It’s time to celebrate Sydney! Dust off your dancing shoes – Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a further easing of restrictions for venues from Monday 29th March. Dancing will return and venue capacity limits will ease further allowing event organisers to host all event types with unlimited numbers maintaining the one person per two square metres’ rule.
Doltone House values the health and safety of our clients, guests, suppliers and employees. We are excited to welcome more guests and delegates into our venues in a controlled and COVID safe way.
The Attendee Cap Has Been Lifted!
Last updated February 12, 2021 8:00AM
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed venues in NSW will revert back to the 2sqm rule from Friday 12 February! After experiencing a year like no other, we are excited that this milestone signifies a positive trajectory for face-to-face events. With the 2sqm rule applied to our generously sized venues, this has allowed the green light to resume hosting events at almost full capacity!
Doltone House values the health and safety of our clients, guests, suppliers and employees and we are incredibly excited to welcome you back into our amazing venues in a controlled and COVID safe way.
Important Announcement
Last updated 31 December 2020 10:00AM
People from the Northern Beaches attended a wedding at our Jones Bay Wharf venue on 27 December 2020 in breach of applicable public health orders. Unfortunately, this occurred despite a number of assurances prior to the event, and Doltone House complying with all its statutory obligations.
These people, and all guests for that matter that attended the wedding, were required to, and did in fact, register their attendance at the venue through the NSW Government QR Code App.
Had Doltone House been advised that any person attending the wedding was doing so in breach of government restrictions, then it would have taken all necessary steps to protect the health and safety of its guests and the broader community. Doltone House considers the spread of COVID-19 of paramount importance and continues to offer its support to its prevention.
Easing Of COVID-19 Restrictions For Events Industry!
Last updated 3 December 2020 5:00PM
Our CEO Anna Cesarano responds today on Ben Fordham’s 2GB radio to the newly announced easing of restrictions for all events. From Monday 7th Dec; 1:2sqm rule with no person caps and 50 persons dancing!
Unusual COVID safe Christmas party requests – CEO Anna Cesarano on Seven Sunrise
Last updated 25 November 2020 9:00AM
Watch our CEO Anna Cesarano on the ‘Sunrise Seven Network’ discussing unusual COVID Safe Christmas party requests ranging from silent discos to home deliveries as work parties go virtual with cocktail and pizza making classes, 3 course dinners are delivered to employees homes! It’s Christmas in a box, a virtual Christmas party solution delivered to employees! It’s fun, fully customisable, and enables you to communicate a positive message to your employees.
Double The Triumph For Weddings and Corporate Events
Last updated 23 October 2020 5:00PM
From December 1st the number of people who can attend a wedding will be increased from 150 persons to now 300.With the easing of restrictions doubling the capacity for weddings, we eagerly anticipate further relaxation in relation to the events industry so let’s all stay tuned!
“Thank-you for giving us so much care, positivity and reassurance during such a rollercoaster time and everything was perfect! We barely noticed that small measures were in place with COVID restrictions and all of our guests had so much fun on the night even without dancing. We are so happy that we didn’t postpone because the entire day and night was magical. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Thank-you for making it a seamless and magical experience.” – Laura & Raymond // 26 September 2020 // Read More Wedding Testimonials
Since Friday 16 October 2020, corporate events at hospitality venues with outdoor areas can have up to one attendee per 2 square metres in the outdoor area. Corporate events can now host 300 people per event! The great news is that all our venues in the City and Sydney South have spaces which can cater to that number while still adhering to social distancing rules.
“I wanted to thank all the team at Doltone for our wonderful experience with our pre-recorded session and the beautiful lunch afterwards. From initial discussion to the execution on the day it was flawless! Quality of food was second to none. I certainly would recommend using the recording studio for many corporates” – Door 20A // 17 September 2020 // Read More Corporate Testimonials
VIRTUAL EVENTS HAVE NO LIMIT – INCREASE YOUR EVENT TO BEYOND 300 GUESTS!
Whilst corporates can now hold on-site events with up 300 people, by switching your event to a hybrid event where some of your guests can attend online from home, you can virtually have no limit to your event numbers! Enquire about our Executive Chef curated meal boxes or interactive activation boxes delivered to you!
Stay safe & well Doltone House
Hosting Safe and Successful Events During COVID-19
Last updated 20 August 2020 10:30AM
As a privately owned family business celebrating 50 years, Doltone House continue and stand ready to host your upcoming event in our venues, while following our NSW approved COVID Safe Management Plan. Since 1st July our dedicated onsite catering team have successfully executed over 30 events within our venue spaces, in a COVID safe environment while enforcing and practising the guidelines.
We are onsite daily and ready to chat about your event needs! Site Inspections and Virtual Tours – available 7 days per week!
” We recently conducted our in-room auction event at Doltone House. Management and staff exceeded requirements to provide a COVIDsafe environment for our clients. “ – Burgess Rawson Sydney // 04 August 2020
” Just wanted to personally thank you and the team for the amazing work. I appreciate the extra mile you all went. Had a fantastic time even with all the restrictions in place and the service was astounding. “ – Surosh and Mona // 09 August 2020
It’s been a long couple of months it’s time to start planning your event!
At Doltone House, the safety of our clients, guests, suppliers, employees and their families is always our top priority. We are incredibly excited to reopen our amazing venues in a controlled and responsible way!
To ensure the safety of everyone we have implemented a few changes (in accordance with the advice from the NSW Health Department, State and Federal Governments).
In preparation for the welcome return of running Doltone House events for you, our esteemed client, precautionary measures are in place and new ones have been recently implemented within all Doltone House venues.
We continue to work with the public health authorities as well as State and Federal governments to respond to all new relevant information and advice as restrictions continue to ease.
We are adapting to these changes, and continue to implement every necessary precaution to ensure the safety and comfort of clients, guests and employees which we have outlined in our COVID Safety Management Plan.
Formal Update From Doltone House Regarding Reopening The Events Industry
Last updated 10 June 2020 3:00PM
Following the meeting held on Thursday 28th May 2020 at Doltone House between a coalition of venues, chaired by CEO Wes Lambert of our peak industry body Restaurant & Catering Association (R&CA), a number of venues came together to collaborate on our COVID-19 Reopening Best Practice Guidelines for Function Centres and Caterers. The R&CA presented our proposal to Government last week for their consideration. We eagerly await the outcomes of the discussion with Government to reopen in a healthy and safe way for our clients, guests, employees, suppliers and the function centre industry at large.
Stay safe & well Doltone House
COVID Rules Set To Govern Weddings
Last updated 4 June 2020 5:00PM
(As published in The Daily Telegraph on 3 June 2020)
Wedding guests would need to practice social distancing on the dancefloor and there would be strict rules for cutting the cake, under a plan presented to government to open the events to as many as 100 people.
Industry put the proposal to the state government’s restriction-busting ministers yesterday in an effort to reboot the sector, which generates $1 billion of activity in the state each year.
Up to 20 people can now attend weddings in NSW, but the industry is calling for further easing of restrictions, in-line with rules for pubs and clubs.
Restaurant and Catering Industry Association CEO Wes Lambert said the 6,500 people employed in events and catering have been hit hard by the pandemic.
“There is an opportunity to safely reopen these types of events to get business back in business and people back to work,” Mr Lambert told The Daily Telegraph.
Under the proposal for COVID-safe weddings, caterers and staff would follow similar hygiene practices as restaurants and pubs.
Couples would need two wedding cakes – one for the ceremonial cutting, and one for serving to guests.
Even the dance floor would operate under strict COVID conditions.
“Social distancing should be followed with reasonable exceptions in place (e.g. first dance, father-daughter dance),” the proposal to government says.
“If we keep them the guidelines upfront, (clients) will be compliant,” Doltone House Group Executive Chairman Paul Signorelli said.
“Even if we have to open up differently, at least there’s a celebration taking place.”
Senior ministers wouldn’t be drawn on the proposal when contacted by The Daily Telegraph last night.
“Easing of restrictions is subject to expert health advice. Any proposal received by the NSW Government will be considered in consultation with Health NSW,” a government spokesman said.
The Doltone House group, which runs 30 event spaces and employs 500 people, has had to put its events on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Signorelli said event planners should at least be able to operate under the same rules as pubs or clubs, which are able to cater for up to 50 people per dining area.
“If anything, we are more controlled,” Mr Signorelli said.
“We know exactly who’s in the room (and) who they are related to.”
Even if restrictions are lifted by July, Mr Signorelli said larger weddings are unlikely to take place until later in the year.
“Give us the opening dates, give us the consent to open. And that way we can gradually build from that,” he said.
While weddings are still on hold, suppliers are also feeling the pinch, Mr Signorelli said.
“My butcher, my baker, my cake decorator, my cake supplier, the florist, even the DJ … unless we open up, these other businesses won’t survive.”
Reviving The Venue Industry
Last updated 28 May 2020 4:00PM
Listen to our Executive Chairman Paul Signorelli on the Alan Jones 2GB Breakfast Show today on “reviving the venue industry”.
Stay safe & well Doltone House
We Are Ready When You Are!
Last updated 27 May 2020 18:00PM
It’s been a long couple of months – It’s time to start planning your event!
At Doltone House, the safety of our clients, guests, suppliers, employees and their families is always our top priority. We are incredibly excited to reconnect with you and have re-opened our amazing venues in a controlled and responsible way.
To ensure the safety of everyone we have implemented a few changes (in accordance with the advice from the NSW Health Department, State and Federal Governments). Your appointment will be a little bit different to the normal Doltone experience.
We have implemented the following measures:
– Encouraging all visitors to have the COVIDSafe App installed on their device(s)
– Installed signage and floor markings to help reinforce good hygiene practices
– Maintaining a visitor register for all visitors attending our appointments
– Monitoring employee and visitor temperatures upon arrival
– Keeping the distance between people (wherever possible staying 1.5m apart)
– No physical greetings or shaking hands
– Managing daily visitor numbers to ensure social distancing, so all clients must to make an appointment either over the phone or online.
– Installed sanitising stations to help guests adhere to social distancing and hygiene guidelines
– Equipped our refreshment station with disposable coffee cups and water bottles
– Accepting contactless payments only
– Undertaking additional cleaning – particularly around lifts, bathrooms, food service areas and hard surfaces in all our spaces (including door handles, railings, lift buttons)
– Offering virtual appointments if clients feel they are not ready to visit us in person with the click of a button you’ll be able to experience virtual appointments!
Important notes:
– If you have been asked to self-isolate or are showing flu-like symptoms, you won’t be able to enter Doltone House.
– If you do feel unwell on the day of your appointment please advise our office to reschedule your appointment for another date.
Should the advice change we will amend our plan accordingly. Our rooms boast amazing styling ideas and our sales representatives cannot wait to meet you! Our 50 year celebrations are in full swing, so what are you waiting for?
Stay safe & well Doltone House
We Are Open
Last updated 13 May 2020 09:00AM
Doltone House venues are open for business! Our friendly and professional team are excited to meet you for a private tour of our spaces and discuss your upcoming event at our Sydney South, CBD or Sydney Harbour locations. We are monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak as it evolves and continue to follow the Australian Government Department of Health advice regarding the safety of our employees and clients. You can be assured that we will be taking all necessary health and safety measures in the preparation to your private appointment.
You may also like to experience our “Virtual Appointment” where our event experts are available to chat to you online.
We look forward to welcoming you in our venues or online to discover the world of Doltone. Click on the enquires button or contact us on 02 8571 0622 to organise a private appointment.
Stay safe & well Doltone House
Let’s Go Virtual
Last updated 27 March 2020 09:00AM
We are extremely proud to say that within the past week, we’ve worked together with our clients to postpone impacted events to a future date. It’s a testament of our passion and ethos and enforcing the calibre of our brand in being able to deliver a very reasonable, generous and practical solution to our loyal clients during this unprecedented time.
Whilst we still believe there is no better meeting than face-to-face, we fully support social distancing and are now able to facilitate a virtual appointment. During the virtual appointment, clients can discuss suitable venues, dates, catering and also get a tailored proposal sent after their virtual appointment.
Enquiries and Appointments
? Our team continue to facilitate new enquiries from all clients
? At this time we still welcome in-person appointments, however we wish to limit this to no more than 3 people (in total) and respect the social distancing guidelines as communicated recently by our leaders.
? We will be offering virtual appointments to all our clients (if required) as a precaution and an extra measure of social distancing. Please speak with your sales representative for further information and suitability for a virtual appointment.
Let’s Give Each Other A Break
Last updated 24 March 2020 12:30PM
In the Prime Minister’s words: “If you have booked a wedding, or booked a trip, understand the person you booked it with they’re going through a hard time too. What we need to do is give each other a break, at the moment and sit down and just work through these issues practically as Australians, understanding that if you force your issue, you make some else’s issue harder; which at the end of the day, is going to make your issue harder at the end of it, so it’s very important that Australians work together practically.”
Our team are contacting clients around the clock, and you may receive a call after hours. We appreciate your patience during this extraordinary time. Let it be said that we do not use the term ‘extraordinary’ lightly, as a family business we will do the right thing by you.
The situation regarding COVID-19 and the restrictions around mass gatherings continues to evolve – further measures were introduced by the Prime Minister to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more effective 5pm 18 March. Social Distancing rules are in place and are being enforced, and National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss possible further restrictions.
As per the Government Gazette of NSW No. 50 relating to Public Health (COVID-19 Mass Gatherings) Order, and at this stage ban ends 16th June 2020. Our teams are actively communicating with all our clients with confirmed events until 16th June in chronological order of event date. We are monitoring the situation very closely and will follow up as the situation develops.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
We’re All In This Together
Last updated 20 March 2020 9:30AM
Due to the unprecedented situation, we are experiencing a high volume of calls, many of which require lengthy, tailored conversations. Our intention is to work towards the best interest of each and every one of our clients, to ensure the original events proceed with the same Doltone Experience we have maintained over the last 50 years.
Our team are contacting clients around the clock, and you may receive a call after hours. We appreciate your patience during this extraordinary time. Let it be said that we do not use the term ‘extraordinary’ lightly, as a family business we will do the right thing by you.
The situation regarding COVID-19 and the restrictions around mass gatherings continues to evolve – further measures were introduced by the Prime Minister to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more effective 5pm 18 March. Social Distancing rules are in place and are being enforced, and National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss possible further restrictions.
As per the Government Gazette of NSW No. 50 relating to Public Health (COVID-19 Mass Gatherings) Order, and at this stage ban ends 16th June 2020. Our teams are actively communicating with all our clients with confirmed events until 16th June in chronological order of event date. We are monitoring the situation very closely and will follow up as the situation develops.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Recent Prime Minister’s National Address Regarding Indoor Gatherings
Last updated 19 March 2020 2:00PM
We are aware of the outcome from the Prime Minister’s national address at 9:30am on Wednesday 18th March regarding the update on Coronavirus measures. Since the release of the Government Gazette of NSW No. 50 relating to Mass Gatherings we are actively communicating with all our clients with confirmed events until 16th June in chronological order of event date.
We are responding to all other client queries and requests as quickly as we can and appreciate your patience during these unprecedented times.
Currently we are monitoring the situation very closely and will follow up as the situation develops.
