Events at
Soulful Sri Lankan | Enmore
60 seated 80 standing semi-private up to 26
Enmore
Set in the heart of Enmore, Colombo Social channels the warmth of Sri Lankan home cooking with a vibrant Inner West twist.
With an open kitchen and a warm, energetic atmosphere, it is an easy fit for long lunches, cocktail receptions, corporate gatherings and milestone celebrations.
Exclusive venue hire is available for up to 80 guests, while our semi-private dining space seats up to 26 guests. Settle into your own dedicated area while still soaking up the energy of the restaurant, perfect for gatherings that want a little privacy without missing out on the atmosphere.
Colombo Social welcomes group bookings and private events across daytime and evening periods, with flexible options available for larger celebrations and special occasions.
159 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042Restaurant site
Colombo Social is part of Plate It Forward, a hospitality group that drives meaningful impact by creating opportunities for people facing barriers to work and strengthening communities through food.
By choosing Colombo Social for your event, you become part of the movement and contribute towards providing meals for people experiencing hunger across Sydney, Melbourne and Sri Lanka, and creating jobs and training opportunities for people facing barriers to employment.
More than a meal. Every plate tells a story.
Colombo Social welcomes private events seven days a week, subject to availability, with bookings from 10:00 AM through to midnight.
Up to 60 seated | 80 standing
Take over the whole restaurant, open kitchen and all, for long lunches, cocktail receptions and milestone celebrations.
Hours: Seven days, 10:00 AM to midnight, subject to availability
| Day | Daytime / lunch | Evening / dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Not available | $5,000 |
| Tuesday | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Wednesday | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Thursday | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Friday | $3,500 | $8,000 |
| Saturday | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Sunday | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Up to 26 guests
Perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, team lunches and smaller gatherings, with your group enjoying its own dedicated area within the restaurant.
Hours: Lunch: Sat & Sun 12 to 3 pm. Dinner: Tue to Fri 5 to 10 pm | Sat & Sun 5.30 to 10.30 pm
| Lunch, Saturday & Sunday | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Dinner, Tuesday to Thursday & Sunday | $1,000 |
| Dinner, Friday & Saturday | $2,000 |
Canapés for standing receptions, shared set menus for seated dining, and a Sri Lankan high tea for daytime events. Dietary requirements are welcome with two weeks' notice.
Perfect for cocktail-style receptions and standing celebrations.
(VG) Vegan | (V) Vegetarian | (GF) Gluten Free | (DF) Dairy Free | (A) Australian | (I) Imported | (M) Mixed origin | (CN) Contains Nuts. A 10% service charge applies.
Exclusively available for daytime events.
(VG) Vegan | (V) Vegetarian | (GF) Gluten Free | (DF) Dairy Free | (A) Australian | (I) Imported | (M) Mixed origin | (CN) Contains Nuts. A 10% service charge applies.
Choose the package that suits your event, or keep it flexible with an open bar tab charged on consumption.
Choose the package that suits your event.
A 10% service charge applies.
Add the finishing touches to create an event that feels completely your own.
Want to hear first-hand about the impact your celebration creates? Discover the story behind Plate It Forward, a movement that has helped provide more than one million meals across Australia and overseas, and paid more than $10 million in wages to people from marginalised backgrounds. Hear directly from a Plate It Forward team member as they share their personal journey. For something truly special, hear from founder Shaun Christie-David on the story behind the movement and the power of hospitality to change lives (subject to availability).
Price on request
Want a cocktail or dish that represents your brand or feels uniquely you? Our team can curate something that speaks to your story, style or celebration.
Professional printing, unique decorations, finishing touches and personalised place settings can be arranged.
Pricing on request
A speaker and one wireless microphone available.
Hire fee: $200
For exclusive events, guests are welcome to connect their own device and play a personalised music selection.
External cakes are welcome. A cakeage fee of $5 per person applies, including cake cutting and serving.
$5 per person
More than an event
Bring the team together over good food, a little friendly chaos and plenty of Sri Lankan flavour. Whether you are rolling, filling and frying your own pan rolls or learning family recipes straight from Amma, our team experiences are designed to get everyone involved and around the table together.
$45pp
Learn how to make one of Sri Lanka's most-loved snacks from scratch. Roll, fill and crumb your own pan rolls with guidance from the Colombo Social team, then sit back and enjoy the results together. Perfect for team socials, corporate groups and anyone who likes a little competition in the kitchen.
$100pp, two dishes
Step into the kitchen with Shiranie Christie-David, the matriarch of Colombo Social, and learn the stories, techniques and family recipes behind two Sri Lankan dishes. This hands-on experience is about more than following a recipe. Cook together, learn a few family secrets and finish by sharing what you have made around the table.
Plate Up Together Day
Smaller groups: a $45pp Pan Roll Masterclass or Cooking with Amma ($100pp, two dishes) with Shiranie Christie-David, the matriarch of Colombo Social.
FAQs
You and your vendors will receive 60 minutes of complimentary bump-in before your event and 60 minutes of complimentary bump-out afterwards.
Yes. Please provide all dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to your event so our team can plan accordingly.
Yes. High chairs are available upon request.
Street parking is available along Enmore Road and surrounding streets, subject to local restrictions. Paid parking is also available nearby, including the Edgeware Road Council car park. We recommend allowing a little extra time to find a spot, particularly on busy evenings and weekends.
Yes. You are welcome to organise your own decorations and table styling within the allocated bump-in period.
A 20% non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required to secure your event date.
A 10% service charge applies to event bookings.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Ready to start planning your event?
Reach out to our team to check availability, discuss your event and secure your booking.
catering@plateitforward.org.au
159 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042