Do you offer set menus for corporate groups?

Yes — shared Italian set menus from $80 per person, canapé and grazing options for standing functions, and a drinks list led by the Negroni. We tailor the menu to your group, budget and dietaries.

Where is Bar Franco and is it easy for staff and clients to get to?

We're in The Crossing at 166 Cashel Street, right in the Christchurch CBD — next to H&M, with The Crossing car park and central bus and tram routes close by. Easy to reach, easy to carry on afterwards.

Corporate Function Venue Christchurch | No Hire Fee

Q: How many guests can Bar Franco host for a corporate event?

Up to 240 guests across two levels for a standing function, or around 165 seated. A single level suits team dinners and client evenings; take both for the whole company.

Q: Is there a venue hire fee for corporate functions?

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

Why Franco for business

Impressive without trying too hard

Some venues feel like a conference room with catering. Franco feels like the best night out your company has had — an open kitchen rolling fresh pasta, Negronis stirred to order, and generous shared tables that get people talking.

Right in the CBD at The Crossing, so everyone can get there easily — and carry on afterwards. You bring the people; we carry the night.

Seamless table service at a corporate function at Bar Franco, Christchurch

240

Guests across both levels

165

Seated across two levels

Venue hire fee

Formats

Every kind of work occasion

Client & Business Dinners

A long table, a shared Italian menu and polished service — hospitality that does the talking for you.

Team Dinners & Celebrations

Milestones, farewells and wins worth marking — the good seats by the open kitchen.

End-of-Year & Christmas Parties

Seated dinners or stand-up cocktail parties for the whole company — December dates book out first.

Cocktail Functions & Launches

Stand-up events around the Negroni Bar — spritzes by the tray and roving plates.

A long candlelit table set for a corporate dinner at Bar Franco, Christchurch

Food & drink

Menus built for a table in full swing

Shared Italian set menus from $80 per person, canapés from $9 and grazing tables from $40 per person — paired with spritzes, Negronis and a tidy wine list. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies are no problem.

Speeches, presentations or something particular in mind? Tell us what you need and we'll make it work.

See our menus

Good to know

Corporate event FAQs

How many guests can you host?

Up to 240 across both levels standing, or around 165 seated. A single level suits team dinners and client evenings; take both for the whole company.

Is there a venue hire fee?

No venue hire fee — we work to a food and beverage minimum spend instead, tailored to your event, date and space.

Do you offer set menus and dietary options?

Yes — shared set menus from $80 per person, canapé and grazing options for standing events, and full dietary coverage. See our menus.

How easy is it for staff and clients to get there?

Very — we're in The Crossing at 166 Cashel Street, in the middle of the CBD, next to H&M. The Crossing car park is in the same block and central bus and tram stops are minutes away.

How far ahead should we book?

For December and Friday nights, as early as you can — Christmas dates go first. Midweek dates are often available at shorter notice.

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Let's plan your event

Send us your date, headcount and the kind of night you have in mind — Ana-Maria will come back to you with availability and a tailored proposal.

Start an enquiry Email anamaria@barfranco.nz

Prefer to talk? Call 021 083 75416