HostCo: Sydney's Premier Catering and Events Venue Company

Imagine your dream event: elegant decor, delicious food, seamless execution and memories that last a lifetime. With HostCo Sydney, that vision becomes a reality. We're the best events venue and catering company for all your event planning and catering needs, ensuring your special occasion exceeds expectations.

WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS

BUSINESS EVENTS

SOCIAL EVENTS

Stress-free Planning with Personalised Service

Are you looking for an events company that offers impeccable service? Our team of experienced event specialists ensures your planning process is smooth and efficient, with a timely response rate — usually within 24 hours (except during holidays).

We collaborate closely with you, taking care of every detail from venue selection and catering to décor and entertainment. From weddings and engagements to business events and social events, we help you make your vision come true.

Find Your Perfect Venue

Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, HostCo offers a stunning array of event spaces at the Holme Building if you’re looking for a University of Sydney venue hire. Situated close to Sydney's CBD, it's easily accessible, making travel hassle-free for you and your guests.

Choose from our venues below:

REFECTORY

Accommodating up to 500 guests for a cocktail-style event and offering seating capacity for up to 220 for a banquet dinner, the Refectory is the ultimate choice for grand gatherings.

CULLEN ROOM

Ideal for business events, the Cullen Room divides for flexibility, covering 171 square metres. Host 90 guests in a banquet arrangement or 150 for cocktails, ensuring your corporate gatherings are both productive and memorable.

COLONNADE & TERRACE

Bask in Mediterranean elegance with the Colonnade's grand arches and the Terrace's unique ambience. This 102 square metre space hosts 80 guests for a long table event or 100 for cocktails, offering an exquisite backdrop for your celebration.

CHANCELLORS ROOM

This exclusive 55-square-metre space is perfect for board meetings or small cocktail gatherings, accommodating 18 to 25 guests. Enjoy top-notch catering, high-speed Wi-Fi, excellent coffee and a modern café nearby.

COTTAGE LAWNS

Choose one or both of our manicured lawns for a range of events, from cocktail hours to lawn games. With a total area of 161 square metres, host a 50-guest ceremony or a 150-person cocktail party in these picturesque settings.

SUTHERLAND ROOM

Tailor-made for versatility, the Sutherland Room adapts to your event's unique needs. With 168 square metres, it transitions smoothly from a 90-guest banquet to a 150-person cocktail event.

DRAWING ROOM

For those seeking intimacy without sacrificing grandeur, the Drawing Room offers a warm and elegant atmosphere. Its classic panelling and exposed beams infuse your event with character in a 125-square-metre space, accommodating 70 guests for a banquet or 120 for a cocktail gathering.

COURTYARD

The Courtyard, our largest space at 608 square metres, is versatile enough for a grand banquet of 250 or a vibrant cocktail party for 500. With exceptional catering and a full-service bar, it's also the ideal choice for after-hours events.

Explore Our Catering Options

HostCo is renowned for its delectable catering, crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and with delectable presentation. Our customisable menus are carefully curated by our Head Chef to impress your guests.

Sit-Down Dinners

Elevate your formal event with a sit-down dinner orchestrated by our skilled chefs.

Canapés & Hors d'oeuvres

Make a lasting impression with our beautifully presented canapés and hors d'oeuvres, ideal for cocktail parties and social gatherings.

Buffet

For larger gatherings, our diverse buffet menus offer something for everyone. Personalise your selection to suit your tastes and budget, ensuring a satisfying culinary experience.

Post Event Follow-Up

We believe in the importance of feedback and improvement. After your event, expect our team to gather comments, review the event's success and discuss any areas for improvement. Your insights help us enhance our services and your future experiences.

Thank you Helen and the HostCo team. Service was friendly and food was terrific. A great venue for an elegant evening.

Croatia House

Just finished running a graduation event at the Refectory. The entire HostCo team was a pleasure to work with & the event space was gorgeous!

Taylors College Sydney

We recently played for a wedding ceremony at HostCo! Everything went smoothly and Tran from the team responded promptly. We started communicating mid this year for an event in November and even to the last minute they were very responsive. Highly recommend HostCo!

Star DJ Hire

Tran and her team did a great job of setting up The Refectory at Sydney Uni for our wedding ceremony. We were very impressed by the room styling and the host’s professionalism on the day. Our guests were very impressed and The Refectory served for some wonderful photos.

Kayla & Loukas

We had our wedding ceremony, afternoon tea and entertainment (the intermission in the Quadrangle) then reception all at the University of Sydney in the Great Hall. HostCo helped us with all furniture hire, the massive change over in the venue space, catered afternoon tea, provided a coffee cart and most of all helped us deliver the most delicious 3 course dinner.

We are so grateful we chose HostCo to be a part of the most important day of our lives!

Julie T

The Refectory looked beautiful and was the perfect venue for the cooler weather. The HostCo staff were attentive and our wedding specialist, Tran, was accomodating during the period of changing social distancing restrictions. The Refectory and broader USYD grounds provided so many photo opportunities. Thank you HostCo for making our day so special and personal.

Francesca & Jad

I recently had my wedding at the Holme Building with the wonderful team from HostCo. They really made us feel special and added bespoke details and services that were really above and beyond our expectations. We would recommend anyone looking at a wedding venue to stop here. 11/10 is an understatement for HostCo!

Lauren & David

Thanks to the team for the great job you have done. The event went very well. Thank you and I’m looking forward to working with you again in the near future.

Amy Y

The night went very well. The assistance by the staff was never too much trouble and the food was delicious!

Stephen D

Our wedding day went so smoothly and it was the best day of our lives. HostCo, Jon and I were so impressed and thankful for all you have done on our wedding day. We give you 5 stars in excellence, professionalism, customer service, accommodating and attention to detail.

Jon & Harry

Wow, what a night! I’ve attended events at a couple of your sites now, and the character-packed venues at HostCo are still top of my list

Vina M

We recently had our wedding in the gorgeous open courtyard of The Holme Building. We were blown away by the amazing set up and hospitality of literally all the staff.

Kristy T

Everything went really well with yesterday’s event! The food was delicious and your team were extremely accommodating. Thank you so much!!

Nathan C

The HostCo team were highly accommodating, professional and attentive to every minute request. The food was incredible and super tasty and all of our guests are still raving about it. We highly recommend HostCo as a wedding caterer and wedding venue.

Loretta P

The night was just spectacular! An exclusive event space, divine food, and top-notch customer service. I’d use your venues again for future events.

Grace N

Amazing, both on the day, and in the lead up to the wedding. Thanks for your prompt communication, and answering our million-pronged questions.

Kimberley N

We had a blast; your service was thoughtful, impeccable and professional. The canapes and cocktails were outstanding, and I look forward to working with you again.

Iris L

We had an events specialist with us all day to assist with anything we might have needed and the food was delicious! I can’t wait to use HostCo again for future events.

Sarah B

Make Your Event Unforgettable with HostCo

At HostCo Sydney, we're your partner in creating truly unforgettable experiences. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we have the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life. Contact us today, and let's start planning your dream event!

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