50 GOLDEN YEARS OF DOLTONE HOUSE

Doltone House started as the realisation of a dream of the Stubbs family in 1969. In 1995, the Signorelli family were given the opportunity and honour to continue the Doltone House success story. They took Doltone House from a singular venue in the Sutherland Shire, to making its mark as one of ’s most iconic hospitality brands. Doltone House Catering + Venue Collection now comprises six inspiring venues and over 30 event spaces.

The Signorelli family has humble beginnings as Italian migrants. However, what sets them apart is their proven motivation, drive and vision to grow and expand their operations. They are now a leader in the hospitality and events industry. Today, Doltone House is a brand synonymous with quality and the highest-level service and the number one choice for milestone family occasions, weddings, christenings, birthdays and other social gatherings, to significant domestic and international business events such as product launches, national conferences, gala fundraisers and the like.

This successful journey has involved a dedicated and loyal team. Former and current employees will always be a significant part of the Doltone House journey. The Signorelli family are extremely grateful for the calibre of team that bring Doltone House alive every day. They are talented, proud, committed and loyal to the brand. Every team member is an extension of the Doltone House family.

The 50th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect, recollect and recount the memories. It is a time to cherish and be grateful. The following pages reveal the incredible evolution of the Doltone House brand. It is with full hearts we celebrate the significant milestones over the last 50 years.

Doltone House is a brand synonymous with family values and a strong work ethic, having big dreams and exceptional standards of food and service. 50 YEARS OF… WELCOMING 50 YEARS OF… RAISING GLASSES 50 YEARS OF… CONNECTING THE DOTS 50 YEARS OF… FAMILY & PASSION 50 YEARS OF… BUBBLES & CHEERS DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

1969 1970s 1980s Early 90’s

Dolly and Tony Stubbs along with Doltone House became a successful business almost In 1984 Tony Stubbs passed away. Rhonda and Jeff Wilson preserved their children, Barry, Karen and immediately. With the family creating and maintaining the successful business with their Rhonda laid the foundations of a high reputation in providing quality food, service Dolly and Tony’s two daughters, Rhonda and Karen children, Adam and Belinda, a third their wedding venue ‘dream’. They and attention to detail. and their spouses Jeff and Garry, reacquired the generation beginning their working incorporated their names Dolly business to continue servicing the wedding industry. careers at Doltone House. and Tony, to become ‘Doltone In 1977 Dolly and Tony Stubbs decided to lease the Dolly remained in the business for twelve months as House’ situated in Sylvania Waters Doltone House business due to Tony’s health. The a mentor. successful reputation of the business was maintained. amongst the Gwawley Bay river. In 1987 Karen and Garry Williams sold their share to Rhonda and Jeff Wilson.

DOLLY TONY DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

1995 1997 1999 2000

In December, the Signorelli family The Signorelli family invested in a major renovation Doltone House wins a significant government tender, Going For Gold! Doltone purchased Doltone House Sylvania of Sylvania Waters, increasing the size of the spaces acquiring the large marquee function space at the House wins a major contract Waters. They continued to uphold to accommodate up to 800 guests. Darling Island Centre located in Pyrmont. Previously in the 2000 Sydney Olympic the values of the business working this space was the temporary Sydney Casino; it could Games period. They became together to maintain its exceptional Doltone House quickly became the pioneers of the cater up to 1,000 guests and exceeded 2,000m2. This the exclusive caterer for the reputation. A monumental year in wedding industry and transformed ’banquet’ catering venture opened the doors and the initial opportunities Sydney Olympic Media Centre the timeline for what was to follow. to a level that was of a-la carte standard, raising the bar of securing relationships into the domestic and and the Florida World Pavilion for the industry. To this day, everyone looks forward to a international business events market. that exceeded 3,000m2. Doltone address on an invitation.

Under new ownership for just two years, Doltone House 1999 - Annual Bridal Industry Award 2000 - Annual Bridal Industry Award Wedding Reception / Function Centre of NSW Wedding Coordinator won important industry awards.

1997 - Annual Bridal Industry Award Wedding Reception / Function Centre of NSW

1998 - Annual Bridal Industry Award Wedding Reception / Function Centre of NSW DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2001 2004 2005 2006 2007

On 12th August, the Signorelli family A major transformation of Jones Bay Wharf The Signorelli family, successful Doltone House Loft in Pyrmont Doltone Limousines, a luxury purchased the 3,000m2 heritage-listed site, took place, converting the historic finger wharf tenderer for the five year was introduced to the wedding fleet of vintage Rolls Royce’s Jones Bay Wharf Pyrmont overlooking the into an iconic and unique event space for the catering and development and corporate market. It is a and Chryslers were acquired iconic . This building events industry. Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf rights to the St George Sailing sleek multifunctional space and offered as an extension is of exceptional cultural significance. It is a opened its doors in February for its first event. Club, situated on the Georges split over three levels, ideal to wedding services. remarkable port structure, in size, modular On 28 February, Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf River. This became Doltone for unique events. design and a landmark for Pyrmont and was officially opened in the presence of the House Sans Souci. Sydney Harbour. Hon Bob Carr, former Premier of NSW. 2007 - Meetings and Events Industry Awards Meeting Venue 150-500 delegates

2007 - Business Awards Entertainment Venue

2001 - Annual Bridal Industry Award 2007 - Deloitte NSW Family Business Wedding Reception / Function Centre of NSW Growth Award

2001 - Annual Bridal Industry Award 2007 - Italian Chamber of Commerce Wedding Coordinator Awards of Excellence DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2007 2008 2009 2009

In October 2007, Biaggio Signorelli was Shortly after his passing, the family were In January, Doltone House becomes the Doltone House returns to the former Temporary diagnosed with Mesothelioma, an asbestos determined to fulfil their father’s dying wish to successful tenderer to purchase Deepwater Sydney Casino location, now a fully developed related cancer. help save others. They established the Biaggio Motor Boat Club located in Milperra. A 40 acre precinct. Signorelli Asbestos Cancer Foundation to raise waterfront site with proposed plans and vision Six months later, on 30 May 2008, Biaggio funds to create awareness, early detection, to feature a 1,500 seat events and exhibition The commencement of Doltone House, Darling passed away surrounded by family. Over treatment and ultimately a cure centre, restaurant including a dedicated Island Wharf proudly housed in NSW’s first 4,000 people attended his funeral at St. for mesothelioma. market kitchen garden and a 100 room hotel 6-star green star venue. This venue is located Mary’s Cathedral Sydney, an honourable accommodation, scheduled to open in 2025. across the road from The Star, walking distance tribute for a true gentleman and family man. from the International Convention Centre Sydney, and various five-star 2009 - Australian Event Awards Best Venue accommodations. Doltone House commits to lead the way by providing sustainability in 2009 - NSW Family Business Australia Awards 2008 - Meetings & Events Industry NSW Awards the events industry. The building was officially Corporate Social Responsibility 2nd Generation opened in the presence of the Hon Kristina 2008 - Meetings and Events Industry Awards 2009 - Meetings and Events Industry Awards Keneally, former Premier of NSW. Meeting Venue 150-500 delegates Meeting Venue 2009 - Readers Choice Award – mice.net Best Unique Venue DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2010 2010 2010 2010

Doltone House secures a major The concept and creation of Signorelli Gastronomia ‘Life From A Suitcase’ life-size bronze family Venue synergies and a strong working partnership with Canterbury Bankstown (Eat, Drink, Shop, Cook) was launched. Featuring an sculpture located in front of the Darling Island relationship between the Doltone House Bulldogs becoming sleeve sponsor of innovative and interactive salumeria, gourmet food store, venue, created by Terrance Plowright was gifted Group and Atlantic Group Melbourne saw the NRL team for three consecutive dedicated wine and cheese room, pizzeria, antipasto to the people of NSW from the Signorelli family the commencement of an interstate venue years. A family business partnering bar, cooking school and Italian restaurant rolled into one as a celebration of immigration in Australia. This alliance. This unique partnership delivers a with a family club. became a popular hotspot for locals and clientele. was Sydney’s reserve passenger terminal until range of benefits to clients that enable 1994, where many immigrants in the 1950s and them to seamlessly create, produce and Signorelli Gastronomia fitout wins the New York 1960s first stood on Australian soil including manage amazing events in both Sydney Retail Design Institute Awards. the late Biaggio Signorelli. and Melbourne.

2010 - Australian Business 2010 - Australian Business Awards 2011 - Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2011 - Australian Business Events Expo Events Expo Environmental Sustainability Excellent Award Best Large Stand Best Large Stand Host Employer 2010 - Italian Chamber of Commerce 2011 - Readers Choice Award – mice.net 2010 - Readers Choice Award Excellence Award for Hospitality 2011 - Restaurant & Catering Awards Best Unique Venue – mice.net Excellence in Function/Convention Centre Catering Best Unique Venue 2010 - International Store Design Awards Specialty Food Store (Retail Design Institute New York) DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2012 2012 2012 2013 2014

The ‘NSW Parliament Premiers Doltone House was the Recognising the need to service Doltone House Hyde Park, located on Elizabeth Following three consecutive national wins in the Awards’, which recognised inaugural NSW inductee into the C-Suite sector, Doltone House Street in the heart of the prestigious Sydney same category, Doltone House was inducted services to the community, the ‘Family Business Australia purchased two boardroom suites CBD, is added to the venue collection. into the ‘Meeting and Events Australia Hall of was awarded to Doltone House Hall of Fame’, which celebrated on Jones Bay Wharf - Suite 43 Overlooking Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park and Fame’, which celebrates successful entrants and the Biaggio Signorelli the outstanding contribution and Suite 55. the surrounding designer fashion district. for excellence in their field. Asbestos Cancer Foundation. that family businesses make Designed by acclaimed architect Koichi Takada, to NSW’s economy, community Both harbour front boardrooms it features a grand ballroom with spectacular feature an outdoor entertaining 2014 - Meetings and Events Industry and culture. floor-to-ceiling arched windows and a sleek Hall of Fame area and state-of-the-art and stylish fitout. Specialty Meeting Venue technology. They were designed by award winning interior 2014 - Meetings and Events Industry designer Greg Natale. National Awards Specialty Meeting Venue

2012 - NSW Parliament 2012 - Family Business 2012 - Readers Choice Award 2013 - Meetings and Events Industry 2014 - Meetings and Events Industry Premiers Awards Australia NSW – mice.net National Awards National Awards Biaggio Signorelli Foundation Hall of Fame Best Unique Venue Specialty Meeting Venue Cause Related Event of The Year

2012 - NSW Parliament 2012 - Restaurant 2012 - Meetings and Events 2013 - Meetings and Events Industry 2014 - Meetings and Events Industry Premiers Awards & Catering Awards Industry National Awards NSW Awards NSW Awards Doltone House Excellence in Wedding Catering Specialty Meeting Venue Specialty Meeting Venue Cause Related Event of The Year in a Function Centre DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2014 2016 2017 2018

To meet ever-changing client needs Doltone SoHo a new event space at the historic Doltone House Australian Technology Park, The ‘Italian Chamber of Commerce House launches House of Doltone. A bespoke Jones Bay Wharf location opens. Designed by Eveleigh is added to the venue collection. and Industry Business Awards’ presents styling and theming service exclusively award winning interior designer, Greg Natale. Located within minutes of the Sydney CBD. Paul Signorelli the ‘Hall of Fame’, which is available to Doltone House clients. Covering Ideal for C-level meetings, and dining with 7,000m2 of industrial and open plan space awarded to those who have contributed floral design, centrepieces, lighting, props, an exceptional elevated view of the Sydney for the exhibition and events industry for to the Italian-Australian community. furniture and all the finer details to theme Harbour Bridge. up to 4,600 guests. an event.

2014- Weddings and Events of Australia 2016 - Restaurant & Catering Sydney 2017 - Sutherland Shire 2018 - Italian Chamber of Commerce Award for Wedding Venue of the Year Function / Convention Centre Caterer Local Business Awards & Industry Business Excellence Awards Outstanding Specialised Business Hall of Fame 2014 - Inspire Ex Award Spice News Award 2016 - Spice Hot 100 Best Large Stand Best Venue for a Product Launch 2017 - Southern Sydney Business 2018 - Restaurant & Catering Awards Education Network Wedding Caterer 2014 - Restaurant & Catering National Award 2016 - Spice Hot 100 VET Excellence Award Wedding Caterer Best Venue for a Gala Dinner

2015 - Restaurant & Catering NSW Award 2016 - AIME Stand Awards Wedding Caterer Best Stand under 36sqm DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2018 2018 2019 2019

Doltone House welcomes Anambah House to The Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Cancer Doltone House launches Catering by Doltone, A long awaited premium offering in Sydney’s the venue collection, a regional offering for Foundation marked its 10-year anniversary. an offsite catering service that comes west marked the announcement of a new a growing Sydney demand. Located in the A tribute gala fundraising dinner was held at to your home, office or venue. This was a partnership between Doltone House and Club Hunter Valley countryside, the space offers a the Australian Technology Park, with over proactive approach in offering catering to Marconi. Set to bring an elevated hospitality quiet retreat with stunning old-world charm 2,500 guests in attendance. other premises, venues and unique locations experience to the Sydney West region from and an enclosed garden, vineyard and a across greater Sydney. It was time to stamp an 2020, Doltone House will take over all events at unique heritage setting. already available offering in the marketplace. Club Marconi, offering a premium service for business events and conferences, weddings and social events to members and guests. 2018 - NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Adult Volunteer Overall Regional Winner 2019 - Restaurant & Catering Awards Wedding Caterer 2018 - Spice Hot 100 Best Venue for a Gala Dinner

2018 - Spice Hot 100 Best mid-sized Venue DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

2019 2020 and beyond.

Dolly Stubbs is in good health at 90 years The Stubbs family are very proud that all The extraordinary journey continues. ‘young’ but misses her wonderful hospitality the premises are operated under the name The Signorelli family has a vision of growth and continued expansion plans, ones life that she shared with husband Tony side- of Doltone House, representing where the that will ensure they go from strength-to-strength in the events industry. The by-side for 34 years. She celebrated her 90th dream began. From one hard working family to drive, motivation, passion and sheer hard work, has enabled them to become key birthday at Sylvania Waters earlier this year. another, the Stubbs wish the Signorelli family a industry players, having built one of the strongest iconic hospitality brands in happy 50th Anniversary and continued success Australia. Through a fast-expanding footprint, and the ability to give many flexible in the future. options to a growing clientele, there will be a continued focus in connecting people through experiencing amazing events and ensuring the family’s values of passion, commitment, integrity, trust, courage, and respect are reflected in the brand and their team.

DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS DOLTONE HOUSE CELEBRATING 50 GOLDEN YEARS

50 YEARS OF… BREAKING TRENDS 50 YEARS OF… HEART PUMPING MOMENTS 50 YEARS OF… BURST OF FLAVOURS 50 YEARS OF… MINGLING IDEAS AS PART OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS, WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE YOUR MEMORIES OF EVENTS AT DOLTONE HOUSE THROUGHOUT THE DECADES

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