This is a list of recommended suppliers:
TRANSPORT
Portarlington Beach Motel – Charter bus coach service 11 / 24 seater. Also self drive 12 seater (standard license) and 25 seater (light rigid or above).
Abda Bus services and hire. – Charter bus coach service, 12, 24, 53 and 57 seater. Also self drive 12 seater (standard license) and 25 seater (light rigid or above). An example of prices: 20 people for 7 hours $580 so $29pp. 20 people for 4 hours $480 so $24pp.
CATERING
Baked By Us – cupcakes for your next party or event. A truly inspiring company combining baking and supporting young people who have a disability.
JR’s Coffee Lounge – located nearby and can deliver, offering lots of options for your event. Text Mary to order and for more info 0409332002.
Steam Packet Foods – Amazing food packages, can also be delivered for $15 to Drysdale or pick up (please note there is also one called ‘Steam Pocket’ in Geelong so don’t pick up from the wrong location!)
Sorrento Catering – a bespoke catering company offering the finest corporate and event catering services.
Sugar Springs – Personalised Sugar Cookies – Order via Instagram page: SugarSprings_ or Facebook page.
PARTY SUPPLIES
Balloons /facepainting: Ali from Bellarine Party Shop can create them and deliver to the studio.
Geelong Party Supplies – Party Supplies, Catering Supplies, Costumes & Balloons
Bell Tent Massage – book a bell tent to be at your next event offering massages to your guests.
Wineries, breweries, distilleries within a 10 minute drive, great to visit after one of the social ceramics classes:
Brewicolo – craft brewery in Ocean Grove.
Merne at Lighthouse – a unique shared dining experience, there is also accomodation at this venue, four bedrooms sleeps 9 people.
Jack Rabbit vineyard – with sweeping views of the bay offering House of Jack rabbit cafe and Jack Rabbit Restaurant fine dine. Set menus also available.
The Whiskery – the cellar door for the Bellarine Distillery, a rustic and inviting space to have a gin tasting or cocktail along with pizzas and cheese platters.
Bennetts on Bellarine – a rustic and relaxed vibe great for groups serving pizzas and cheese platters and degustation tasting boards.
The Bungalow Restaurant – a cafe situated in Drysdale
Lethbridge on the Bellarine – produce natural, savory wines that focus on balance and texture.
Terindah Estate – with vistas across the bay offering ‘the shed’ with floor to ceiling glass walls and ‘the deck’ to have a wine and share a French inspired plate. Also offering glamping with 15 luxury bell tents.
Bellarine Estate – with Texas BBQ. And platters available in the cellar door and alfresco area.
For Hen parties / Brides:
Wedding Venues:
Harvester Moon – Stunning views, an enchanting garden and inviting farmhouse.
Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm – Tuckerberry Hill offers a blank rustic canvas for the creative wedding planner. Also spray free pick your own blueberries and strawberries, cafe and provedore and produce market and barn.
Rusty Gate Weddings – Set on an olive grove with amazing vistas across the bay.
Merne at Lighthouse – a unique shared dining experience, there is also accomodation at this venue, four bedrooms sleeps 9 people.
Baie Wines – A waterfront view of the bay for ceremonies and receptions. Receptions can be held in the winery shed or a marquee.
360Q in Queenscliff – Stunning views across the Queenscliff harbour with an observation tower and tailored menu.
Wedding dress Boutique – Embrace Bridal Boutique
LOCAL PRODUCERS – the Bellarine Peninsula is the fastest growing produce region in Victoria
Bellarine Smokehouse – boutique award winning smoked fish and pate.
Little Wings Bakery – in Drysdale family run making the highest quality sourdough bread and pastries.
Becks Honey – Drysdale, produce local honey from the Bellarine and source popular high quality honeys from beekeepers around Victoria and Tasmania.
Lard Ass Butter – handcrafted cultured butter.
Manzanillo Grove – Local produced olive oil and accomodation.
Little Mussel Cafe – fresh seafood from the cafe or shop
Accomodation on the Bellarine
Big 4 Queenscliff – Perfectly positioned across the road from the beach, at the entrance to the twin towns of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula
Big 4 Bellarine – close to Drysdale and Ocean Grove
Suma Park – great value accomodation for large groups wanting their own space with a beautiful outlook.
323 on Jetty – motel with access to an outside fire, swimming pool and spa with friendly hosts.
Oakdene Vineyards – 1920’s farmhouse B&B next to Mr Grubbs restaurant and new wine bar. Also produce and selling lighthouse olive oil.
Basic accomodation for up to 30 people – Bellarine Lodge
Drysdale House bed & breakfast – a historic house perfectly set up for guests with the original house providing accommodation for guests enabling them their own entrance and space.
McGlashan’s Winery – luxury Eco Villas, that are spacious, light filled and overlooking the vines near to their cellar door.
The Oxley Estate Portarlington – friendly, stylish, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and the opportunity to get up close and feed some of the livestock on the property.
Manzanillo Grove – Local produced olive oil and accomodation.
Big 4 Queenscliff Beacon – villas, cabins, beach house, and apartments.
Accomodation in Geelong
R Hotel Geelong – R Hotel, hotel and serviced apartments, an easy walk to Eastern Beach, Westfield Shopping Centre, Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Geelong’s waterfront restaurants.
We’ve been mentioned by Vogue Ballroom, Vines of the Yarra Valley & Brighton Savoy as one of Melbourne’s best Hens party ideas.
This is the current events calendar of all upcoming events at Hazy Tales. You can also book in a private event for a minimum of 6 people on any day and time available. Or if you only have 4 I can create a date and list it for others to book as well.
As mentioned above you can book your private class for a minimum of 6; why not make it a combination of adults and kids. We also hold kids classes every school holidays that parents can also book a spot on. For upcoming ones for the next holidays please visit the events page here.
We offer Clay and Cocktails by candlelight, this is a fun and fabulous mixture of creativity, socialising and laughs. We also offer intimate masterclass events connecting gin, whisky, craft, beer and wine lovers to the makers behind your favourite produce.
