The Pioneers Room
The Pioneers Room, Burstows' catering facility, is located on-site but separate from the Chapel and Funeral Home. This facility provides a private venue to meet after the funeral where the atmosphere is friendly and uplifting. The Pioneers Room has been the setting for many gatherings where family and friends have laughed, cried and begun the healing together.
A wide range of menu choices is available and all but the cheesecakes are freshly prepared and baked on-site on the day of your gathering.
Room hire - $130.00
Please note:
- Room hire allows use of the lounge for 90 minutes
- Use of The Pioneers Room after normal business hours will incur an extra fee.
- All prices include GST
- The premises are not licensed to serve alcohol
Catering menu
Selection One
$7.95 per person
Suitable for morning or afternoon tea
(minimum of 30 guests)
- Selection of freshly baked cakes and specialty cheesecake
- Freshly baked scones with jam and cream
- Freshly baked muffins both sweet and savoury
- Fruit platter
- Tea and brewed coffee
- Orange juice
Selection Two
$10.95 per person
(minimum of 30 guests)
- Selection of gourmet sandwiches
- Selection of freshly baked cakes and specialty cheesecake
- Freshly baked scones with jam and cream
- Freshly baked muffins both sweet and savoury
- Fruit platter
- Tea and brewed coffee
- Orange juice
Selection Three
$12.95 per person
(minimum of 30 guests)
- Selection of hot bite size pastries and seafood with dipping sauces
- Selection of gourmet sandwiches
- Selection of freshly baked cakes and specialty cheesecake
- Freshly baked scones with jam and cream
- Freshly baked muffins both sweet and savoury
- Fruit platter
- Tea and brewed coffee
- Orange juice
After hours charges
Monday to Friday before 6.00pm
Room hire only
Monday to Friday after 6.00pm
Room hire plus an additional $295.00
Saturdays
Room hire plus an additional $295.00
Sundays
Room hire plus an additional $295.00
Public Holidays
Room hire plus an additional $295.00
Special menus
With advance notice the menu can be adapted to suit individual needs, for example, gluten or dairy-free servings.
Additional Charges
Where numbers exceed the original order, we can provide bottomless tea, coffee and orange juice for an additional $2.20 per person. Additional hot food can also be arranged to help satisfy extra numbers at a cost of $40.00 per platter. One platter serves approx15 people.
Food handling and health regulations
Health regulations do not allow home made food to be brought to the Pioneers Room or for any food to be taken away.