Where to Host a Corporate Lunch in Brunswick When You’ve Only Got an Hour

The challenge of the corporate lunch

Organising a team lunch should be simple, but when time is tight it can feel like a logistical headache. Most corporate groups only have an hour — maybe 90 minutes — to get everyone seated, served, and back to the office. Add in dietary needs, multiple payment methods, and a group of 20 or more, and suddenly “lunch” feels harder than it should.

That’s exactly why Lux Foundry has become a favourite in Brunswick for corporate lunches. As a heritage warehouse café with space for 10–40 guests, a leafy courtyard, and a full seasonal menu, Lux combines efficiency with style. You get all the atmosphere of a local café with the service speed and flexibility that a corporate group needs.

Speed without shortcuts

Owner Dan Amato has seen it firsthand: “I can get them in, I can get them out in an hour. We’re one of very few venues that can take a big booking — even up to 30 or 40 people — and still make it work.”

The key is preparation. With advance notice, Lux scales staff to ensure meals hit the table fast. Groups of 20–40 can be served within the hour, without anyone feeling rushed. Smaller groups — 10, 12, 15 — can even walk in midweek and still be looked after quickly.

So if your team has a strict schedule, Lux makes it possible to host a corporate lunch that feels relaxed, not rushed.

No express menus, no compromises

Many venues try to solve the “corporate lunch problem” by offering stripped-down express menus. It might be fast, but it leaves half the table disappointed.

At Lux, it’s different. “Express lunch seems a bit tacky,” says Dan. “We don’t do that. The whole menu is available — and we’re super efficient.”

That means your group can order whatever they’d like — from crafted brunch plates and hearty mains to vegan and gluten-free options — and still get out on time.

Browse the seasonal menu to see what your team could be enjoying.

Group-friendly flexibility

Corporate lunches often bring their own quirks: split bills, changing numbers, or a mix of casual and formal expectations. Lux handles it with ease.

• Split bills: everyone pays their way, no stress for the organiser.
• Flexible spaces: heritage warehouse indoors or leafy courtyard outside.
• Semi-private areas: ideal for groups of 10–40 who want their own space without booking the whole venue.

It’s flexibility that keeps everyone happy, whether you’re celebrating a small win or gathering the whole office.

Weekday-friendly, Friday-ready

Lux makes weekday lunches approachable with reduced minimum spend — so booking a Tuesday or Wednesday team meal doesn’t feel like overkill.

But if you’re looking to stretch things out, Friday is a different story. It’s one of the venue’s busiest days, with long lunches rolling easily into the afternoon. From quick one-hour team catch-ups to more relaxed end-of-week celebrations, Lux adapts to the mood.

Find out more about our function spaces for weekday or Friday bookings.

Local character, corporate ease

What makes Lux different is the combination of Brunswick charm and corporate efficiency. It’s an industrial-chic warehouse that looks good in photos, but it’s also practical: staff who understand time pressures, menus that suit every diet, and a layout that gets groups in and out without a hitch.

It’s this balance — style plus substance — that makes Lux the obvious choice for businesses in Brunswick, Fitzroy, and the wider inner north.

Book your next corporate lunch

If you’ve only got an hour, you need a venue that understands how to make it count. At Lux Foundry, you’ll find quick service, crafted menus, and spaces designed for teams of 10–40.

Plan your next team meal today via our corporate functions page.