Private Functions & Group Dining in South Bank
Great food brings people together.
Whether you're gathering with friends for a birthday lunch, hosting a corporate dinner, planning an engagement party or celebrating a family milestone, Ma Pa Me offers vibrant South East Asian dining in the heart of South Bank.
From relaxed group dining to private and semi-private events for larger celebrations, our team makes organising your event simple. All you need to do is invite your guests—we'll take care of the rest.
Celebrate Every Occasion
Every celebration is different, and we're here to help make yours memorable. With flexible event spaces, share-style menus, cocktail packages and warm hospitality, Ma Pa Me is the perfect setting for bringing people together. Here’s some of the popular occasions we’ve hosted.
Birthdays
Baby Showers
Engagement Parties
Corporate Events
Christmas Parties
Every Other Reason
to Celebrate
Regular Group Dining
2–19 guests
Getting everyone together has never been easier.
Our banquet menus showcase the very best of Ma Pa Me's vibrant South East Asian cuisine, with generous share-style dishes designed for the whole table to enjoy.
If just great service and great food is all you need, our banquet menu take the guesswork out of ordering so everyone can simply relax and enjoy.
Ideal for:
Birthday celebrations
Family gatherings
Team lunches
Graduation dinners
Friends catching up
Small corporate events
Ready to book regular dining for your group?
Planning something bigger?
or want space to celerate?
10 - 200 guests
Private & Semi-Private Functions
Our private and semi-private event spaces are perfect for larger celebrations, corporate functions or special occasions where you want some space to celebrate.
Whether you're planning a seated banquet or a cocktail-style event with canapés and drinks, we'll work with you to create an experience that suits your occasion.
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Looking for something more exclusive? Our private spaces offer a more intimate setting for larger gatherings, presentations and celebrations.
Perfect for:
Corporate events
Engagement parties
EOFY celebrations
Christmas parties
Product launches
Networking events
Capacity: 24 - 70 guests
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Enjoy your own dedicated space while soaking up the lively atmosphere of the restaurant.
Perfect for:
Birthday parties
Baby showers
Family celebrations
Team lunches
Hens parties
Capacity: 10 - 70 guests
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Bring everyone together over a generous shared feast featuring Ma Pa Me's signature South East Asian flavours.
Banquet options include:
Ma Pa Banquet
Vegan banquet
Banquet with 2hr basic drinks package
Banquet with 2hr premium drinks package
You can add our signature Thai Tea Tiramisu to any banquet
Capacity: 2 - 200 guests
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Our canape menu is designed for standing events for groups with 25 guests or more and is perfect for relaxed celebrations, networking events and after-work gatherings..
Includes:
Pick and choose 6, 8 or 10 hot and cold items our stand up canape menu.
Add on substantial bites of our popular menu items
Add on dessert items such our signature Thai Tea Tiramisu
Add on a basic or premium beverage package
Flexible event format
Capacity: 25 - 70 guests
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Complete your sit down banquet or stand-up canape celebration with one of our beverage packages.
2 hour Basic Drinks Package Inclusions:
Tap Beer
House Wines
Classic Sodas
2 hour Premium Drinks Package Inclusions:
Ma Pa Me Signature Cocktials
Tap Beer
Extended Wine List
Classic Sodas
Want to add something else to the list? No worries! We can tailor these packages to suit your event. Chat to our friendly team during the enquiry process.
Like what you see? What are the next steps?
All ready to get planning? Send us an enquiry form to get the ball rolling.
Or request our function pack (complete with pricing and menus) which is sent directly to your inbox withiin minutes.
Why Celebrate at Ma Pa Me?
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Prime South Bank location
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Authentic South East Asian cuisine
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Flexible banquet and cocktail packages
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Private and semi-private event spaces
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Friendly, experienced events team
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Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options
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Ideal for birthdays, corporate events and celebrations
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Easy access via public transport and nearby parking
Let's plan your celebration.
Whether you're organising a relaxed birthday lunch, an elegant engagement celebration or your company's next big event, we'd love to help bring it to life.
Tell us about your celebration and our events team will recommend the perfect space and package for your group.
Fill out the function and event enquiry form below to get started.
Want to book for a regular table booking: Click here for group 2-16 people and for groups over 16 people Click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We welcome everything from intimate group dinners to larger private functions.
Our private dining room can cater for 40 seated or 60 standing.
For a whole venue hire, we can accomodate up to 300 people.
Contact our team to discuss the best space for your event.
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Absolutely. We offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options and are happy to discuss specific dietary requirements before your event.
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Yes. We offer both private and semi-private event spaces.
Get in touch with out team so we can suggest which space may suit your group best.
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🎂 Birthday Celebrations
Celebrate another trip around the sun with incredible food, flowing drinks and your favourite people. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a milestone birthday, our share-style banquets are designed to get everyone around the table.
💼 Corporate Events
From team lunches and client dinners to networking events and end-of-year celebrations, our flexible spaces provide a relaxed yet professional setting that's guaranteed to impress.
💍 Engagement Parties
Toast to your next chapter with delicious South East Asian flavours and a welcoming atmosphere. Choose from seated banquets or cocktail-style events to suit your celebration.
🍼 Baby Showers
Celebrate with family and friends before your newest arrival. Our relaxed atmosphere and share-style dining make it easy to enjoy quality time together.
🎄 Christmas Parties
Take the stress out of planning your festive celebration. Whether you're organising a work Christmas party or catching up with friends, we'll help create an event everyone will remember.
🥂 Every Other Reason to Celebrate
Graduations, anniversaries, reunions, farewell dinners or simply an excuse to gather your favourite people—whatever the occasion, we'd love to host you.
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We do allow BYO birthday cakes with notice, so please chat to our team prior to your booking.
We do have a really nice Thai Tea Tiramisu on our dessert menu which can be served as a Birthday cake.
Please let our team know when making your booking so we can help make your celebration extra special.
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Yes. We offer beverage packages and bar tabs to suit a range of event styles and budgets.
We have all inclusive food and drink packages that can be added to our banquet dining or canape menus.
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You're welcome to bring small decorations, please chat to our team prior to your booking.
Celebrate in the Heart of South Bank
Conveniently located in Brisbane's vibrant South Bank precinct, Ma Pa Me is the ideal destination for birthdays, corporate functions, engagement parties, Christmas celebrations, baby showers and family gatherings. With authentic South East Asian cuisine, flexible function packages and welcoming event spaces, we make it easy to bring people together over unforgettable food and genuine hospitality.