A Welcoming Venue for Vietnamese Tết Banquets & Community Galas
Vietnamese community organisations may celebrate Tết and other milestones through banquet dining, cultural performance, speeches, awards, music and community recognition.
Grand Palace Function Centre offers adaptable halls for Vietnamese New Year banquets, charity dinners, association events and cultural galas.
Golden Hall up to 400 guests · Diamond Hall up to 200 guests · Flexible banquet, stage and dance-floor layouts
Vietnamese banquets and community events
Vietnamese community events may include Tết banquets, fundraising dinners, alumni functions, cultural performances, awards and business-community gatherings.
Grand Palace is an indoor function venue. It is not a venue for outdoor festival markets, fireworks or large public street-festival activities.
Common event formats:
- •Tết banquet
- •Charity gala dinner
- •Vietnamese association dinner
- •Alumni gathering
- •Business-community gala
- •Cultural performance night
Organisers should discuss guest registration, stage performances, speeches, awards, sound, decorations and entertainment requirements before the event.
How Vietnamese community events may be structured
Programs vary between associations, alumni groups and community organisations. The venue layout can be discussed around your planned format.
Community Banquet
Round-table banquet dining for Tết celebrations, association dinners and community groups.
Charity Gala
Fundraising gala dinners with speeches, auctions and community recognition.
Cultural Performance
Stage-based programs featuring music, dance and cultural entertainment alongside dining.
Awards and Recognition
Community awards evenings with presentations, speeches and formal dining.
Alumni Gathering
Alumni dinners and reunions bringing former students and community members together.
Business-Community Gala
Networking dinners bringing business groups and community organisations together.
Planning the venue layout
A well-planned layout can make the experience comfortable for guests, performers and organisers.
Guest Arrival
Consider guest registration, ticket checking, sponsor displays and gathering space.
Stage and Performances
Plan space for speeches, awards, musicians, dancers, cultural performances or an MC.
Banquet Seating
Arrange tables according to attendance, service format, stage sightlines and family or community requirements.
Dance Floor
Allow suitable space where dancing or live entertainment forms part of the program.
Photography and Video
Plan positions for photographers, videographers and group photographs without blocking guest movement.
Event Schedule
Coordinate performances, speeches, dining, awards and entertainment within a practical event timeline.
The final layout depends on the selected hall, guest numbers, catering, stage, dance floor and other event requirements.
Golden Hall and Diamond Hall
The most suitable hall depends on guest numbers and the space required for tables, the stage, performers, catering and dancing.
Golden Hall
Up to 400 guestsGolden Hall may suit larger cultural galas, community dinners, stage programs, live entertainment and events requiring a larger dance-floor or performance area.
- ✓Larger event space
- ✓Elevated stage
- ✓Spacious dance floor
- ✓Flexible table layouts
- ✓AV options
- ✓Suitable for larger programs
Diamond Hall
Up to 200 guestsDiamond Hall may suit smaller community dinners, association events, cultural programs and more intimate celebrations.
- ✓More intimate atmosphere
- ✓Flexible seating
- ✓Stage and dance-floor options
- ✓AV options
- ✓Dedicated bar area
- ✓Private entrance
Final capacity depends on seating, stage, buffet, dance floor, technical equipment and other event requirements.
Catering for your community event
Food is often central to cultural and community gatherings.
Grand Palace offers Nepali, Indian, Bengali and vegetarian banquet-menu options. Organisers may discuss available menus, dietary requirements and meal service with the Grand Palace events team.
Additional cultural menu requirements may be discussed with the events team, subject to kitchen capability and the event agreement.
External catering may be considered subject to venue approval, conditions and applicable fees.
Planning your Vietnamese community event at Grand Palace
Discussing your community event
Community organisations, associations, families and event organisers are welcome to contact Grand Palace to discuss expected attendance, venue layout, catering, stage requirements and the planned event program.
Grand Palace Function Centre
12/219 Parramatta Road, Auburn NSW 2144
0428 171 139·bookings@grandpalace.com.au