SOUTH WHARF FUNCTIONS & EVENTS
Step off the river & into the heart of Thailand. BangPop brings the colour, energy & bold flavours of Bangkok's hawker markets to functions in South Wharf.
Explore our function spaces, group dining menus, stand-up event options & beverage packages, then tell our events team what you're planning.
CHOOSE YOUR SPACE
BangPop can host everything from smaller riverside celebrations to full venue events. Compare the spaces below, then tell our events team which option feels right for your occasion.
Maximum capacities are shown. Final numbers depend on your layout & event requirements.
The heart of BangPop, suited to larger cocktail functions, seated celebrations & energetic social events.
An open-air space beside the river for cocktail events, seated celebrations & relaxed riverside gatherings. Retractable awnings & heaters in winter help keep the terrace pleasant in most weather.
A dedicated indoor event area that keeps BangPop's colour & energy while giving your group its own space.
A smaller open-air option for intimate cocktail events or seated occasions beside the river. Retractable awnings & heaters in winter help keep the terrace pleasant in most weather.
Combine the indoor space & terrace for a dedicated event area that moves easily between inside & out.
Bring every BangPop space together for large celebrations, corporate events, launches & full venue takeovers.
SPACE GALLERY
Browse the main Restaurant from different angles. Final layouts depend on your event requirements.
SPACE GALLERY
Browse the Riverside Terrace from different angles. Final layouts depend on your event requirements.
SPACE GALLERY
Browse TukTuk Nook Inside from different angles and event setups. Final layouts depend on your event requirements.
SPACE GALLERY
Browse the TukTuk Nook Terrace from different angles and event setups. Final layouts depend on your event requirements.
VENUE LAYOUT
On smaller screens, scroll across the plan to view the detail. Final layouts depend on your event requirements.
STAND UP EVENTS
Start w/ our set canapé selection, create a bespoke combination or add substantial hand-held dishes & interactive food stations to keep your event moving.
Browse the package overview, then open any section to see the complete food selection.
READY-MADE SELECTION
BUILD YOUR PACKAGE
ADD SOMETHING BIGGER
LIVE EVENT FOOD
A complete BangPop canapé selection for cocktail-style events.
Available as an addition to the set or bespoke canapé packages.
Bring the theatre of a Thai hawker market to your event. Stations can be positioned around the venue or terrace, combined together or added to a canapé package. Our events & kitchen teams will tailor the final selection to your event.
Two Thai favourites cooked to order, w/ the option for guests to choose their ingredients.
A bespoke seafood barbecue that can feature coconut prawns, snapper, calamari or Tasmanian rock lobster (m).
Char-grilled marinated skewers w/ dipping sauces, plus optional rice & green papaya salad.
A build-your-own Thai salad experience w/ colourful toppings & options such as pork belly, prawns or tofu.
Classic Thai curries served w/ jasmine rice, fresh garnishes & optional buttered roti.
Rather download a PDF to print or share? Download the stand-up pack
GROUP DINING MENUS
Thai food is designed to be shared. We’ve built these group menus around the dishes we love, bringing everyone together at the table while creating a smooth, seamless dining experience for larger groups. Menus start from $39.9pp.
Choose one menu for the table, served across a series of shared courses.
Prefer individual meals? Ask about arranging guest selections before your event.
CHOOSE A STARTING POINT
Open any menu below to browse every dish, description & dietary marker. Our events team can help match a menu to your guest mix & dietary requirements.
DINING TOGETHER
Vegan & vegetarian guests can be catered for. Each menu includes a “How we handle dietaries” guide explaining the substitutions or separate dishes available for that menu.
Thai food is naturally well suited to gluten-free dining. Items marked GF are prepared to be coeliac-friendly. We use separate fryers & follow strict cross-contamination procedures. Please tell us about all coeliac guests when enquiring.
All our meat, except pork, is sourced from halal-certified suppliers. Open the “How we handle dietaries” guide within each menu for halal preparation details & menu suitability.
We can cater for almost all other dietary requirements. Please include all requirements in your enquiry so your event coordinator can advise how we can best accommodate your guests.
Rather download a PDF to print or share? Download the group dining pack
We will substitute one portion of prawn crackers for rice crackers & one portion of spring rolls for Yum Khao Tod per non-meat guest.
For every four (4) vegan or vegetarian guests, or part thereof, one serve of the nominated dishes will be made vegan or substituted to share. Our servers will identify these meals; please identify these guests to our host so the dishes can be positioned close to them.
If you have vegetarian or vegan guests, the Red Vegetable Curry must be one of your curry selections.
This menu is halal.
For every four (4) vegan or vegetarian guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be made vegan or substituted to share. Our servers will identify these meals; please identify these guests to our host so the dishes can be positioned close to them.
One Pad See Ew dish per four (4) halal, vegan or vegetarian guests, or part thereof, will be substituted for Pad Mama to share. Our servers will identify dishes containing pork; please identify guests who do not eat pork to our host.
For every four (4) gluten-free guests, or part thereof, one serve each of Khao Gee, BangPop Fried Chicken, Pad See Ew & street sorbets will be exchanged for a replacement without gluten to share. Our servers will identify meals containing gluten; please identify these guests to our host.
Jay Jay is a fully vegan sharing banquet.
This menu is halal.
Additional seasonal fruit will be provided for guests who are coeliac.
This menu is halal.
For every four (4) gluten-free guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be exchanged for a replacement without gluten to share. Our servers will identify meals containing gluten; please identify these guests to our host.
One Kua Kling dish per four (4) halal guests, or part thereof, will be substituted for Pad Thai to share. Our servers will identify dishes containing pork; please identify guests who do not eat pork to our host.
For every four (4) gluten-free guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be exchanged for a replacement without gluten to share. Our servers will identify meals containing gluten; please identify these guests to our host.
For every four (4) vegan or vegetarian guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be made vegan to share. Our servers will identify these meals; please identify these guests to our host so the dishes can be positioned close to them.
One Gai Lan & Pork Belly dish per four (4) halal guests, or part thereof, will be substituted for Red Vegetable Curry to share. Our servers will identify dishes containing pork; please identify guests who do not eat pork to our host.
We will arrange the gluten-free option for the Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls for each gluten-free guest.
This menu is halal.
For every four (4) gluten-free guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be exchanged for a replacement without gluten to share. Our servers will identify meals containing gluten; please identify these guests to our host.
For every four (4) vegan or vegetarian guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be made vegan to share. Our servers will identify these meals; please identify these guests to our host so the dishes can be positioned close to them.
Moo Ping is substituted for guests requiring a halal menu.
For every four (4) gluten-free guests, or part thereof, one serve of the following dishes will be exchanged for a replacement without gluten to share. Our servers will identify meals containing gluten; please identify these guests to our host.
MENU-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
BEVERAGE PACKAGES
Choose a two, three or four-hour package, then add spirits or a Thai-inspired cocktail to match your event. Need something different? Our beverage team can build a bespoke option.
All listed package prices are per person.
WINE, BEER & NON-ALCOHOLIC
A streamlined selection of sparkling, white & red wine, two beers, soft drinks & juice.
EXTENDED WINE & BEER RANGE
A broader selection of wine, beer & cider, plus Asahi Zero, soft drinks & juice.
TAILORED TO YOUR EVENT
Tell us what you would like to serve & our beverage team will tailor a package for your event.
MAKE IT YOURS
Add one of these options to your selected beverage package.
Beefeater Gin, Chivas 12yr, Absolut Vodka, Havana Club Rum & Maker's Mark Bourbon.
Minimum two hoursTanqueray Gin, Belvedere Vodka, Chivas 18yr, Havana 7yr Rum & Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
SangSom Thai Rum, Mekhong Thai whiskey & Japanese Roku Gin.
Add a Thai-inspired cocktail on arrival. Ask your coordinator for the seasonal options.
MAKE IT YOURS
Add your own styling, organise the practical details or turn your event into a hands-on Thai cooking experience. Our events team will confirm what is needed for your booking.
Additional styling is welcome, including floral arrangements, decorations, signage & menu design.
Discuss access & setup timing w/ your coordinator.Security may be required for larger exclusive events or bookings w/ live music or DJs.
Charged hourly w/ a four-hour minimum. A quote is provided for your event.You are welcome to bring a celebration cake prepared in a commercial kitchen.
A cakeage fee applies when our team cuts & serves the cake.TEAM BUILDING & LEARNING
Turn your event into a hands-on Thai cooking experience. Explore our available classes, inclusions & private group options on the dedicated cooking classes page.
PRIVATE GROUP EXPERIENCE
A practical, social activity for team building, client events & private groups, with guidance from the BangPop team from start to finish.
THE USEFUL STUFF
A few quick answers before you enquire. Every event is reviewed individually, so our team will confirm the final details for your date, guest numbers & chosen space.
All large bookings are coordinated by our events team. A pre-payment or security is required to secure the reservation, and your coordinator will confirm the amount, due date & booking conditions for your event.
Minimum food & beverage commitments apply to larger groups, exclusive spaces and some high-demand dates or times. Certain seated bookings may also require a minimum beverage spend. We will confirm any minimum before you book.
Yes. BangPop offers seated events, cocktail-style gatherings and full venue takeovers. Depending on the layout, the venue can host up to 260 guests seated or 400 guests standing, with smaller private & semi-exclusive spaces also available.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free & halal requirements can often be accommodated. Please provide dietary details before your event and tell us about any serious allergies, which are assessed case by case with your coordinator.
Choose a Silver, Gold or bespoke beverage package, or ask about a bar tab or drinks on consumption. For suitable seated bookings, individual at-table ordering may also be available. Your coordinator will help match the right option to your event.
Yes. Celebration cakes are welcome as long as they are prepared in a commercial kitchen. A cakeage fee applies if you would like our team to cut & serve the cake.
Additional styling is welcome, and AV or production can be arranged depending on your space. Coordinate decorations, access & setup times with the events team. Larger exclusive events or bookings w/ live music or a DJ may require security, charged for a minimum of four hours.
Share your preferred date, guest numbers, seated or stand-up format & budget. Capacities and layouts vary by event style, day & time, so our team will recommend the best available space and explain any exclusivity requirements.
LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN
Share as much or as little as you know. Our dedicated events coordinators will review your enquiry, check availability & help shape the right BangPop event for your group.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Start w/ your contact details. A preferred date, guest estimate & event style are helpful too.
Our team will check availability and recommend a space, food format & drinks arrangement.
Your coordinator will guide you through the proposal, booking requirements & final event details.
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