HostCo
Level 4, Holme Building, Science Road, University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia
Function Venue
•Why you'll love HostCo
- Multiple stunning event spaces suitable for any occasion
- Best filming location
- Offers the best food catering menus
Within the beautiful grounds of the University of Sydney, our spaces are steeped in story and heritage. Insta-worthy, with lashings of character and charm. Whether you’re looking for an intimate or expansive venue, we’ve got the perfect home for your event. From Private Dining for 18 in the Chancellor’s Room through to a Conference for up to 320 in the Refectory, or take over the Holme Building and host a Cocktail Event for up to 1,000 guests! Events in SydneyWhen you work with us, our expert team of event specialists, function managers and chefs understand that your event is special and deserves the ultimate celebration. Our team is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our clients, so whether you’re planning an intimate private dining experience, a large gala dinner, a multi-day conference or you’re in need of catering in any location across Sydney, we will help you every step of the way to create an event that is truly unforgettable.We also provide external catering.As a gold license caterer, wherever the location of your event, we deliver fresh, contemporary catering that does the local produce proud.
HostCo Function Rooms
Cottage Lawns
Split into two lawns with manicured hedging, there’s the option to use one, or both, for a variety of occasions, from cocktail hours to lawn games. This space can hold from 50 guests theatre-style for a ceremony on the larger lawn, to 150 i...
Colonnade & Terrace
A Mediterranean style space with grand arches, the Colonnade is a stunning alfresco space, perfect for cocktails. Upstairs, the Mediterranean vibes continue to the Terrace, creating a unique space for a long table affair. With a floor area ...
Courtyard Restaurant & Bar
This versatile venue, boasting a floor area of 608 square meters, presents a versatile canvas for diverse event configurations. It can accommodate a range of 250 guests for a banquet-style seating to 500 guests for a cocktail setup, caterin...
Drawing Room
Welcome to The Drawing Room, where elegance meets functionality. Accommodating up to 120 standing guests or 70 seated, this expansive area is designed to seamlessly adapt to a diverse array of events. Whether you're planning a vibrant socia...
Cullen Rooms
Brilliant for business events – conveniently split into two areas for versatility, this space easily accommodates 90 guests in a banquet setup or up to 150 for a spirited cocktail gathering. Keep guests comfy with temperature control, and a...
Sutherland Room
This unique space can be set up to suit any occasion and divided into distinct areas to suit the flow of your event. Bathed in an abundance of natural light, the Sutherland Room boasts an exclusive entrance and lobby, imbuing every event wi...
Chancellor's Room
Step into the Chancellors Room, a harmonious blend of history and contemporary design. It can be tailored to host up to 18 attendees in a boardroom setting or 25 for a cocktail rendezvous. Named to honour its rich heritage, this intimate ro...
The Refectory
Built in 1913, this venue is wow-worthy, brimming with old-world charm and a sense of grandeur. With its epic eight-metre-high ceilings, arched French windows, heritage wood panelling and polished timber floors, it’s a one-of-a-kind space. ...
Reviews for HostCo
Christen Datu
We had the most incredible experience with HostCo for our wedding! From the very start, our coordinator, Helen, was amazing—helpful, responsive and guiding us through the journey. Our wedding ceremony was at the Cottage Lawns and The Refectory and it was beautiful, from the European style facade that overlooked our ceremony, to the moody and artsy Refectory ball room where we had our candlelight reception. The ability for our guests to mingle on the lawns, then head into the various refectory rooms meant there was always a space the suited everyone. The food was spectacular; every dish received rave reviews from our guests. The service was equally impressive, with attentive staff ensuring everything went smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. Highly recommend HostCo and The Refectory for anyone looking to host a memorable event!
Jonny Boyle
My wife and I just celebrated our wedding at the Great Hall, Sydney University, and honestly, having HostCo (led by Helen) as our caterer was the best decision we could have made. Helen was by our side for the entire journey, always there to take our calls and emails as we tried to create the best possible event for our guests. Helen and her team invested so much time and effort into the event, making sure that we were completely satisfied the entire way through - whether it was to do with the food selection, drinks, cocktail hour set up, seating arrangements and the itinerary itself. They were extremely flexible and accomodating. The food itself was fantastic - the meat and fish were delicious, and the entrees were super tasty as well! Out of every person we worked with, Helen was the most responsive and helpful, and we couldn't have done it without her and the team at HostCo. Thank you so much!
Gerald De Leon
Thank you to the best wedding co-ordinator ever - Tran Howlett, she was amazing for everything up to and including the day, the whole process was so easy because of her and the whole day was beyond our expectations. Amazing support also from the entire HostCo team and thank you to Rafael on the night who took great care of the event. Finally the food was the buzz of the night, 5 star dishes from Canapes, Entree's Mains and Deserts + the additional hand made chocolates which all our guests loved. Overall the best day ever because of Tran and HostCo - Thank you for everything again - Love the De Leon's.
Kayla & Loukas
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.
Julie Tran
We could not thank Tran and her team enough. They were so much more than a catering team... Tran was like a coordinator and a planner too. 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. The entire team lead by Tran will always have such a special place in our hearts and in our memories from our wedding day. Tran was always incredibly fast to reply to all messages and emails and provided so much advice and support beyond the scope of our package. Special mention also goes to the forever smiley and enthusiastic Joe who had been there to assist since our first menu tasting right through to the end of our reception! We are so grateful we chose HostCo to be a part of the most important day of our lives!
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