Christmas at Bar Franco · Christchurch

Your work Christmas party, sorted

End-of-year celebrations, team dinners and client do's in the heart of the city — generous Italian food, free-flowing spritzes and a room that does the work for you. Up to 240 guests across two levels, with no venue hire fee.

Why Franco for Christmas

The easiest "yes" on your December list

Booking the work do shouldn't be the hardest part of your year. Take over a level or the whole building, and our team handles the food, the drinks and the flow of the night — you just turn up and enjoy it.

Right in the CBD at The Crossing, so everyone can get there, carry on after, and get home easily.

A long candlelit table set for a Christmas work party at Bar Franco, Christchurch
240
Guests across both levels
2
Festive levels to hire
$0
Venue hire fee

Made for

Every kind of end-of-year do

01

Work Christmas Parties

Stand-up cocktail functions or seated long-table dinners — from a tight-knit team to the whole company.

02

Team & Department Dinners

Smaller group bookings with a festive set menu and the good seats by the open kitchen.

03

Client & Corporate

Impress clients with central, polished Italian hospitality and a drinks list led by the Negroni.

04

Friends & Festive Catch-ups

Get the crew together before everyone scatters for the summer — spritzes and shared plates all round.

Guests dressed up and celebrating at a Christmas event at Bar Franco, Christchurch

Festive feasting

Italian, with a December twist

Shared antipasti, fresh pasta and generous mains built for a table in full swing — paired with spritzes, Negronis and a tidy wine list. We tailor a festive set menu to your group, dietaries and budget.

See our menus

Good to know

Christmas function FAQs

How early should we book our work Christmas party?

As early as you can — prime December Friday and Saturday dates book out first, often months ahead. Midweek December dates are great value and easier to grab. Enquire now to lock in your preferred date.

How many people can you host?

Up to 240 across both levels — around 165 seated, or the whole venue for a standing cocktail function. Single-level and smaller group bookings are very welcome too.

Is there a venue hire fee?

No venue hire fee. We work to a food and beverage minimum spend instead, tailored to your group, date and space.

Can you cater dietaries?

Absolutely — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies are no problem. Just let us know when you confirm numbers.

Enquire

Lock in your Christmas date

Tell us your date, headcount and the kind of night you're after — our events team will tailor a festive package and get straight back to you.

Or email anamaria@barfranco.nz · 021 083 75416