Roaring Twenties Great Gatsby Private Dinner Parties
What do a historic house and The Great Gatsby have in common? Dazzling 1920s parties!
Introducing roaring 20s and Great Gatsby-themed dinner parties for your next milestone birthday, special occasion or weekend away with friends.
Stay with a group of 6 or more friends and family and prepare for an evening of 1920s-inspired entertainment and good old-fashioned fun.
Make the scenic drive to Heytesbury House, your destination near the Great Ocean Road and enjoy award-winning boutique accommodation for one or more nights and daily cooked breakfast. Add dinner and an evening of 1920s-inspired entertainment for an unforgettable evening.
All that is left to do, is invite your friends and pull out your sequins, feather bowers, flapper dresses, dapper pinstripe suits and fedoras.
What’s Included
1920s inspired cocktail on arrival
Selection of canapes
Historic home with vintage furniture and décor from the early 1900s
Private dining for your group of between 6 – 10 people
Roaring 20s Great Gatsby decorations and props
Two dinner hosts
BYO beverages
$125 per person
Add On
One or more nights’ accommodation and breakfast from $115 per person, twin share.
Ask us about local activities and top sightseeing spots to visit with your group.
1920’s Private Dinner Party
Picture this – You leave your suite dressed in a flapper dress or dapper pinstripe suit. You cross the hallway and enter the dining room of the historic Heytesbury House and see the vintage furniture and furnishings from a bygone era. You feel that you have just stepped back in time as you hear the sounds of yesteryear playing in the background. The room oozes with the glitz and glamour of a dazzling 1920s party, decorated with Great Gatsby style decor. You can feel the excitement in the air as you greet your friends with a canape and cocktail in hand. You chat and laugh over a delicious three course dinner and a roaring twenties scavenger hunt.
At the end of the night, you simply wander down the hallway back to your suite, with a cozy bed that awaits. You wake up the next morning to a fresh hot cooked breakfast in the dining room and reminisce with your friends about the fun and memorable night prior.
What Our Guests Have To Say
“This place was the favourite part of my trip, it holds such beauty and luxury. The comfort and practicality of all features was fantastic. Can not fault it, clean, comfortable, homely and the staff are just wonderful.”
“If it were possible I would give 6 stars. Sleep and have breakfast in a museum. It is a beautiful villa furnished with care and with objects of historical value. Customer care like a 5-star hotel. The beauty of the rooms seems incredible, it gives the idea of being in a film. Strategic position. They also organize murder mystery events, the location is ideal. Highly recommended experience.”
“We stayed six years ago and loved this accommodation. Our recent stay was just as good. Thank you! A lovely, peaceful location; beautiful heritage accommodation with thoughtful additions such as candles and gas flame fireplace in the sitting room. Breakfasts every morning were superb with lots of choice. Hosts are friendly, warm and welcoming.”
About Heytesbury House
Heytesbury House Bed and Breakfast is a multi award-winning boutique place to stay near the Great Ocean Road. A property with historical significance, Heytesbury House was once a doctor’s residence and later a local bush hospital c. 1904. The property has been lovingly restored and converted into luxury accommodation for up to ten guests, whilst all care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the early 1900s era and style.
Location
Heytesbury House Bed and Breakfast is located in the small regional Victorian town of Cobden, only 30 minutes inland from the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. A forty five minute drive from Warrnambool and a one and a half hour drive from Geelong or Ballarat, Cobden is centrally positioned between the Princes Highway and the coast.
Ready To Check Availability And Book?
Check availability and book accommodation online or you are welcome to call us on 03 5595 1800, email enquiries@heytesburyhouse.com.au. To book your 1920s dinner party please call or email. Please let us know if you have a couple of date options you would like us to check for you. For accommodation, please let us know how many people and what room configurations you may be needing (single, couple or two people sharing bed, twin share) and we can check availability.
When booking your accommodation online please ensure all four suites are available for the dates you are considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes we certainly can cater for special dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance. We must be advised of all dietary requirements by 7 days in advance to ensure we can cater for all of your guests needs.
That depends on you. The more people, the longer it can take, and the more you throw yourselves into the festivities, the better for all concerned. Allow from between 2 to 4 hours to make the most of the evening.
The 1920s evening can start at any time you wish. We recommend starting by 7pm to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy the evening.
The 1920s Gatsby dinner party dinner theme is available for groups of between six and twenty people. You only need a minimum group size of six friends or family to be able to go ahead.
We run the 1920s Gatsby dinner events for group bookings only, therefore you will need a minimum group size of six people in order to book a roaring 20s dinner at Heytesbury House. Please feel free to gather a small group of friends together and enquire about availability.
There are four suites available at Heytesbury House which sleep up to 10 people.
The Alfred, Naylor and William Suites all have one queen size bed suitable for a single, couple or friends or family willing to share a bed. The Dorey Suite is a two-bedroom suite with a queen size bed in one room and two single beds in the other. This suite sleeps a maximum of four people.
If you have more than ten people staying there are a few local options for accommodation. Please let us know if you need assistance with additional accommodation. For larger groups we can also arrange a transfer service between Heytesbury House and accommodation in or near Cobden if required.
As we need to check availability with the local team of well renowned Chefs please call, email or message us to check availability.
Yes, when staying at Heytesbury House in the Alfred Suite, William Suite, Naylor Suite or Dorey Suite a cooked breakfast is included for all guests. If your friends and family would like to join you for breakfast, it is available to purchase by advance booking.
If you book the four guest suites and 1920s dinner, you and your friends and family will have the whole house to yourselves.
You don’t have to dress up but it does add another element of fun if you do so we do highly recommend it, or at the very least, adding a touch of 20s to your outfit to get in the spirit.
Absolutely. However we ask that you please do not bring glitter or small table scatters that cannot be easily picked up quickly by hand.
Yes you certainly can. We have pulled together a 1920s inspired playlist however you are welcome to provide your own. Please let us know in advance if you would like to provide your own playlist.
The 1920s dinner party can be booked any day of the week as long as we have availability. Please note if you do not require accommodation, availability will be dependent on our suite bookings so as not to disturb the comfort of our overnight guests.
Heytesbury House Bed and Breakfast is located in the small regional Victorian town of Cobden, only 30 minutes inland from the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. A forty five minute drive from Warrnambool and a one and a half hour drive from Geelong or Ballarat. Cobden is centrally positioned on what might be considered the backroads to Warrnambool and Colac, between the Princes Highway and the coast.
For questions and enquiries please email: enquiries@heytesburyhouse.com.au or call (03) 5995 1800.