2019...of concepts that catch your eye to bring your styling vision to your chosen doltone house...

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A guide to planning

your perfect Business Event

02 8571 0622 [email protected] doltonehouse.com.au

At Doltone House we understand that

every event is unique and we take the

time to get to know our clients and

understand their goals. In our 23 years

of operation, our passion for creating

unforgettable experiences has led us

to connect our clients with leading

industry partners who are dedicated

to enhancing your events success.

Doltone House recommends the use

of our preferred partner list to assist in

making event planning as simple and

stress free as possible. Our team have

selected industry colleagues that

reflect our commitment to quality,

creativity and professionalism from

concept to conclusion. Everything

you could possibly need is covered,

from lighting to photography,

entertainment to team building - and

of course styling.

House of Doltone is proud to

offer a bespoke styling and

theming solution exclusively to

Doltone House clients to assist in

maximising your event experience.

They can take care of all the

details including florals, lighting,

backdrops, table décor, furniture

or complete service theming.

Meet the Doltone House corporate

events team and House of Doltone

styling team at our dedicated

Business Showcase stands, open

house days or by appointment.

Keep in touch with us on LinkedIn

and Instagram @doltonehousebe

and @houseofdoltone for the

latest event offers and inspirations.

Enhance your event and start the

chat with our industry experts.

Key Industry Partners-

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House of Doltone 12

Microhire 14

Atlantic Group 16

MacDougall Event Photography 18

EP Entertainment 20

SMA Productions 22

Webcast Cloud 24

Be Challenged 26

Pure Chica 28

The Goods Tube 30

Barilliant 32

Sharebooth 34

KEY INDUSTRYPARTNERS

VENUECOLLECTION

TRENDS, TIPS & TRICKS

Jones Bay Wharf 40

Darling Island 42

Hyde Park 44

Sylvania Waters 46

Planning a corporate event 50

Cocktail catering trends 54

Theme your event 58

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Key Industry

Partners

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A bespoke styling and theming solution

exclusive to Doltone House clientele

designed to maximise the event

experience. Our personal in-house

stylists design everything from florals,

theming, lighting, backdrops, table

décor, draping, furniture and all the

finer details. Make an appointment with

one of our event stylists and be totally

inspired for your event.

They will work towards a storyboard

of concepts that catch your eye to

bring your styling vision to your chosen

Doltone House venue. Talk colours,

florals, themes and budget.

Event Theming and Styling

01KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER HOUSE OF DOLTONE

By Appointment Only

02 8543 6099

[email protected]

02 8543 6099

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Microhire specialise in the hire of audio

visual and computer equipment to the

meetings, conference and exhibition

markets. Microhire is conscious of the

need to cater to a diverse spectrum of

events and has the creativity and technical

flair to fulfill the requirements of all

venue spaces. Microhire is committed to

exceeding your event expectations and in

working seamlessly with you to make every

experience a pleasure and every event an

occasion to remember.

When you engage Microhire, you gain

access to a specialist delivery team,

competitive pricing and industry leading

service standards. From the initial brief,

proposal, event delivery and subsequent

follow up, you can be confident that your

partnership with Microhire will allow you to

focus on what you do best.

microhire.com.au

02 8405 5656 [email protected]

Audio Visual and

Lighting

02KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER M ICROHIRE

1716

Melbourne Alliance

03KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER ATL ANTIC GROUP

Atlantic Group, the hospitality house

with a reputation for creating seamless

experiences unlike any other. Continuing

to lead the way in diversification and

cementing its black sheep status within

the industry, Atlantic Group have an

impressive hospitality portfolio and

knowledge, spanning the Melbourne CBD

and abroad.

Atlantic Group’s ever expanding

assortment of venues, bars, restaurants

and eateries are scattered throughout

Melbourne. With venues such as Gardens

House within the Royal Botanic Gardens

and the newly acquired beachfront

location, Port Melbourne Yacht Club,

Atlantic Group offer a unique and distinct

location for every event.

atlanticgroup.com.au

03 8623 [email protected]

Shed 14, Central Pier, Docklands Melbourne

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Photography

04KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER MACDOUGALL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

macphotos.com.au/events

Studio Manager Valerie MacDougall 0413 015 [email protected]

MacDougall Event Photography have

many years of experience in the

corporate world, photographing events

from headshots, corporate days, expos

and activations.

Having experienced, well presented

photographers at your event creates a

sense of occasion for all participants

and our photographers are experts in

reading crowds and getting the best

out of each situation.

Our studio manager works closely with

you to ensure your brief is successfully

achieved, as we strive to go over and

above, helping to make your event

stress free.

We know the importance of a quick

delivery and aim to provide images to

upload during or immediately after

the event.

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Add the wow factor in your corporate

event with EP Entertainment. Many

accomplished, talented, professional

singers and affordable entertainment

packages to choose from.

EP Entertainment is a corporate

entertainment agency. Providing

modern and professional entertainers to

hire for corporate events, private parties

and weddings across Sydney.

As one the leading providers for

premium corporate entertainment in

Sydney and many surrounding areas you

are sure to find all your entertainment

needs at EP Entertainment. Sure way to

enhance any functions.

With our personalised service, planning

your event entertainment is nothing but

just an easy task for EP Entertainment.

We provide premium entertainment for

your perfect corporate event.

Entertainment

05KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER EP ENTERTAINMENT

epentertainment.com.au

(02) 9807 19190419 251 969

12 Malvina StRyde, NSW [email protected]

Use promo code ‘Dance17’ to get 15% off your next EP Entertainment booking.

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Entertainment

06KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER SMA PRODUCTIONS

SMA Productions is Australia’s premier

entertainment producer creating and

supplying entertainment for corporate

and special events worldwide - including

feature shows, live bands, MC’s, celebrity

profile artists, bespoke concepts, aerial

and roving performers and DJ’s.

Voted in the “Top 5” entertainment

suppliers Australia wide four years in a

row, SMA deliver spectacular world-class

artists for any audience and event size.

sma-ebd.com

1300 88 44 [email protected]

Feature Entertainment - Live Bands Roving Performers - MC’s - Celebrities - Aerial Artists - DJ’s

[email protected]

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Event Streaming and

Video Hosting

07KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER WEBCASTCLOUD

For over a decade webcastcloud have

been live streaming events in Australia

and around the globe. At Webcastcloud

we support organizations in navigating

their video journey and implementing

successful video strategies that will

ensure you expand online reach, increase

engagement with your audiences, build

brand loyalty and grow your revenue.

Webcastcloud offer a single platform

solution for your enterprise video

needs; it includes onsite event capture

and streaming services, pay-per-view,

branded video channels and webinars.

Webcastcloud will simplify the streaming

of your live or on-demand event, we’ll

work with you to realise increased

community involvement before, during

and after your event.

webcastcloud.com.au

Ph: 1300 882 362M: 02 8318 [email protected]

CAPTURE OR STREAM YOUR NEXT EVENT

INVESTOR RESULTS TOWN HALLS

STAFF BRIEFINGS CONFERENCES

SPECIAL EVENTS

VIDEO CHANNELS | PAY-PER-VIEW | WEBINARS | LIVE EVENTS

ONE VIDEO PLATFORM

EVENTS

[email protected] www.webcastcloud.com.au

WEBINARS PAY-PER-VIEW VIDEO HOSTING VIDEO CHANNELS

End-to-end event production to Live Stream

or Record your event.

Managed or self-service Webinars.

Monetize your conference or event through pay-per-

view & subscriptions

Centrally manage all enterprise videos,

webinars and events

Branded, categorized & searchablee library of your

exclusive videos

Deliver a engaging and accessible online experience for your viewers Set yourself apart with a branded video channel - Your Content - Your Brand - Your AdvertisingBuild your online community and continuous engagement with your audience Use advanced analytics to deep dive into your viewers Distribute and share videos via different mediums Support accessible webcasts with Captions & Search Secure your videos with Single Sign-On (SSO)Ease of Access for your viewers with one video library

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Team Building

08KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER BE CHALLENGED

bechallenged.com.au


4/3 Gibbes St,Chatswood, NSW 2067

Jack Frampton - Account Manager0421 332 [email protected]

What do you want your team toCheck out some of our sample programs

Flat Out F1Create a productive team by smashing down the boundaries that often build up in the everyday work space.

Big PictureAlign your team with asingle focus and see thebenefits it can bring.

Go TeamGive your team some funand entertainment asjust rewards for a jobdone well.

Boomtime Fire up your team in nextto no time at all.

Knock OutForm immediate bondsby getting people out ofthe workplace and havingfun, TOGETHER!

Bean Around the World Shared experiences that get people talking, thinking and working together…quickly.

Helping HandsAn opportunity to uniteyour team by helpingthose less fortunate.

Beat the Box Smash away the silomentality and start seeingthe value in workingcollaboratively.

Peak Performance Challenging experiencesdesigned to test teams but with these successes come the greatest rewards.

Need 4 Speed Promote strategic thinking and problem solving in a fun yet challenging environment.

Breaking Down Barriers

Purely Have Fun

Rewarded & Entertained

Giving Back to the Community

MoreCollaborative

Better ProblemSolvers

Taken Out of their

Comfort Zone

Energised Quickly

Building Relationships & Networking

Focused on One Goal

1300 723 476 [email protected] www.bechallenged.com.au

What do you want your team to be?Check out some of our sample programs

Be Challenged creates interactive team

building events that turn individuals into

great collaborators and more effective

team players. We run programs, workshops

and evening events for groups from

5 - 1,000+ people, creating a tailored

concept to suit your objectives, group size

and location.

Be Challenged’s unique approach to

helping businesses reach their full

potential means your team will learn while

having fun. In each of the team building

programs, events or workshops teamwork,

communication, planning and leadership

are the key learning outcomes along with

practical skills around problem solving and

strategic thinking.

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Pamper and

Powder Rooms

09KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER PURE CHICA

purechica.com.au

Pure Chica0401 793 [email protected]

Pure Chica offers a unique and welcoming

feature at corporate events, private

parties and weddings, providing a

gorgeously styled pop-up Pamper Room

retreat. Your guests are met by their lovely

hostesses, providing on-the-spot makeup

touch-ups, hair styling, mini manicures

and express massage treatments for

guests to enjoy.

Pure Chica also creates a welcoming

sanctuary in your restrooms, luxuriously

styled with scented candles, delicate

fragrances, handwash, creams and soft

towelettes, creating an exquisite sense of

style and care. Their Powder Room service

includes emergency beauty and grooming

products for your guests to refresh and

beautify, and bathroom attendants to

ensure your bathrooms are continually

refreshed, offering the highest standard of

comfort and pampering.

Pure Chica add an exclusive, unforgettable

layer of opulence and glamour to high-

end occasions. It’s these touches that

people remember...

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The Goods Tube specialises in personalised

corporate and event gifts. Our unique

packaging creates an instant impact upon

arrival and we tailor the content to suit

your story, brand and budget.

Along with your personal message we

enclose a tailored Gift Guide to describe

the goods inside and why they are special.

We offer to brand the tube with your

corporate logo and colours to create a

stand out gift they will never forget!

Corporate Gifts

10KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER THE GOODS TUBE

thegoodstube.com

169 Albion Street Surry Hills NSW [email protected] 1300 823 344

Laura Snell - 0438 955 150

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Barilliant is all about beautifully designed

chocolate bars for every occasion,

celebration and event. Our personalised

chocolate bars help you make the switch

from ordinary to extraordinary in a

sweet way.

Barilliant’s chocolate bars offer a sweet

and thoughtful alternative for your event

and all designs can be personalised to suit

the theme of your corporate function.

Made in Australia our chocolate is crafted

from the highest-quality cocoa beans

gathered from ethically-managed sources,

carefully roasted and processed into fine

chocolate, the result is a smooth, creamy

chocolate bar with remarkable taste and

luxurious mouth feel that will leave guests

with a gourmet experience.

Personalised

Chocolate Bars

11KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER BARILL IANT

barilliant.com.au

Ph: 02 9150 8658M: 0415 735 [email protected]

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Capture those candid moments in

our high quality and spacious photo

booths and Instagram printing stations.

Personalise your photo booth to suit

your event and select the colour of

the curtains, backdrops, floor rugs and

accessories, to make it yours! Our touch

screen operated and use professional

cameras give you quality pictures.

Sharebooth provide an easy to use

online gallery link of your photos so

you can share with friends and family.

We have a wide range of photo booth

options available, including beauty mirror

photo booths, the social-media savvy

GIF booths, and much more! Perfect

for school formals, corporate events,

birthday parties and more, we are sure

that with one of our photo booths for hire

in Sydney, your event will be talked about

for many months to come.

12KEY INDUSTRY PARTNER SHAREBOOTH

www.sharebooth.sydney

Unit 41, 70 Holbeche RoadArndell Park, NSW. 2148


Photo Booths

[email protected]

02 9676 7521

Visit us on Instagram @sharebooth.au

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2Venue

Collection

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DARLING ISLAND

CHATEAU REALE

PARKVIEW

MONTE CRISTO

SIGNORELLI GASTRONOMIA

BELGRAVE LOUNGE

BIAGGIO

ESPLANADE LOUNGE

BALLROOM MANHATTAN THE AVENUE

Hyde Park-

3/181 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

T +61 2 8571 0622

Darling

Island-48 Pirrama Road

Pyrmont NSW 2009

T +61 2 8571 0622

HERITAGE WHARF SOHO LOFT SUITE 43 / 55

Jones Bay

Wharf-Level 3, 26-32 Pirrama Rd

Pyrmont NSW 2009

T +61 2 8571 0622

Sylvania

Waters-223 Belgrave Esplanade

Sylvania Waters NSW 2224

T +61 2 8543 6000

Experience Extraordinary Venues

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*Subject to event set up requirements. ^Banquet without dance floor

JonesBay Wharf-

Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a unique

heritage venue situated on a restored finger

wharf on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour’s

Pyrmont. A spectacular waterfront venue with

views of the Harbour Bridge and city skyline.

Guests are invited to take in the location on the

full length private decking area - perfect for

mingling and pre event activities.

HERITAGE WHARF SOUTH PIER NORTH PIER SOHO LOFT

COCKTAIL 1000 500 400 100 250

BANQUET^ 680 340 250 80 160

THEATRE 900 420 350 80 120

CLASSROOM 500 250 150 40 60

EXHIBITION (3X2m) 53 29 19 - -

AUDIO VISUAL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

VIDEO CONFERENCING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

PARKING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DISABLED ACCESS ✓ ✓ ✓ Ground floor Ground floor

HIGH SPEED WIFI INTERNET

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

02 8571 0622

[email protected]

Level 3

26-32 Pirrama Road

Pyrmont NSW 2009

Sydney

Harbour

Backdrop

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CONTACT

CAPACIT IES AND FACIL IT IES *

SUITE 43 HERITAGE WHARF

42

DarlingIsland-

02 8571 0622

[email protected]

G. Floor Accenture Building

48 Pirrama Road

Pyrmont NSW 2009

Footsteps

to the

Harbour

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CONTACT


We are proud to be housed in the first six-star

green-star rated building in NSW, providing an

environmentally conscious venue with the style

and sophistication synonymous with the Doltone

House brand. The sleek and stylish space is

situated directly across from The Star on the

foreshore of Sydney Harbour with spectacular

views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.

The stunning outdoor promenade provides

guests with a unique opportunity to mingle on

the waters edge or enjoy pre event activities.

DARLING ISLAND

SOUTH WHARF

NORTH WHARF PARKVIEW SIGNORELLI BIAGGIO

COCKTAIL 1200 400 450 200 200 120

BANQUET^ 750 300 340 160 150 -

THEATRE 1100 450 530 240 185 -

CLASSROOM 450 180 280 110 - -

EXHIBITION (3X2m) 85 27 29 15 - -

AUDIO VISUAL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

VIDEO CONFERENCING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

PARKING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DISABLED ACCESS ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓


✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓


DARLING ISL AND

SIGNORELLI GASTRONOMIA

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Hyde Park-

02 8571 0622

[email protected]

3/181 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

CONTACT


BALLROOM

BALLROOM

Sophisticated

Grandeur in

the CBD

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Hyde Park is superbly located on Elizabeth St in

Sydney’s prestigious CBD precinct, adjacent to

the 5 star Sheraton On The Park. Spectacular

floor to ceiling arched windows offer sweeping

views of Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park and an

abundance of natural light. Guests will enjoy

direct access to Sydney’s retail and business

district, complemented by an unparalleled

service and luxurious black and gold interiors.

BALLROOM SOUTH NORTH & NORTH WEST MANHATTAN THE AVENUE

COCKTAIL 650 200 400 180 60

BANQUET^ 500 140 240 100 60

THEATRE 750 190 408 155 78

CLASSROOM 300 200 220 60 50

EXHIBITION (3x2m) 30-35 - - - -

AUDIO VISUAL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

VIDEO CONFERENCING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

PARKING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DISABLED ACCESS ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓


✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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SylvaniaWaters-

02 8543 6000

[email protected]

223 Belgrave Esplanade

Sylvania Waters

NSW 2224

Jewel

of the

South

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CONTACT


*Subject to event set up requirements.

MONTE CRISTOCHATEAU REALE

BELGRAVE LOUNGE

Built around the picturesque Gwawley Bay

only 15 minutes from Sydney Airport, Doltone

House Sylvania Waters has brought welcomed

hospitality to the South Sydney district since

1968. The venue recently underwent a complete

interior overhaul, following a modern palette of

grey and white with luxurious black parquetry

floors, padded wall panelling and feature lighting.

A contemporary setting with bountiful natural

light and the convenience of onsite parking.

CHATEAU REALE MONTE CRISTO BELGRAVE LOUNGE

ESPLANADE LOUNGE

COCKTAIL 500 600 310 180

BANQUET 420 520 200 100

THEATRE 300 400 330 200

CLASSROOM 300 350 129 84

EXHIBITION 16 (2x2m) + 16 (3x2m) 12 (2x1m) + 2 (3x2m)

AUDIO VISUAL ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

VIDEO CONFERENCING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

PARKING ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DISABLED ACCESS ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓


✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Trends, Tips

and Tricks

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newsletter in the footer of our website

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THE FIRST STEPS TO PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE EVENT-

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1DETERMINE YOUR EVENT GOALS (WHY)

Identify the strategy behind the

event. Do you want to acquire

new clients, increase customer

engagement, secure new leads,

schedule meetings? Having a clear

objective from the get-go will help

you develop strong key messages

and delivery mechanisms.

4CHOOSE A CONCEPT OR THEME (WHAT)

Planning your event around a

concept or visual theme will

generate interest, tie it together

and make it memorable. For some

fantastic ideas, read up on the three

reasons an event theme is more

important than you think (page 60).

6BOOK A DATE THAT IS CLEAR OF KEY DATES (WHEN)

To maximise attendance, ensure there

are no major events due to appear on

your chosen date. Do your research

on public holidays, school holidays,

cultural and religious dates, sporting

events, community festivals and large

business events.

5CHOOSE A VENUE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS (WHERE)

Once you have decided on a concept

for your event this will become much

more straightforward. Our venues

at Jones Bay Wharf, Darling Island,

Hyde Park and Sylvania Waters offer a

number of versatile function spaces

capable of hosting from 10 to 1200

guests with options for indoor/outdoor

activities.

2DEFINE YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE (WHO)

Having a good understanding of the

interests and requirements of your

attendees will guide you in planning an

enjoyable event schedule. A good way

to do this is to search your database of

clients and examine their information

patterns and behaviours (business size,

industry, contact position, purchase

history). Then segment them into

different groups and select your most

represented cluster to target.

3ESTABLISH A BUDGET (HOW MUCH)

This step is no brainer. To avoid nasty

surprises, make sure you account for

everything! Even the small things like

paper for marketing materials or run

sheets should be included from the

start. We suggest planners put aside

a contingency budget of 10 to 15% to

account for any unforeseeable costs.

2016 was a whirlwind of a year for corporate events at our venues,

and we’re hoping to top it in 2017. Whether you’re planning a small

breakfast seminar or large year-end gala, corporate events are a

great way to cement your brand in people’s minds, generate leads

and create long-term connections.

For planners, organising an event that is both informative and

enjoyable for guests can be a daunting task. There are literally

hundreds of decisions to consider from start to finish, so where

do you start? To keep it simple we’ve wound it back to the basics.

Who, what, when, where, why & how much?

Follow these first steps to planning a successful corporate event

and you will be on the right track. We’ve organised them into the

most useful order for event planners.

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SYDNEY’S HOTTEST COCKTAIL CATERING TRENDS-

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People are paying much more attention

to what they are eating these days.

No matter the setting, more and more

clients are opting for nutritious and

healthy options, designed to energise

and recharge. Our event experts predict

an increased demand for fresh, meat-

free and low carb options in 2017.

With cocktail events and stand-up

conference catering becoming increasingly

popular, so too has the demand for food that

is served up small. More than ever, food items

need to be comfortable to hold in one hand,

providing the opportunity for guests to eat

while mingling. Self-serve stations also make

it easier for guests to serve themselves as

little or as much as they like.

Not too heavy and not too light, our team

predicts mezze and antipasto stations

will continue to be popular choices for

event organisers. Ideal for larger functions

and pre event mingling, the variety of

vegetarian and meat options ensures there

is something to suit every guest’s tastes.

The world has gone global and so have our

catering requests. Many customers are

looking to serve up unique and interesting

menus, looking for inspiration from around

the world. Popular cuisine predictions

for 2017 are Vietnamese, Spanish and

Mediterranean.

They’ve been a popular choice for a while

now and it looks as if food stations are here

to stay. Perfect for large groups and social

functions, food stations offer an exciting

way to present food and drinks to guests.

International cuisines, dessert and health

food stations will be popular catering choices

for cocktail parties in the coming year.

Doughnut walls burst into popularity back

in 2015 and the requests just keep on

coming. Thanks to social media and the

Internet, clients love the idea of doughnut

walls because they double as dessert and

decor. These walls are fun, interactive and

in all cases ‘instagram-worthy’.

Riding on the back of the delicious doughnut

trend, old-school carnival foods are also on

the rise. Think popcorn, fairy floss, hot dogs

and taco stations. Our event experts predict

fried chicken and Nutella stations will also

be popular choices for 2017.

7CARNIVAL FOOD

3MORE MEZZE & ANTIPASTO

2 INTERNATIONAL CUISINES

1FOOD STATIONS

6MORE DOUGHNUTS

5MINI EVERYTHING

4HEALTHY OPTIONS

AS WE LOOK BACK OVER ALL THE EVENTS HOSTED AT OUR VENUES IN

2016, IT WAS A YEAR FILLED WITH FOOD STATIONS, DOUGHNUT WALLS,

SUPERFOODS, AND ARTISTIC DESSERTS. THESE DAYS, CLIENTS ARE

LOOKING FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS THAT ARE CREATIVE,

BESPOKE AND ‘INSTAGRAM-WORTHY ’ – SO WHAT WILL 2017 LOOK LIKE?

HERE ARE THE PREDICTIONS FROM OUR EXPERT TEAM ABOUT SYDNEY ’S

HOTTEST COCKTAIL CATERING TRENDS.

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1THEMES CREATE BUZZ

If you’ve ever been to a themed party

you would know the excitement and fun

it brings to the event, and it’s no different

for corporate events. Attendees will get

excited about a theme if it is chosen

well. It will also assist you with marketing

the event and connecting with your

audience. Think of all the word of mouth

you could generate!

When selecting a theme for your

event, our styling experts at House of

Doltone recommend taking the time

to choose something with wide appeal

that will resonate with your attendee’s

interests. Themes can relate to anything

and everything – popular categories

include locations, eras, colours, films

and entertainment.

TOP 3 REASONS TO THEME YOUR EVENT-

WE’VE BEEN PART OF ENOUGH CORPORATE

EVENTS IN OUR 22 YEARS OF OPERATION TO

KNOW THE BENEFITS OF A WELL CHOSEN THEME.

WHETHER FOR A CONFERENCE OR A DINNER

PARTY, EVENT THEMES HAVE THE POWER TO

SET THE TONE, DRAW A CROWD AND MAKE IT

MEMORABLE. THE KEY IS TO SELECT A THEME

THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR OBJECTIVES AND

EMBODIES YOUR BRAND.

ST YLED BY HOUSE OF DOLTONE

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THEMES UNIFY OBJECTIVES

THEMES PROMOTE SOCIAL SHARING

A theme does not always need to be kitschy

and fun. Sometimes a serious theme aligned

with a key message can be a fantastic tool

for driving home your business objectives.

For example using phrases like ‘Refresh,

Renew, Refocus’ or ‘Adapt or Die’ can set the

tone for presentations and activities and

tie the whole event together.

For themes related to a particular phrase, our

House of Doltone styling team recommend

developing a logo and event identity around

a strong colour palette. Reflect this theme

across all the visual aspects of the event

including tickets, programs, welcome signs,

apparel, furniture, lighting, florals, giveaways

and catering.

Designing an event where people will

naturally want to snap and share is a

great way to generate excitement and

promote social sharing. The goal in this

instance is to use styling and props to

generate maximum impact and get

people engaging and interacting with

the theme.

House of Doltone suggests using

backdrops, furniture and props that

are consistent with your theme to

encourage guests to stop and strike a

pose. Adding a dedicated photo area

or photo booth can also be effective

in promoting social sharing.

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Doltone House Pyrmont & CBD Venues02 8571 [email protected]

Doltone House Sylvania Waters02 8543 [email protected]

House of Doltone (Styling)By Appointment Only02 8543 [email protected]

2019...of concepts that catch your eye to bring your styling vision to your chosen doltone house...

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