Business Events THE PERFECT BUSINESS PARTNER

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Be Our Guest 6 Yallamundi Rooms 8 Utzon Room 10 Concert Hall 14 Joan Sutherland Theatre 16 Meet the Chefs 20 Menus 20 FAQs 29 House Map 31 Next Steps 32

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Trippas White Group is honoured to be an events partner for Australia’s most recognised destination, The Sydney Opera House. With over 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we draw upon our extensive expertise with the finest event management team and exceptional food and beverage service standards.

Trusted to operate within the hallowed walls of Australia’s most iconic event venue, our experienced event specialists work with you to create an extraordinary business event.

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Yallamundi Rooms

Host your next event in Australia’s newest, most iconic venue, with unobstructed views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and state of the art AV options. Take advantage of our private dressing room for a key note speaker or make the space yours with flexible room set up and circular dividing walls.

The space can be split into three separate rooms for smaller workshops, or fully opened to offer the expansive space for larger corporate functions with a private outside area, ideal for networking. The room also offers direct access from the Northern Broadwalk.

Features: Full harbour views Private outdoor space Performance acoustics Full AV options available Colour spectrum lighting Green room for keynote speaker Flexible room set-up Sound proof dividing walls

Perfect for: Room Capacities: Cocktail events East Seated lunch or dinner with 50 Seated | 80 Cocktail formal presentations Central (with curved walls) Product launches 60 Seated | 100 Cocktail PR events Fashion showcases Central (without curved walls) 90 Seated | 130 Cocktail West 60 Seated | 130 Cocktail Location Access via the Northern Broadwalk, Entire Room Bennelong Point View map 180 Seated | 400 Cocktail

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Utzon Room

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Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon completed the design for only one interior space – now called the Utzon room, and it’s not your average conference venue. Impress your guests with Utzon’s iconic wall tapestry, original Danish designed furniture, full AV and lighting options, dramatic concrete beams, and floor to ceiling windows overlooking Sydney Harbour to the Botanic Gardens.

Photo by Daniel Boud Features: Eastern Harbour views Performance acoustics Capacity: Inbuilt AV and lighting 100 Seated | 200 Cocktail AUX access 80 Seated with dance floor Timber floors

Perfect for: Cocktail events Christmas parties Seated lunch or dinner with formal presentations Training days/workshops Small musical performances

Location East Wing View Map

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Western Foyers

Portside Restaurant & Bar

Needing a pre or post event breakout space or after work drinks with an amazing view? Portside is the perfect alfresco dining area, tucked under the Opera House sails with uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge.

Ask our event specialists about securing an exclusive area. Larger parties and exclusive hire availability is subject to Sydney Opera House’s performance schedule.

Maximum Capacity: 60 Seated | 150 Cocktail

Location Western Foyers View map

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Concert Hall

Northern Foyers Capacity: Single Level 230 Seated | 400 Cocktail

Set over three levels, Sydney Opera All Levels House’s largest venue is nothing 500 Seated | 1000 Cocktail short of spectacular. Treat your guests to dramatic 200-degree views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney City and surrounds. Set against a backdrop of sunsets and twinkling lights of the evening harbour, this venue is one your guests won’t forget.

With a private balcony, high vaulted ceilings and an atmosphere of grandeur, the venue is a spectacular setting for large formal dinners, cocktail events or large day time workshops.

Executive Boardroom Our elegant boardroom, a private internal space hidden in the Concert Hall corridors, offers the ideal location for any high-profile client meeting. The room features a private balcony and entrance with Features: full harbour views, inbuilt AV, AUX Full harbour views access and can seat up to Private entrance 40 guests, or 50 guests cocktail. Wrap around balcony Ask our event specialists Multi-level about availability. AUX Access

Please note that the Concert Hall Perfect for: is undergoing renovations in 2020, Cocktail event so will be closed during this period. Seated lunch or dinner with formal presentations Location Product launches Concert Hall Northern Foyers PR events Photo by Daniel Boud View Map Fashion showcases

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Wrapping the famous theatre space, the Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyers are simply breathtaking. With three levels available, a private wrap-around balcony, spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bride, high glass ceilings, red carpeted stairs and iconic beams, this venue provides a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere for any business event.

This venue is primarily available for small to medium evening events.

Features: Full harbour views Private entrance Wrap around balcony Capacity: Multi-level Single Level AUX access 100 Seated | 350 Cocktail Perfect for: All Levels Cocktail event 200 Seated | 700 Cocktail Seated lunch or dinner with formal presentations Location Product launches Joan Sutherland Theatre PR events Northern Foyers Fashion showcases Joan Sutherland View map Talk to our event specialists about availability, as this venue is subject to the Sydney Opera House Theatre performance schedule.

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THE CULINARY EXPERTS

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Meet the Chefs

Ambassador Chef, Left to Right Karen Martini George Diamond Karen Martini Hatted chef, restaurateur and food Kasper Christensen writer, Karen Martini brings with her 20 years of experience - heading up leading restaurant kitchens including the critically acclaimed Melbourne Wine Room and Sydney’s Iceberg’s Dining Room.

Karen’s menu inspiration at the Sydney Opera House draws from her own Tunisian-Italian heritage and both the traditional and contemporary significance of this iconic landmark to create “wildly composed contemporary Australian cuisine”.

Executive Chef, Kasper Christensen

Danish-Australian Executive Chef, Photos by Daniel Boud Kasper Christensen, has worked throughout Denmark, France and Australia. Inspired by his Nordic heritage and appreciation of Australian native cuisine, he We find great joy in the creation currently leads the Trippas White of memorable dishes with flavours Group kitchen teams at Sydney that resonate long after the meal. Opera House. “As chefs we are charged with the ultimate responsibility of creating a memory… that can only be achieved Curate a menu suited to your by intensifying the flavours and extraordinary event, with help textures to such a level that it from our dedicated chefs and incites an emotion” event specialists. Group Executive Chef, Download our George Diamond. Spring/Summer Menu

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Cocktail

Cold Canapés Substantial Canapés Selection Hummus, harissa, linseed cracker, dukkha, petals (df, gf, v) Vegetarian Ponzole, tomato, chilli, ricotta salata (gf, v)* Slow roast cocktail tomato, almond ricotta, oregano (df, gf, v) Soba noodle, yuzu dashi, edamame, tofu, enoki mushrooms (df, vg) Watermelon, sangria, mint, feta (gf, v) Salt & pepper squid, potato sticks, citrus aioli, nori salt (df, gf)

Kingfish cornetto, kohlrabi, cultured cream, shiso Fish finger sandwich, barramundi, tartare, lemon

Crostini of ocean trout rillettes, roe, chopped chive Butter toasted Rueben, wagyu pastrami, sauerkraut, gruyere

Sydney rock oyster, verjuice, compressed cucumber, lemon balm (df, gf) Lamb slider, spinach, beetroot, whipped fetta

Thai chicken larb, lettuce cup, lime, lemon grass, coriander (df, gf) Wagyu beef slider, cheddar, tomato jam, mustard aioli Wagyu bresaola, truffle aioli, parmesan crostini Dessert Canapés

Hot Canapés Profiterole, passionfruit custard or chocolate cream

Peking duck crepe roll, shallot, shiso infused plum sauce (df) Opera cake, raspberry, gold dust

Salt & pepper squid, yuzu mayonnaise, furikake seasoning (df, gf) Chocolate tart, raspberry gel

Porcini & pumpkin arancini, garlic aioli, parmesan (gf, v)* Mini cinnamon doughnut, dulche de leche, fruit sugar

Crostini of Murray cod, crushed potato, garlic, parmesan Bounty chocolate tartlet, coconut, raw cacao

Halloumi tartlet, currents, cauliflower, parsley, almond(v) Native flavoured macaron

Seared scallop, cauliflower purée, caviar(gf) *Vegan option available Riverina lamb sausage roll, potato, buttered leek

Pork belly, apple, rosemary, crackling, smoked black salt (df, gf)

*Vegan option available

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Food Stations

Antipasto Station Sliced cured meats, parmesan cheese, dips, grissini, lavosh

Cheese Station Selection of 4 artisan cheeses, condiments, lavosh, toasted walnut raisin bread.

Cold seafood Station Peeled prawns, mary rose & shredded iceberg for DIY prawn cocktails and oyster’s natural or mignonette served on ice.

Crudities & dips Station Colorful display of seasonal vegetables, three types of dips & bread

Sweet Station Selection of small sweet items (i.e. opera cake, native flavored macaroons) Sample Business Events Menu

Sit Down Events Dessert* Vanilla mousse, brown sugar meringue, berries, lime-olive oil curd (gf) Entrée Apple tarte terrine with white chocolate & salted caramel Pickled beetroot ravioli, goats curd, burnt butter, hazelnut, balsamic (gf, v) Berry & frangipane tart, wattle seed ice cream, toasted white chocolate Spanner crab salad, mango, papaya, cashews, Vietnamese mint, nahm jim sauce (df, gf) Yogurt and raspberry delice, passion fruit, strawberry mousse

Torched ocean trout, abalone vinaigrette, ginger, Hazelnut chocolate mousse cake, caramel popcorn, coriander, cucumber, nori (df, gf) raspberry gel

King prawn, watermelon, sesame, fennel, ponzu dressing (df, gf)

Terrine of grilled free-range chicken & leek, charred corn salsa, Tea & Coffee preserved lemon aioli (df, gf) Double roaster coffee and selection of T2 Teas Jamon Serrano, artichoke emulsion, hazelnut vinaigrette, frisee, parmesan (df) Sides (Additional charges apply) Main Mixed leaves, lemon vinaigrette, sprouts (df, gf, v) Vegetarian Ponzole, pinto bean, chickpea, chilli,

almond, ricotta salata (gf) and a choice of;

King salmon, red pepper salsa, dried olives, Roma tomato (df, gf) Roasted potato with garlic, rosemary (df, gf, v) or Wild barramundi cooked in salt crust, shaved fennel, dill & clam sauce (gf) Steamed seasonal greens with lemon olive oil (df, gf, v) Free range chicken breast, truffled white corn polenta, marinated Brussel leaves, chicken crumble (gf)

Riverina lamb rump, white bean, spiced tomato, sauce mimosa (df, gf) *Vegan option available

Beef fillet, charred onion, celeriac puree, puffed grains, crispy kale(gf)

27 FAQs Business Events

How do my suppliers deliver to Is your venue wheelchair friendly? Can I leave anything on site when your venue? If you have guests with accessibility my event has finished? The Opera House loading dock is issues, please advise your event All equipment/styling must be the main location for collections specialist who will be happy to fully bumped out on the same day, and deliveries. You will need an provide additional information. We unless previously agreed otherwise access code to enter the dock do have a buggy service available with your event specialist. and this can be arranged through for guests with mobility access, your event coordinator, who will dependent on which venue your Can my guests smoke at also schedule and manage your event is held. your venue? deliveries. Sydney Opera House is a non- Can we bring our own food smoking venue. Please view our What time can my suppliers access and alcohol? house map for designated the venue before my event? External catering or self-catering smoking areas. Supplier access to your venue is within our venues is not permitted generally two hours prior to your with the exception of a birthday or What audio-visual equipment event start time and bump out must celebration cake. However, please is available? be complete one hour after your speak with our events specialists Please speak with our friendly event event finish time. If you have a full for specific permissions in relation specialists about any audio-visual day hire or a more substantial set to BYO beverage, cakeage and requirements. Please note, there up, then additional bump in and applicable charges. is a charge for any audio-visual bump out time can be organised equipment hire. with your coordinator. Additional Do you cater for special dietary charges may apply. requirements? How do I confirm my event? Yes we do! We understand the There will be two contracts issued Is styling included for my event? wide range of dietary requirements to you; one from Sydney Opera We provide a range of tables, that guests may have. Dietary House Venue Hire and one from chairs, linen, napkins, cutlery, plates requirements must be confirmed 7 Trippas White Group (TWG). and glassware (house selection). working days prior to your event. For TWG, this is done directly Any additional styling needed with our events team pending can be arranged with your event Can I utilise styling and theming availability (availability will be specialist. items for my event? e.g. can i confirmed through SOH Venue bring a media wall? Hire). Your food and beverage will Where do my guests park? Yes. Within your exclusive spaces be confirmed once we receive your Sydney Opera House car park is the there are no restrictions on styling, signed catering agreement and closest parking area and is operated however, no naked flames are your deposit payment of 25% of the by Wilson Parking, located at 2A permitted. There are restrictions on minimum spend. Macquarie Street. For rates and styling external and public spaces, more information, please visit particularly in relation to branding. wilsonparking.com.au Please speak with our events specialists for more information. You may bring in your own suppliers or we can recommend.

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Map Key Lower Concourse

Ground Level Northern Broadwalk

Upper Level

Outside area

Yallamundi Rooms Entrance Facilities Northern Foyer Access Northern Foyer

Public Lift

Toilets * Eastern Car Park Access Stairs

* Western Stairs Joan Sutherland Concert Hall Theatre

Southern Foyer

Utzon Southern Room Foyer * * Western Eastern Entry Entry

Western Bennelong Broadwalk Box Oce Entry

Public Lift to All Levels

Stage Door Courtesy Bus Stop

Monumental Stairs

Forecourt

Stairs to Lower Concourse

Lower Concourse

Stairs to Lower Concourse Accessible Drop Zone Royal Botanic Gardens

Ramp

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Circular Quay * Pre-arranged entry only Next steps

Our dedicated event specialists will guide you on each step, and pay attention to every detail. From the catering to correspondence, presentations to personal styles nothing is left to chance. We treat every detail with the respect it deserves.

For all your catering and event needs please contact Trippas White Group’s dedicated event specialists on:

1300 305 529 SOH. [email protected]

To discuss venue availability and venue hire inclusions, please contact the SOH Functions Team by filling out the Enquiry Form

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Bennelong Point Sydney NSW 2000

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