Life’s important moments should be celebrated, and the glittering Pacific isn’t a bad backdrop for your next event.
You might be planning your own sun-drenched wedding reception, complete with a marina drop-off for yourself and your guests. Or, maybe it’s a high-stakes corporate retreat. Perhaps even an intimate family milestone.
Whatever your vision for your event, Bravo – Cracker Bay’s flagship restaurant – is the place to bring it to life. Now, planning an event in a world-class hospitality precinct does take an eye for detail, but that’s why we’re here to help. Here is how to plan an event and take your unforgettable experience from vision to reality, one step at a time.
Event planning in NZ starts with the perfect location.
At Cracker Bay, we have designed every inch of our venue to make the most of the location. While Bravo offers full waterfront venue hire, we’re also excited to supply a variety of smaller function spaces within the restaurant to accommodate more intimate events.
Picking the right backdrop is all about aligning your vision to your surroundings. Sounds a bit complicated, but really, it can be as simple as identifying a seating capacity and following your gut.
Here’s a quick look at what’s available at Bravo:
- The Marina-Side Deck: Ideal for cocktail parties where you want your guests to feel the sea breeze, and an excellent spot to cap off a day on the water.
- The Garden: A relaxed, outdoor setting perfect for post-boating drinks or casual corporate mixers.
- The Function Room: A dedicated space that provides privacy without losing that iconic Bravo atmosphere. If you’re planning a corporate presentation or retreat, the function room is a wonderful choice.
Of course, you also have access to the entire venue if you are planning a larger event, such as a wedding reception or a large corporate end-of-year function.
Curate a world-class menu.
The hallmark of an incredible event, apart from the company, of course, is the food. When you host at Bravo, you are treating your guests to the very best in Auckland waterfront dining. Our chefs specialise in transforming local seafood and other ingredients into dishes that feature bold, modern flavours (as well as some familiar favourites).
As part of your planning process, you can work with our team to secure the ideal catering package. Whether you’re after a fully-catered three-course meal, ad-hoc ordering, or a selection of canapes for your reception, we at Cracker Bay are more than happy to help.
Plan your arrival!
Few people talk about how to plan an event on the marina, but one of the most unique aspects of hosting in such a unique setting is the arrival. Cracker Bay is a premier hospitality precinct right on Auckland’s waterfront promenade, which means you and your guests are free to arrive by land or by sea.
For a truly “Auckland” experience they’ll remember for a lifetime, your guests can step off a boat and onto the Cracker Bay Marina, which is minutes away from Bravo’s doors. Be sure to enquire about reserving a berth for the duration of your event.
If your guests are arriving at their own time, Cracker Bay is mere minutes from major public transport hubs and offers onsite parking, as well as several large CBD parking buildings within easy walking distance.
Finalise the details.
Once you’ve ticked off all the baseline requirements for event planning in NZ, all that remains is to settle the details. Your space and your menu are secured, but there are plenty of extras that can turn a great event into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Cracker Bay team can assist with optional add-ons, including on-site entertainment, floral arrangements to match the setting, and audiovisual setups for corporate speakers.
In short, planning an event at Auckland’s Bravo is a breeze. Simply share your vision to get started, and you’ll be hosting at the water’s edge in no time.
Ready to begin?
From the first toast to the last call, let the team at Bravo help you create a perfect moment.
