BENNELONG · Located in the Sydney Opera House, ‘the most recognisable building on the planet’. Bennelong is a truly unique dining location; a pinnacle of Sydney

Located in the Sydney Opera House, ‘the

most recognisable building on the planet’.

Bennelong is a truly unique dining location;

a pinnacle of Sydney’s premier dining

experiences. The different levels within the

World Heritage listed Bennelong space

provide the opportunity to engage with

guests across a broad level of needs.

BENNELONG

Menus are developed by Peter Gilmore,

who has been the enigmatic Head Chef

at Quay restaurant in Sydney for the last

15 years. Peter’s creative and original

cuisine has seen the restaurant receive an

unprecedented number of Australian and

international awards, and establish itself

at the forefront of Australia’s food scene.

Peter describes his cuisine as “food inspired

by nature.” Peter’s cuisine philosophy of

Nature, Intensity, Texture and Purity can be

seen in every dish he creates.

PETER GILMORE

“My aim is to create original, beautifully crafted food

with a big emphasis on texture, harmony of flavours

and a sense of overall balance. Over the years

my food philosophy has evolved into a personal

style that celebrates being a cook in Australia. It

embraces nature’s diversity and seeks to achieve

a sense of balance and purity through produce,

technique, texture, flavour and composition.”

Peter Gilmore

“FOOD INSPIRED

BY NATURE”

PETER GILMORE

THE SPACES

Housed within the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House precinct, this venue is

arguably one of the most iconic Australian venues available today.

With views over Circular Quay and the The Royal Botanic Gardens, the lower tier of the

venue offers Sydney’s most spectacular dining room. Exclusively seating up to 100 guests

with the option of enjoying the dazzling upper tier for pre-dinner drinks and canapés. The venue also holds up to 300 guests

for a cocktail canapé event.

THE VENUE

FINK GROUP FUNCTIONSBennelong Restaurant, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

P | +61 2 8275 8290 E | [email protected]

SEATED - CAPACITY | 100 GUESTS

SIT DOWN - PRICE GUIDE

LUNCH | 3 Course Venue Menu (2 options alternate serve) $130 pp

DINNER | 3 Course Venue Menu (2 options alternate serve) $140 pp

Choice menu surcharge(2 options choice menu - limited to 60 guests) $15 pp

4 Course Set Menu $175 pp

OPTIONSCheese Course $15 pp

Canapés on arrival $6/7 ea

CANAPÉS - CAPACITY | 300 Guests (evening functions only)

CANAPÉS - PRICE GUIDE (food only)Piece canapes $6/7 eaBowl food $15 eaDessert canapes $6/7 ea

2 hour event $62 pp3 hour event $95 pp4 hour event $125 pp

MINIMUM SPEND

LUNCH - SIT DOWNMonday - ThursdayJanuary - December $16,000

LUNCH - SIT DOWNFriday - Sunday January - October $30,000November - December $40,000

DINNER | Monday - SundayJanuary - October $50,000November - December $60,000Non-Corporate Events upon request

For all group reservations a discretionary 10% service charge is added to the final bill as a gratuity for the staff. The total bill for the booking is to be paid in full at the completion of your meal. The service charge is not included in the minimum spend.

All prices quoted are inclusive of GST

Menu selections are subject to change without notice based on seasonality and availability. All beverages are charged on consumption.

Prices valid for 3 months.

THE VENUE

THE TABLEAn exclusive space reserved for our high

profile guests and guests of The House. Providing discretion and privacy, without

being removed from the fabric of the restaurant. The perfect semi-private space

for an intimate lunch or dinner. Seating up to 10 guests.

For all group reservations a discretionary 10% service charge is added to the final bill as a gratuity for the staff. The total bill for the booking is to be paid in full at the completion of your meal. The service charge is not included in the minimum spend. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST Prices valid for 3 months.

CAPACITY LUNCH OR DINNER | 10 GUESTS

PRICE GUIDELUNCH | Friday - Sunday3 Course Group Menu $130 pp

DINNER | Monday - Sunday3 Course Group Menu $140 pp

OPTIONSAdditional Appetisers from Cured and Cultured $9 - $36Cheese Course $15 pp

Menu selections are subject to change without notice based on seasonality and availability.All beverages are charged on consumption.

MINIMUM SPENDLUNCH | Friday – Sunday $2,000

DINNER | Monday – Sunday $2,000

For all group reservations a discretionary 10% service charge is added to the final bill as a gratuity for the staff. The service charge is not included in the minimum spend. The total bill for the booking is to be paid in full at the completion of your meal.All prices quoted are inclusive of GST Prices valid for 3 months.

CAPACITY | LUNCH OR DINNER Up to 14 Guests on 1 table - Non-exclusiveup to 28 Guests over two tables - Exclusive Maximum 14 guests on one table.

PRICE GUIDELUNCH | 3 Course Circle Menu $130 pp

DINNER | 3 Course Circle Menu $140 pp

Canapés on arrival $6/7 eaAdditional Cheese Course $15 pp

The 3 course Circle menu is a selection of shared appetisers to start, followed by a choice of main and dessert.

Menu selections are subject to change without notice based on seasonality and availability. All beverages are charged on consumption.

MINIMUM SPENDLUNCH | Monday - Thursday $3,000

LUNCH | Friday-SundayNon exclusive for up to 14 Guests $2,000Exclusive for up to 28 Guests $4,000

DINNER | Sunday - ThursdayNon exclusive for up to 14 Guests $2,500Exclusive for up to 28 Guests $5,000

DINNER | Friday & SaturdayNon exclusive for up to 14 Guests $3,000Exclusive for up to 28 Guests $6,000

Situated on the top tier of the venue featuring panoramic views of the

harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Perfect for a corporate lunch or dinner,

seating up to 28 guests on 2 tables overlooking the restaurant.

THE CIRCLESEATED EVENT

CAPACITY & AVAILABILITY LUNCH | Monday - Thursday 60 guestsDINNER | Sunday - Wednesday 60 guests

Please note The Circle is not available for cocktail functions on Thursday evenings, all day Friday and Saturday, or Sunday lunch.

PRICE GUIDE (FOOD ONLY)Piece canapes $6/7 eaBowl food $15 eaDessert canapes $6/7 ea

2 hour event $62 pp3 hour event $95 pp4 hour event $125 pp

MINIMUM SPENDLUNCH | Monday - Thursday $3,000DINNER | Sunday - Wednesday $5,000

For all group reservations a discretionary 10% service charge is added to the final bill as a gratuity for the staff. The service charge is not included in the minimum spend.

The total bill for the booking is to be paid in full at the completion of your meal.

All prices quoted are inclusive of GST Prices valid for 3 months.

The Circle can also hold up to 60 guests for a cocktail canapé style event.

THE CIRCLECANAPE EVENT

ENTRÉE

Mooloolaba Yellowfin tuna kohlrabi rémoulade, anchovy emulsion

black rice & laver crisps

Salad of confit tomatoesstracciatella, smoked almonds

amaranth, sherry caramel, linaria

Spanner crab, soft polenta, palm heartcrème fraîche emulsion, sunflower, popcorn

Seared tartare of Rangers Valley wagyuhorseradish cream, capers, parsley

crispy beef tendon

MAIN

Roasted pink snappernative coastal greens, umami butter, lemon purée

Arkady grass fed lambhispi cabbage, fermented rye

peas & blossoms

Crisp suckling pig bellyconfit organic carrots, pickled onions, black & white garlic

Twice cooked goats curd soufflégreens, C2, lemon jam, roasted hazelnuts

DESSERT

Five textures of Queensland mango

Chocolate cake from across the water

Australian cheese

Peter Gilmore, Executive Chef

Rob Cockerill, Head Chef

SAMPLE FUNCTION MENU

THE VENUE


BENNELONG GROUP MENU



ENTRÉE

Salad of confit tomatoes, stracciatella, smoked almondsamaranth, sherry caramel, linaria

Seared tartare of Rangers Valley wagyuhorseradish cream, capers, parsley, crispy beef tendon

Roasted Tasmanian octopuscharred pickled cucumber, verjuice, lime aioli, salty ice plant

Fraser Island spanner crabsoft polenta, palm heart, corn, sunflower, crème fraîche emulsion

MAIN

Roasted Pink Snapperheirloom radishes, shellfish broth, lobster roe emulsion

Crisp suckling pig bellyconfit organic carrots, pickled onions, black & white garlic

Arkady grass fed lambhispi cabbage, fermented rye, peas & blossoms


DESSERT



Australian Cheese




ENTRÉEALL SERVED TO SHARE

Salad of confit tomatoesstracciatella, smoked almonds

amaranth, sherry caramel, linaria

Seared tartare of Rangers Valley wagyuhorseradish cream, capers, parsley

crispy beef tendon

Mooloolaba Yellowfin tunakohlrabi rémoulade, anchovy emulsion

black rice & laver crisps

MAIN

Roasted pink snapperheirloom radishes, shellfish broth

lobster roe emulsion

Arkady grass fed lambhispi cabbage, fermented rye

peas & blossoms


DESSERT



Australian cheese

THE CIRCLE

PIECE CANAPES

Sydney rock oysters, lemon pepper, granita $5

Chestnut & truffle arancini $6

Tart of raw beetroot, creme fraiche $6

Cured black pig ham & polenta hot cake $7

Mooloolaba Yellowfin tuna kohlrabi rémoulade, laver crisps $7

Poached yabbies, buckwheat pikelets $7

Suckling pig sausage roll, black garlic $7

Fried prawn dumpling, seaweed, aioli $7

Spanner crab cakes, lime mayonnaise $7

BOWL FOOD

Roasted carrot, sheepmilk feta, almond salad $15

Truffle risotto $15

Beef cheek, pomme purée, roasted hazelnut crumble $15

DESSERT CANAPES

Raspberry macaroons $6

Citrus meringue tart $6

Cherry jam lamington $7

Five textured chocolate cake $7

2 HOUR CANAPE EVENT | 6 canapes + 1 bowl + 1 dessert - $62 pp

*Available for lunch functions only

(please select 6 different canapes, 1 bowl & 1 dessert)

3 HOUR CANAPE EVENT | 8 canapes + 2 bowls + 2 desserts - $95 pp

(please select 7 different canapes, 2 bowls & 2 desserts)

4 HOUR CANAPE EVENT | 10 canapes + 3 bowls + 2 desserts - $125 pp

(please select 8 different canapes, 3 bowls & 2 desserts)


CANAPÉS - THE VENUE

RECOMMENDATIONS




CANAPÉS - THE CIRCLE



PIECE CANAPES








Fried prawn dumpling, seaweed, aioli $7

Spanner crab cakes, lime mayonnaise $7

BOWL FOOD

Roasted carrot, sheepmilk feta, almond salad $15

Salad of confit tomatoes, stracciatella, smokedalmonds, amaranth, sherry caramel, linaria $15

Truffle risotto $15

DESSERT CANAPES

Raspberry macaroons $6

Citrus meringue tart $6

Five textured chocolate cake $7

CANAPÉ EVENT MENU

PRE-LUNCH OR DINNER CANAPÉ MENU








FUNCTION WINE

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

Stefano Lubiana, BrutGranton, Tasmania, NV

Charles Heidsieck, Brut RéserveReims, France, NV

Paul Bara, Brut, Grand RoséBouzy, France, NV

Pol Roger, Brut VintageÉpernay, France, 2006

RIESLING

Vickery, WatervaleClare Valley, South Australia, 2017

Frankland Estate, Poison Hill VineyardFrankland River, Western Australia, 2016

Jean-Luc Mader, Rosacker, Grand CruAlsace, France, 2014

PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO

Symphonia, Pinot GrigioKing Valley, Victoria, 2017

Lethbridge, Pinot GrisGeelong, Victoria, 2016

Ronco del Gelso, Sot Lis Rivis, Pinot GrigioFriuli, Italy, 2015

SEMILLON

BrokenwoodHunter Valley, New South Wales, 2015

Tyrrell’s, Vat 1Hunter Valley, New South Wales, 2012

SAUVIGNON BLANC

The Lane, Block 10Adelaide Hills, South Australia, 2016

Jean-Max Roger, Cuvée C.M.

Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2014

CHARDONNAY

McWilliams, Appellation SeriesTumbarumba, New South Wales, 2015

Oakridge, Barkala Ridge

Yarra Valley, Victoria, 2015

Voyager Estate, Broadvale Block 5Margaret River, Western Australia, 2014

ROSÉ

Jim Barry, Annabelle’sClare Valley, South Australia, 2017

Château RiotorCôtes de Provence, France 2015

Domaine La SuffreneBandol, France, 2015

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PINOT NOIR

McWilliams, Appellation SeriesTumbarumba, New South Wales, 2014

Lino Ramble, Red RoverAdelaide Hills, South Australia, 2016

Paradigm Hill, L’ami SageMornington Peninsula, Victoria, 2015

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Three Dark Horses, The BandyMcLaren Vale, South Australia, 2016

XanaduCoonawarra, South Australia, 2014

Parker, First GrowthCoonawarra, South Australia, 2012

SHIRAZ

Battle of BosworthMcLaren Vale, South Australia, 2014

Tim SmithBarossa Valley, South Australia, 2015

Battely, SyrahBeechworth, Victoria, 2010

Rockford, Basket Press, ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, 2014

Torbreck, RunRigBarossa Valley, South Australia, 2006

DESSERT WINE

Lillypilly, Noble HarvestRiverina, New South Wales, 2012, 375ml

Mount Horrocks ‘Cordon Cut’ Riesling Clare Valley, South Australia, 2016, 375ml

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BOOKING/CONFIRMATIONBennelong Terms & Conditions form must be completed, signed and returned to us with the specified deposit to ensure your booking is confirmed. Provisional reservations will only be held for 7 days.

DEPOSITA 50% deposit (of minimum spend requirement) must be given at the time of confirmation. If the deposit is not received by the due date, the booking will be cancelled.

MINIMUM SPENDFor exclusive venue hires our payment policy requires that the remaining 50% minimum spend be paid 7 working days (Monday to Friday) prior to your function. The outstanding balance is to be settled on the day of your function.

FINAL NUMBERS/PAYMENTGuaranteed numbers are required 3 working days prior to your function. The charges will apply to guaranteed minimum numbers, or the final head count, whichever is greater. All accounts need to be settled at the conclusion of the event. Personal/company cheques will not be accepted.

CANCELLATIONSAll cancellations are to be made in writing. In the event of a cancellation, postponement or transfer of the event date of The Venue: 90 days before your function date 100% of the deposit will be retained. In the event of a cancellation, postponement or transfer of the event date The Circle or The Table: more than 14 days prior to the function date the full deposit will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the function date will not be entitled to a refund of deposit.

DAMAGESThe client is financially liable for any damage to Bennelong restaurant and Sydney Opera House property, fixtures or fittings whether sustained by their own actions, or through the actions of their guests, contractors or sub-contractors. Nothing is to be attached, nailed, screwed or stapled to the walls, doors or other surfaces.

INSURANCE/PUBLIC LIABILITYBennelong restaurant accepts no responsibility fordamage or loss of merchandise, equipment or personal articles left in the venue during or after a function.

DELIVERY/COLLECTION OF GOODSDue to strict Sydney Opera House security restrictionsif you require any deliveries they must be approved and co-ordinated by Bennelong Function Staff. All equipment and items delivered for a function must be collected immediately after the function, unless prior arrangements have been made.

FURNITURE REMOVALShould the removal of Bennelong restaurant furniture be required for a function, a fee will be incurred by the client to cover the costs of removal and storage of such furniture.

FOOD/BEVERAGESBennelong restaurant does not permit food or beverages to be brought onto the premises.

DECORATIONSBennelong restaurant does not allow sparklers or candles where the flame is exposed. No furniture or theming is permitted anywhere outside the venue. Any theming must be aligned with the Sydney Opera House Conservation Management plan.

AV SUPPLIERSOur preferred AV supplier is the Sydney Opera House.Should an external AV supplier be employed for a function an additional charge will be incurred to cover the cost of a Bennelong venue manager to supervisor bump-in and bump-out.

MUSIC - Exclusive Hire or Mon-Thu Circle lunches onlyAll entertainment arranged by the client is subject toBennelong management approval. Bennelong must benotified in full detail of any noise / music levels including specific instruments and theme. Bennelong retains complete discretion of music and noise levels at all times to vary or cease entertainment levels that don’t comply with applicable law and Sydney Opera House regulation or which may cause Bennelong to breach the lease agreement.

HOURSStandard duration for functions is 4 hours for lunch and 5 hours for an evening function. Access to the venue for a lunch event is guaranteed from 10am. Access to the venue for an evening event is guaranteed from 4.00pm. Before and after the specified time and after 12am a charge of $500 per hour or part hour applies plus the cost of all beverages consumed. Guests will be required to vacate the premises within 30 minutes after the conclusion of service. If your booking is at lunch, all guests must be vacated by 4.00pm. All dinner functions can commence from 5.30pm onwards.

SERVICE FEE/PUBLIC HOLIDAYSFor all group reservations a discretionary 10% servicecharge is added to the final bill as a gratuity for the staff. The total bill for the booking is to be paid in full at the completion of your meal. The service charge is not included in the minimum spend. An additional 12.5% surcharge will apply to the account total for all functions held on public holidays.

PRICE VARIATIONSEvery endeavour is made to maintain prices as originally quoted, however, they may change without notice. Please allow a price increase of 10% if quoted more than 3 months prior to the function date.

CLIENT AND GUEST CONDUCT Bennelong restaurant is committed to the ResponsibleService of Alcohol. Intoxicated guests will not be served. It is a requirement of law that intoxicated persons are removed from licensed premises.

Any person considered to be under the effect of alcohol or involved in any riotous, disorderly, offensive or improper conduct may be removed from licensed premises by security personnel.

Public access must be maintained at all times around the perimeter of the Sydney Opera House. No littering or loitering at Sydney Opera House is permitted. The client must ensure that itself and its guests do not disturb other activities that may be occurring at Sydney Opera House

VEHICLE DROP OFF AND/OR COLLECTIONIn accordance with Sydney Opera House security protocols, vehicle drop offs and/or collection directly to/from the Sydney Opera House Concourse is not permitted. Vehicle drop offs and/or collection is only possible at the security gatehouse located off the roundabout at the end of Macquarie Street. There are currently no provisions for inclement weather.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCESThe Sydney Opera House is a live performing arts venue. The number and size of performances vary on any given date and may affect your event through a higher volume of the general public within the Sydney Opera House and its precinct. No assurances have been or can be given about other activities that may occur at the time of the event. Should your event take place on the date of a scheduled Forecourt concert please be aware that significantly increased numbers of the general public would be expected in the area which may affect you and your guests’ transport times and parking availability. Forecourt concerts attract audiences of up to 6000, require large amounts of infrastructure and will generate sound and lighting effects that may impact Bennelong restaurant .

BATHROOMSWomen and men’s bathrooms are located in the Opera House foyer on Level 1. These are external to Bennelong restaurant, available to site visitors and are shared with two main theatres. There may be queues before performances and during intervals.

BENNELONG TERMS & CONDITIONS

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BENNELONG · Located in the Sydney Opera House, ‘the most recognisable building on the planet’. Bennelong is a truly unique dining location; a pinnacle of Sydney