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 Sydney’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 Sydney Harbour Bridge. 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 - City of Sydney 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, Darling Harbour 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