Genuine banquet capacity
Space for up to 300 guests, suited to the larger, multi-generational guest lists common at Chinese wedding banquets.
Chinese weddings in Melbourne's south-east
Chinese Wedding & Reception Venue in Bentleigh East, Melbourne
A pre-styled ballroom for banquet dining, family traditions and a celebration shared across generations.
A banquet, beautifully framed
Made for family, tradition and celebration
Whitestone is a pre-styled ballroom in Melbourne's south-east, built to hold a Chinese wedding banquet the way it's meant to be celebrated — a large, multi-generational guest list, a multi-course seated dinner, and a room that photographs well for a tea ceremony without needing a separate space built for it.
Beneath a permanent silk floral canopy and crystal chandeliers, the room brings a natural elegance to a red-and-gold colour scheme or any palette your family prefers, and our banquet-style table settings suit the shared, multi-course dining a Chinese wedding calls for.
Why Whitestone
Why Whitestone suits your Chinese wedding
A generous ballroom, flexible catering and thoughtful planning create room for every generation and every meaningful moment.
A room that holds its own next to a red-and-gold palette
Our neutral floral and chandelier styling sits underneath your own colours rather than competing with them.
Space for a tea ceremony
The room and our hidden photography spaces give you somewhere fitting to hold and photograph the tea ceremony, separate from the main reception area if you'd like it kept distinct.
Built for banquet-style dining
Round tables, seating for large family groups, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen that can support a multi-course banquet menu.
One event specialist, start to finish
The same person helps you plan the run sheet around your ceremony, tea service and banquet timing.
What's included in your venue hire
Signature styling, flexible spaces and a dedicated specialist — ready for you to make entirely your own.
- Exclusive use of our ballroom, styled floor-to-ceiling with a permanent silk floral canopy and crystal chandeliers
- Our moody, New York–style bar area, framed with cascading florals
- Gold Tiffany chairs, with your choice of round or rectangular tables and black or white linen
- A fully equipped commercial kitchen, available for your own caterer or one from our trusted network
- In-house surround sound speakers, up-lighting and a microphone
- Access to our hidden photography spaces, including the upstairs room with its floral backdrop, for tea ceremony and portrait photos
- A dedicated Whitestone event specialist to help plan every detail
- Ample guest parking directly opposite the venue
Catering, beverages & personal touches
Banquet dining, your way
We don't operate an in-house kitchen for events, so your banquet menu isn't dictated by us — bring in a caterer who specialises in Chinese banquet dining, or ask us for a recommendation from our curated guide of trusted caterers.
Round tables and flexible seating suit the shared-dish format of a banquet, and our beverage packages cover both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, with BYO arrangements also available.
Loved by Melbourne couples
Whitestone has hosted hundreds of celebrations across Melbourne's south-east, backed by a 4.7 average from 140+ Google reviews.
“The venue is just magical, from the front lobby to the bridal suite. Not to mention the absolutely stunning ballroom, it truly is one of a kind venue space. We received so many compliments from our guests. The staff were always friendly and accommodating to our requests, leading up to the event and on the day.”SHAHEEZA H. - a Whitestone bride
The investment
Venue hire from$4,800
Venue hire starts from $4,800 (Monday–Thursday) and $6,600 (Friday–Sunday), plus your choice of beverage package — pricing varies by day, date and beverage selection, and excludes GST.
Visit our Investment page for the full breakdown of packages, beverage options and add-ons.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can we hold a tea ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Our hidden photography spaces give you a suitable, separate area for a tea ceremony, and your event specialist can help plan the timing around your reception.
Is the room big enough for a large, multi-generational guest list?
Yes — the venue holds up to 300 guests, and our round-table layout suits large family groupings.
Can we bring our own caterer for a Chinese banquet menu?
Yes. We don't run an in-house kitchen, so you're free to use your own caterer, or we can recommend one from our trusted network.
Can we style the room in red and gold?
Yes — our floral and chandelier styling is neutral, so it sits underneath whatever colour palette you bring in.
Your Chinese wedding starts here
Let's celebrate together
Ready to start planning your Chinese wedding banquet? Get in touch and our team will be back to you within 24–48 hours, or explore our packages and pricing to see what's included.