Parramatta’s Food Scene Takes Centre Stage at Exclusive Client Event

A lively indoor networking event with numerous people socializing near large glass windows. Attendees are engaged in conversation, creating an atmosphere of engagement and warmth.

Parramatta Town Hall provides the perfect combination of flexibility, contemporary architecture and heritage beauty.

When one of the world’s leading corporates, with a newly established office in Parramatta, needed to impress their clients, they looked no further than Parramatta Town Hall. With an open catering policy and a focus on flexibility, the team at Parramatta Town Hall created the ultimate playground for their client event - bursting with flavour, flair and a whole lot of local pride.  

An immersive experience showcasing the best of the west

The journey began in the light-filled Ngurra Gunya Room, where local culinary heroes, MISC and LILYMU brought this stunning glass atrium to life, with roaming canapés and bustling food stations. Guests mingled and explored, with every bite designed to suit the flavour and flair of the occasion. 
 

A well-lit Parramatta Town Hall at night; elegant canapés with delicate garnishes; guests engaging with a smiling waiter at a lively event.
The beautiful Ngurra Gunya Room, overlooking Parramatta Square, alive with guests enjoying roving canapés curated by MISC and LILYMU.


 The guest experience was elevated further in The Great Hall, where the iconic Bearded Bakers stole the show with their high energy, beating drums and signature kanafeh. Prepared in the well-appointed on-site kitchen, this surprise dessert and performance created a lively, multi-layered, immersive experience.   

Three images depict vibrant cooking and celebration scenes. Left: Men smiling while preparing dough in a kitchen. Center: Two men joyfully dance, holding food plates. Right: Lively scene with men drumming and dancing energetically. Warm lighting enhances the festive atmosphere.
The Bearded Bakers prepare dessert behind the scenes before bursting into rhythmic dessert-delivery performance.

Flexibility meets flair

The celebration was originally set to flow out into Parramatta Square, but when the weather turned, the concept was reconceptualised. With clever floorplan redesigns, dramatic lighting and state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities, the Venue Services team’s creativity and flexibility turned the event into an elevated indoor experience - proving flexibility is just part of the service. 

A three-panel image depicts a lively cocktail event. The left panel shows guests mingling under warm, dramatic lighting. The center panel captures a bustling crowd in a modern venue. The right panel features a smiling server presenting a tray with wine glasses.
First-class service meets striking architectural details in The Great Hall and Ngurra Gunya Room. 


 

A chef signals near a tray of desserts; another chef meticulously prepares appetizers, while a smiling woman in black holds a tray of colourful hors d'oeuvres.
Open catering and dedicated wait staff brought together a variety of chefs from celebrated restaurants to create a curated culinary journey. 

 

With more than 10 years in the events industry, Parramatta Town Hall’s Venue Sales Manager, Flanna McKinnirey, knows how to deliver seamless, memorable experiences for clients and their guests.

Taking up the role ahead of the venue’s historic reopening at the end of 2023, Flanna has established strong relationships within Parramatta’s businesses, cultural and community groups, positioning Parramatta Town Hall as the go-to space for impressive client events, industry functions, and celebrations.

Delivering a full-service experience from start to finish, Flanna guided the client from initial site visit and discussions, to developing tailored proposals and agreements and detailed handover to the operations team to ensure they are across all the event details and understand the significance of the occasion. 

 

 “It's all about collaboration and truly listening to our clients vision, showcasing our in-house audiovisual capabilities, catering facilities, flexible set ups, and event flow. By aligning these elements, we enhance the overall client and guest experience.”
 

“Our client was highly impressed with the team’s overall support, guidance and flexibility, and were delighted to experience such a high level of event service delivered by Parramatta Town Hall,” says Flanna.  
 

A woman in a checkered blazer smiles confidently in front of Parramatta Town Hall at dusk. The modern architecture is brightly lit, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Flanna works with Parramatta Town Hall’s dynamic and adaptable team to deliver creative solutions to make every event run seamlessly.

 

Your canvas for creativity

With its open catering policy and versatile spaces, Parramatta Town Hall’s layout allows clients the freedom to create a customised event experience.  

Backed by a dedicated Venue Services Team, Parramatta Town Hall allowed the client and their suppliers to seamlessly create a dynamic celebration showcasing the best of the west.  

 

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Supplier Details

 

Venue

Parramatta Town Hall

Ngurra Gunya Room - cocktail stand-up

The Great Hall - comfortable lounge and cocktail set-up 

Guests 80
In-house Services

Venue Management / Operations

Audio Visual end-to-end

Finishing kitchen 

Caterer

Local restaurants - 

Canapes, dinner and drinks service:

MISC

LILYMU

Dessert:

Bearded Bakers

Entertainment Bearded Bakers
Event Production / Styling Valiant Hire
Photography Stephen Blake