line Up Starts Next Week!

'Tis the season to be jolly and for most a Christmas show is a celebration of all the hard work you put in during the year. This year the way to experience a Christmas party with a difference is in one of Sfera’s Park Suites & Convention Centre’s five spectacular Christmas shows.

 

The first show is ‘You Should Be Dancing’ featuring ‘Jungle Jooce’ and hits from Abba, Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Kiss and more from the 70’s & 80’s.

 

The second Show is ‘Nothing But a Good Time’ featuring ‘Hollywood Hangover’ and music from Bon Jovi, Poison, Gun’s N Roses, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith and more from the 80’s.

 

The third  Show is ‘My Generation’ featuring ’Mr. Buzzy’ and hits from Black Eyes Peas, Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, The Beatles and much more from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today.

 

The fourth show is ‘Dance Till You Drop’ featuring ‘The Shizzle & Angles LIVE’ and songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today.

 

The fifth show is ‘The Oz Rock Show’ featuring ‘Oz Rock’ and music from Cold Chisel, INXS, Easybeats, Crowded House and more.

 

It’s a time for celebrating the end of a year with great food and wine amongst work colleagues, friends and families. A mouth watering 3 course menu and a 5 hour beverage package, as well as a newly upgraded spectacular venue will have guests talking for months.

 

BOOK NOW! Only limited dates left.

Shows start next week - Friday 30th November!

 

 

Sfera's raises $3600 for Camp Quality

Sfera's Park Suies & Convention Centre have raised $3600 by hosting their annual charity Melbourne Cup Event. According to the team at Camp Quality the money raised will be enough to send 6 sick children on a 5 day camp!

Thanks go everyone who attended, the Sfera's team, Camp Quality team and Westfield Tea Tree Plaza for their support of this worthwhile event.

We look forward to raising even more money next year.



http://www.campquality.org.au/

Winemaker’s Dinners at Sfera's

We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Annie’s Lane, Fox Creek and Yalumba winemaker’s dinners already this year, with the three nights being an outstanding success. Our regular patrons have booked in early for the upcoming ‘A Night with Penfolds’ on Friday 23^rd November hosted by wine maker Jamie Sach and Sfera’s General Manager Michael Sfera.

Each night has been filled with interesting and entertaining discussions between the wine maker and diners over a six course degustation menu with matching wines. ‘A Night with Penfolds’ at Sfera’s will be taken to the next level featuring seven courses and seven wines as well as the chance to be in the running to win a bottle of Penfolds Grange!

This exclusive event has only a limited number of seats available so the event sells fast. Get in quick to avoid missing out. Click here for more information.

 

Michael Sfera's Top 10 Wedding Planning Tips

1. Select your theme and book your venue and ceremony destination first.

 

2. Use a comprehensive checklist and create an inspiration book.

 

3. Create a point of difference (I call it "Theatre") something that defines your wedding as unique. This could be a dramatic entrance, unique transport, photo booth, fireworks, lanterns, unique food experience or venue setting.

 

4. Select reliable and trustworthy wedding suppliers, where possible get personal endorsements or ask to see their past client endorsements when you are meeting with them. Where possible always aim to get a minimum of three quotes for services, always keep an eye on hidden costs, and compare ‘apples for apples’. Aim to get written supplier agreements or contracts for all services.

 

5. If possible with your theme, organise everything close by or in the same location. Our venue for example offers ceremony, photo opportunities in nearby parklands, ballrooms for your reception and accommodation, all in the one location saving you large wedding car transport fees.

 

6. Economies of Scale. Understand your bargaining position; weddings with large numbers (over 250 people) are not as commonplace as smaller receptions and very lucrative for venues, caterers, florists, décor providers and so on. You should be able to negotiate discounts or complimentary upgrades. Are you organising two events at the same place? Is one of your relatives also interested in booking the same florist or the same photographer? This is a dream come true for a supplier; one sale equals two weddings and the chance of more.

 7. Use facebook to create your own personalised wedding page, if you are having an overseas wedding you could even stream your wedding ceremony live.

8. Use venues or caterers that specialise in weddings where possible rather than venues or restaurants that rarely do weddings. Significant expertise in process and management of wedding receptions is invaluable to ensure your wedding runs smoothly.

9. Hold a Friday or Winter Wedding and have the wedding of your dreams for approximately 15% off across the board. All services need turnover in the off peak seasons so approach all of the wedding services with discounts or special deals in mind. What’s great about this is that it’s not just the venue, nearly all services can provide discounts and sometimes winter can produce some great weather.

 

10. Do your research, generally speaking the information, advice and help you are looking for is so readily available online or in wedding planning books. Don’t be afraid to ask questions of your suppliers and for their advice.

 

 

Michael Sfera's latest book "Easy Weddings & Engagements" is out now!

Get your copy for more great advice and wedding tips (www.easyparties.com.au).