
Culinary Inspiration by Otao Kitchen
Cook . Connect. Celebrate
At Otao Kitchen, we believe cooking is one of the most powerful ways to connect—with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. It can put a smile on your face, bring family and friends together, and create memories that last a lifetime.
But cooking is more than just connection—what you choose to cook and eat impacts your health and the health of the planet. That’s why we’re passionate about making it as easy and enjoyable as possible for everyone to experience the joy of good, home-cooked food.
“Cook to Connect” is at the core of everything we do. Through our blog, food experiences, and global travel inspiration, we explore the deep relationships between cuisine, culture, and community. From vibrant street food across the globe to time-honoured family recipes passed through generations, we share with you the stories, flavours, and traditions that shape the way the world eats.
Here, you’ll find:
Practical cooking tips and techniques
Authentic global recipes
Cultural and culinary insights
Event planning advice
Kid-friendly cooking inspiration
Travel stories and destination food guides
Seasonal celebrations and global food festivals
Whether you're in your home kitchen or exploring a faraway land, we’re here to help you cook with purpose—and connect with the world through food.
How To Plan A Weekly Menu?
Planning your weekly meals doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little forethought, you can simplify your routine, save time and money, reduce waste, and enjoy healthy, delicious food all week long. Here’s a practical approach to building your weekly menu with ease.
1. Assess Your Week
Start by reviewing your upcoming schedule. Look at work hours, events, social plans, or kids’ activities—anything that affects how much time and energy you’ll have to cook. This will help you identify which days need quicker or more flexible meal options.
2. Take Stock of Your Pantry
Before planning meals or shopping, check your fridge, freezer, and pantry. Use what you already have to cut costs and reduce waste. Think about how you can incorporate those ingredients into your meals for the week.
3. Choose Your Recipes
Pick meals that match your dietary needs, skill level, and the time you have available. Try mixing in a variety of cuisines, ingredients, and cooking methods to keep things interesting.
For inspiration, explore Otao Kitchen's recipe collection—you’ll find easy and exciting recipes from all over the world.
4. Build a Weekly Meal Plan
Assign meals to specific days, keeping perishable ingredients in mind so they’re used early in the week. Here’s a sample layout:
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Monday: Grilled Chicken and Vegetables
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Tuesday: Stir-Fried Tofu and Rice
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Wednesday: Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce
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Thursday: Seafood Tacos with Fresh Salsa
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Friday: Leftovers or Omelettes
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Saturday: Homemade Pizza Night
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Sunday: Slow-Cooked Roast with Veg
Having a plan helps you stay organised, reduces last-minute decisions, and makes grocery shopping easier.
5. Write Your Shopping List
Once you’ve picked your meals, write a shopping list. Organise it by category—produce, pantry, dairy, proteins—to make your trip efficient and stress-free.
6. Do Some Prep in Advance
If possible, prep a few items on the weekend: chop vegetables, marinate meat, cook grains, or make sauces. Small steps like these can save lots of time during busy weekdays.
7. Be Flexible
Life happens. Be prepared to swap meals around or replace them if needed. Keeping one or two simple backup meals—like soup, pasta, or frozen dumplings—can be a lifesaver.
Planning your weekly menu helps you take control of your food, eat better, and make cooking more enjoyable. For more recipes, meal ideas, and kitchen tips, visit the Otao Kitchen Blog.
Food Hygiene and Safety at Home: Essential Practices for a Healthy Kitchen
Each year, foodborne illnesses affect millions of people—many of whom don’t realise the symptoms can mimic the flu. These illnesses can lead to serious complications, especially for pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. By following proper food hygiene and safety practices at home, you can significantly reduce the risk of food poisoning and ensure your kitchen is a safe place to cook and eat.
1. Personal Hygiene: Your First Line of Defense
Bacteria that cause food poisoning are often invisible and can live on our skin, clothes, and surfaces. Proper personal hygiene while cooking is essential.
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Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds—before and after preparing food, after touching raw meat, using the bathroom, or handling rubbish.
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Avoid touching your face, hair, phone, or clothing while preparing meals.
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Stay out of the kitchen if you are feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms.
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Don’t chew gum, smoke, or handle food while sneezing or coughing.
2. Safe Food Handling and Storage
Improper handling or storing of food can allow harmful bacteria to grow quickly.
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Thaw food safely in the fridge, under cold running water, or in the microwave. Never defrost food at room temperature. Learn about safe thawing.
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Refrigerate promptly. Your fridge should be at or below 5°C (41°F). Store perishable foods as soon as possible and avoid overfilling.
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Freeze smartly. Label and date frozen items and aim to use them within 3–6 months for best quality. See Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for storage guidelines.
3. Cooking and Reheating Food Safely
Cooking and reheating foods to the correct temperature ensures that harmful bacteria are destroyed.
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Cook food thoroughly. For example, poultry should reach an internal temperature of at least 75°C (167°F). Check this with a food thermometer. See this guide to safe cooking temperatures.
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Reheat leftovers until steaming hot all the way through, also reaching 75°C. Only reheat food once.
4. Spotting and Responding to Foodborne Illness
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. If you or a family member becomes ill after eating:
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Seek medical advice—call your GP or dial 000 in an emergency.
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Keep the food or packaging as evidence if needed for testing.
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Report suspected food poisoning from a business to your local council or via Food Safety Victoria.
5. Special Precautions for Vulnerable Groups
Some people are at greater risk of severe reactions from foodborne pathogens:
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Pregnant women: Avoid raw seafood, soft cheeses, deli meats, and unpasteurised dairy. Read the pregnancy food safety guide.
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Older adults: Be cautious with high-risk foods like sushi, cold meats, and undercooked eggs. Learn more from Nutrition Australia.
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People with weakened immune systems: Take extra care with food preparation, storage, and reheating. Consult Safe Food Handling Tips.
Final Thoughts
Good food hygiene isn’t just for commercial kitchens—it’s a vital part of home cooking too. From clean hands to proper refrigeration and cooking, following these simple practices protects your household from unnecessary risk and keeps your meals safe and enjoyable.
For more tips and hands-on learning, explore our Otao Kitchen Cooking Classes—where we combine food safety with fun, interactive cooking.
Online Cooking at Home with Otao Kitchen
Discover the joy of cooking from the comfort of your own kitchen with Otao Kitchen's online cooking classes. Whether you’re new to cooking or want to expand your culinary horizons, Otao Kitchen offers fun, interactive and delicious online experiences for everyone—from home cooks to food lovers and corporate teams.
Explore a World of Flavours
Otao Kitchen's virtual cooking classes bring global cuisine straight to your home. With hands-on guidance and pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door, you can dive into a wide range of authentic cooking experiences:
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Vietnamese Cooking Class + Hamper – Learn to create fresh, vibrant Vietnamese dishes with expert guidance.
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Japanese Sushi Making Class + Hamper – Master the basics of sushi rolling with premium ingredients.
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Mexican Cooking Class + Hamper – Spice up your dinner with authentic tacos, salsas, and more.
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Chinese Dumpling Class + Hamper – Learn to fold, pinch, and steam dumplings like a pro.
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Italian Pasta Making Class + Hamper – Make pasta from scratch and pair it with traditional sauces.
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Japanese Ramen Class + Hamper – Create rich, comforting bowls of authentic ramen.
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Bush Food Cooking Class + Hamper – Explore Australia’s native ingredients and Indigenous cooking traditions.
Hampers Delivered to Your Door
Each online cooking experience includes a carefully curated hamper, packed with high-quality, pre-measured ingredients. You’ll receive everything you need (except for a few pantry staples), making it easy to enjoy a professional-level cooking session at home.
Perfect for Every Occasion
Otao Kitchen’s online cooking classes are ideal for:
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Family Fun – Cook together and make memories with the kids.
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Date Nights – Turn up the romance with a shared cooking adventure.
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Virtual Team Building – Strengthen your team’s connection with a fun, collaborative experience.
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Gift Vouchers – Treat friends or loved ones to a memorable cooking experience they can enjoy at home.
Flexible and Easy to Join
Classes are hosted via Zoom, and you’ll receive:
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A class invitation with Zoom details
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Step-by-step recipe instructions
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Pre-recorded videos to help you prepare ahead of time
You can cook along live or follow at your own pace—perfect for busy schedules or relaxed weekends.
Vegan and Plant-Based Options Available
Looking to explore plant-based cooking? Try the Vegan Cooking Master Class, featuring vibrant vegan recipes from Indian, Japanese, and other world cuisines. These classes are packed with flavour and designed for all skill levels.
Ready to Cook Something Amazing?
Cooking at home has never been more accessible or more fun. With Otao Kitchen's online cooking classes, you can learn new skills, explore world cuisines, and connect with others—all from your own kitchen.
Browse the full range of online classes and hampers here.
5 Lesser-known Benefits of Group Cooking Classes
Cooking is one of life’s most essential skills, and while most of us can wrap our heads around a few basics, more advanced skills require tutelage to truly absorb and master. Unless you have a professional chef who’s eager to teach you in their spare time (something they probably don’t have a lot of to begin with), then your best bet is to enrol in a cooking class.
While there are many apparent benefits to joining a cooking class (learning to cook, learning food-safety practices, etc.), there are also some hidden and lesser-known benefits as well. Let’s take a look at some of the less obvious benefits of joining a professional, group cooking class.
9 Things You Should Experience When You Visit Brunswick
As a city that has more than 300 suburbs, there’s never a shortage of interesting places to explore in Melbourne. If you feel like going to a place that exudes a “melting pot of culture” kind of charm, a drive or a tram trip to Brunswick can give you just that.
Located only 6 kilometres away from the city centre, you can already feel what it’s like to be in significantly different cities all at once.
Brunswick Itinerary: What Can You Do In This Suburb?
Brunswick is a place that will surely be loved by curious tourists. Even locals don’t run out of things to do despite having been there for a long time!
If you’ve decided to put Brunswick in your Melbourne itinerary, here are 9 things that are worth checking out:
The Supermarket's 7 Secrets You Want To Know
Have you ever gone to the supermarket to pick up something and you ended up walking out with other things you think you'll need? If so, keep reading. Supermarkets and groceries have secrets to get us to buy items we weren’t planning to buy. Here are the secrets you should know before your next grocery trip.
#1 Spraying Produce with Water
Once fresh produce is picked, they begin to lose its natural moisture so fruits and vegetables dry out. Spraying water on fresh produce helps keep it hydrated so that it maintains moisture and letting it taste fresher for longer. Plump produce also looks fresh and you are more likely to buy food that looks good.
#2 Milk Fridge In The Back of the Store
Few people said that milk needs to be refrigerated otherwise it goes off so when deliveries are made at the back of grocery stores so having milk fridges there would be the best location. However, the real reason is that people come to the supermarket to buy milk, placing the milk fridge in the back forces visitors to walk through the entire store to find it. The result is that you end up seeing interesting products and likely you will buy more than you planned.
#3 Music Encourages You to Linger
Many supermarket play music with a rhythm that’s slower than the average heartbeat, which encourages you to move slower, making you spend more time in the supermarket.
#4 Supporting Local Causes
Supermarkets often have budgets laid out for supporting local causes. If the organisation is having a fundraiser, asking your local grocery store for a donation is a great place to start.
#5 Price at the Unit Pricing
When buying everyday items like rice or pasta sauce, it can be tempting to reach for the item that’s $4.50, instead of the one that’s $5.99. If you look closely at the price tag and you’ll notice the price per unit. Usually, it’s the smaller, lighter and cheaper bags that end up costing you more.
#6 Fresh Produce Entrance
Having flowers, fruits and vegetables be the first thing you see when you enter a grocery store, gives your brain the impression that you’re entering a place that’s natural and fresh. Supermarkets know that this zen entry is not only welcoming but it also makes you feel good about shopping at the store.
#7 Almost Expired Produce Used in Prepared Foods
Ever wondered where all that excess meats and produces goes once it's on its last legs? Many stores give it one last appeal in the prepared foods section - marinaded meats, cooked pies, prepared sausages and so on.
Top 5 Asian Valentine Recipes To Pamper Your Special Day
You might stress out of finding something to do on Valentine day? Going out or staying at home? For sure, you might find more romantic than going out to eat on Valentine’s Day and that is cooking for someone at home. Whether you cook together or create a culinary masterpiece to surprise your love, step out of your comfort zone and try your hand at these Asian recipes to really set the mood for love.
#1 Vietnamese Spring Rolls
It's really easy to make restaurant-quality spring rolls at home. This little spring rolls can be frozen and cook straight from frozen in the oven or better at home to shallow fry them!
Check out the recipe here
#2 Thai Glass Noodle
Glass noodle salad belonged to my favourites. Like in the majority of Thai salads, it is a great mix of flavours like spicy, sweet and sour. You can garnish with peanuts however in the class we may not provide peanut as someone might have an allergy.
Check out the recipe here
#3 Green Papaya Salad
If you visit Thailand on the streets of Bangkok, food vendors pound together this combination of green papaya, chillies, fish sauce and lime. Make this salad as tradition dictates with a large mortar and pestle to create the unique flavours of Thailand. More Green Curry and Red Curry Making as a base for your dishes.
Check out the recipe here
#4 Making dumplings
It's easy to prepare, budget-friendly and great-tasting, so what's not to love about dumplings! We've got chicken, pork, beef, vegetarian and more dumplings to make. You can use the ready-made wrapper.
Check out the recipe here
#5 Chinese Custard Tart
Egg tart made with Chinese puff pastry is one of the best Chinese desserts among the dim sum spread in Cantonese cuisine
Check out the recipe here
Making Team Building an Everyday Priority
If your team is experienced and hard-working but its performance has been "hit and miss". You may find the team has lost some of its energy and motivation and morale is beginning to drop. You can get people back on track by exploring some team-building strategies and activities. Team building is about providing bonding time that your people need so that they can work in harmony. But, to be truly effective, it needs to be a continual process, embedded in your team and business culture.
There's a place for one-off team-building exercises, but they need to have a clear purpose, such as improving a particular skill and must be well designed to avoid conflict. In this article, you can explore how to use team-building activities and exercises as part of an ongoing strategy for developing a strong and effective team.
Getting Started with Identifying Your Team’s Needs
The first and most important step when planning team building activities is to identify your team’s strengths and weaknesses. Start by asking questions to identify the root of any problems.
- Are there any conflicts within the team?
- Do they need to know one another better?
- Is poor communication affecting the team progress?
- Do people need to learn to work together, instead of individually?
- Does the group need a morale boost?
Making Team Building Part of Your Business
Regular team-building sessions are one way to strengthen the bonds within your team, but they are not a shortcut to success. Instead, you need to make team-building part of your team thinking. Think about the team-building potential of routine workplace activities. You can use the four strategies to develop your team’s strength, cohesiveness and effectiveness:
1. Get to Know Your Team
Your team is made up of people with different needs, ambitions and personalities. Getting to know your team, and helping them to get to know each other, can build a happy, trusting team.
Hosting an evening drink is an easy way to start to get your team members mixing and mingling. Attending social events such as cooking classes is a great way to build relationships. People will more likely to open up and reveal more of their personalities in a relaxed setting. We think sharing aspects of your personal life increases your likability, as it shows others that you can be an empathic, compassionate and authentic manager.
2. Work Toward a Common Goal
You can unite your team by inspiring them to get behind a shared vision or goal. Having an identified destination can prevent individuals from pulling in different directions, which is frustrating and ineffective. Creating a plan can provide your people with a written definition of the team’s purpose and goals. You can find strategies for bringing a team together to achieve a particular goal.
3. Develop Strong Team Skills
Your team needs to develop the right skills and competencies to achieve its goals. Developing stronger skill sets, and matching your people to the roles best suited to them, can result in a more able, more motivated team. Chances are, as more and more people work from home or remotely, you could find yourself managing a virtual workplace. It can be hard to get to know team members who have limited meeting face-to-face. Time zones and cultural differences can present challenges when considering team building activities or strategies for virtual teams. It is possible to stay in regular and effective communication with virtual team members, given the wide range of available online tools. However, the key to building an effective team lies more in how its members to meet face-to-face than in the technology they use.
TEAM BUILDING AT OTAO KITCHEN
Team building can only occur when relevant and timely activities that address specific needs are part of your business. One-off exercises can help with this, but they are not a shortcut to success. The purpose of team building activities is to motivate your people to work together, to develop their strengths, and to address any weaknesses. So, any team-building exercise should encourage collaboration rather than competition.
Be sure to incorporate team building into your workplace. For example, get to know your people better, work toward common goals, develop their skills, and make the extra effort to connect with your virtual team. In this way, you'll build a firm foundation of purpose and trust that you can add challenging events appropriately.
How To Find Sydney's Best Venue For Function Room Hire and Good Food
Planning a year of the event party in Sydney? Then one of the essentials you need is a great function room with good food. No matter how well-planned and grandiose your event is, if you don't choose the best function room, you'll end up ruining your efforts. Because a function room makes your guests feel special, sets the mood, and works as your event's backdrop, it's vital to find the best venue.
So to help you celebrate a magnificent event, here are ways on how you can find the best venue with superb food in Australia's capital city:
1. Know The Size Of Your Attendees
Before you go and hunt for the best venue, you must have a good grasp of your event, especially the number of expected guests. Although you have a number of the guests who have confirmed their attendance, you should overestimate. For instance, if your guest list says 120, then the venue should fit at least 180-200 people. This way, you can still have room for last-minute attendees as well as unexpected guests.
However, you shouldn't pick a venue that's too spacious. Not only will it give a feeling of emptiness, but your guests might think that many have decided not to come.
2. Feel The Overall Ambience
After knowing the number of invitees and the size of the venue, you must visit the venue itself. Although you can decorate a function room, the structure, the exterior, and its interior, you still need to check the ambience of the venue personally.
On that note, if you host a corporate event, it's best to book event coordinators like Corporate Events by Deckhouse. Choosing the right ambience sets the mood of the event. On the other hand, if you book a function room with a vibe that doesn't go well with the event, it might contradict your event's goal.
3. Choose The Best Location
Since you have eliminated the function room hires that don't compliment your event, it's now time to choose the best location. Choose the wrong location, and many of your guests might not show up. But if you had a good location, chances are, your guests will love and give a thumbs up on your event.
To help you find the best location for your event, here are some factors you need to consider:
● If your attendees are local guests, then a venue located in the central part of Sydney may be perfect. That way, it's near their homes and even shopping centres where they can run their errands.
● If your event consists of attendees from out of town, Sydney East or South should be your choices. It's because of the famous beaches in these parts. Since they're not Sydney locals, your guests might extend their stay after your event to relax in some of the beaches.
● Lastly, and probably the most essential factor is the location's accessibility. Especially when your hosting in a traffic-prone area, maybe you can give your guests a ride to and from the airport. With such, you won't hassle your guests with the burden of looking for the best transportation to get to your venue.
4. Consider Their Amenities
The next is to know the function room's amenities. It's best if you choose the venue with a lot of amenities so you can focus on the event itself. Unlike with incomplete facilities, you might end up looking for stuff that your guests might need on the event itself.
For instance, your venue must have the following to consider signing a contract with them:
● AV Equipment - Instead of bringing your own audio-visual equipment, your venue should provide such. However, you must test the equipment's functionality to avoid interrupting the event with AV issues.
● In-house Kitchen - One of the things that your guests will remember is the food during the event. That's why it's also vital to check what food do the function room cater to. Although they might have a mouth-watering menu, search on reviews whether they prepare food safely or do they comply with food sanitation.
● Essentials - Choose a venue that provides linens, chairs, and tables during the event. With such, you can save a lot of effort and money getting these essentials. Also, the function room should have its own comfort rooms so your guests won't feel discomfort.
Conclusion
So if you want to host an event in Sydney, you should do it in the best function room possible. Not only will it keep your event meaningful but the function room suitable for your event can make your event memorable. That’s why you should follow the tips above if you want to locate the best venue for your upcoming event.
Planning a year of the event party in Sydney? Then one of the essentials you need is a great function room with good food. No matter how well-planned and grandiose your event is, if you don't choose the best function room, you'll end up ruining your efforts. Because a function room makes your guests feel special, sets the mood, and works as your event's backdrop, it's vital to find the best venue.
So to help you celebrate a magnificent event, here are ways on how you can find the best venue with superb food in Australia's capital city:
1. Know The Size Of Your Attendees
Before you go and hunt for the best venue, you must have a good grasp of your event, especially the number of expected guests. Although you have a number of the guests who have confirmed their attendance, you should overestimate. For instance, if your guest list says 120, then the venue should fit at least 180-200 people. This way, you can still have room for last-minute attendees as well as unexpected guests.
However, you shouldn't pick a venue that's too spacious. Not only will it give a feeling of emptiness, but your guests might think that many have decided not to come.
2. Feel The Overall Ambience
After knowing the number of invitees and the size of the venue, you must visit the venue itself. Although you can decorate a function room, the structure, the exterior, and its interior, you still need to check the ambience of the venue personally.
On that note, if you host a corporate event, it's best to book event coordinators like Corporate Events by Deckhouse. Choosing the right ambience sets the mood of the event. On the other hand, if you book a function room with a vibe that doesn't go well with the event, it might contradict your event's goal.
3. Choose The Best Location
Since you have eliminated the function room hires that don't compliment your event, it's now time to choose the best location. Choose the wrong location, and many of your guests might not show up. But if you had a good location, chances are, your guests will love and give a thumbs up on your event.
To help you find the best location for your event, here are some factors you need to consider:
● If your attendees are local guests, then a venue located in the central part of Sydney may be perfect. That way, it's near their homes and even shopping centres where they can run their errands.
● If your event consists of attendees from out of town, Sydney East or South should be your choices. It's because of the famous beaches in these parts. Since they're not Sydney locals, your guests might extend their stay after your event to relax in some of the beaches.
● Lastly, and probably the most essential factor is the location's accessibility. Especially when your hosting in a traffic-prone area, maybe you can give your guests a ride to and from the airport. With such, you won't hassle your guests with the burden of looking for the best transportation to get to your venue.
4. Consider Their Amenities
The next is to know the function room's amenities. It's best if you choose the venue with a lot of amenities so you can focus on the event itself. Unlike with incomplete facilities, you might end up looking for stuff that your guests might need on the event itself.
For instance, your venue must have the following to consider signing a contract with them:
● AV Equipment - Instead of bringing your own audio-visual equipment, your venue should provide such. However, you must test the equipment's functionality to avoid interrupting the event with AV issues.
● In-house Kitchen - One of the things that your guests will remember is the food during the event. That's why it's also vital to check what food do the function room cater to. Although they might have a mouth-watering menu, search on reviews whether they prepare food safely or do they comply with food sanitation.
● Essentials - Choose a venue that provides linens, chairs, and tables during the event. With such, you can save a lot of effort and money getting these essentials. Also, the function room should have its own comfort rooms so your guests won't feel discomfort.
Conclusion
So if you want to host an event in Sydney, you should do it in the best function room possible. Not only will it keep your event meaningful but the function room suitable for your event can make your event memorable. That’s why you should follow the tips above if you want to locate the best venue for your upcoming event.
Planning a year of the event party in Sydney? Then one of the essentials you need is a great function room with good food. No matter how well-planned and grandiose your event is, if you don't choose the best function room, you'll end up ruining your efforts. Because a function room makes your guests feel special, sets the mood, and works as your event's backdrop, it's vital to find the best venue.
So to help you celebrate a magnificent event, here are ways on how you can find the best venue with superb food in Australia's capital city:
1. Know The Size Of Your Attendees
Before you go and hunt for the best venue, you must have a good grasp of your event, especially the number of expected guests. Although you have a number of the guests who have confirmed their attendance, you should overestimate. For instance, if your guest list says 120, then the venue should fit at least 180-200 people. This way, you can still have room for last-minute attendees as well as unexpected guests.
However, you shouldn't pick a venue that's too spacious. Not only will it give a feeling of emptiness, but your guests might think that many have decided not to come.
2. Feel The Overall Ambience
After knowing the number of invitees and the size of the venue, you must visit the venue itself. Although you can decorate a function room, the structure, the exterior, and its interior, you still need to check the ambience of the venue personally.
On that note, if you host a corporate event, it's best to book event coordinators like Corporate Events by Deckhouse. Choosing the right ambience sets the mood of the event. On the other hand, if you book a function room with a vibe that doesn't go well with the event, it might contradict your event's goal.
3. Choose The Best Location
Since you have eliminated the function room hires that don't compliment your event, it's now time to choose the best location. Choose the wrong location, and many of your guests might not show up. But if you had a good location, chances are, your guests will love and give a thumbs up on your event.
To help you find the best location for your event, here are some factors you need to consider:
● If your attendees are local guests, then a venue located in the central part of Sydney may be perfect. That way, it's near their homes and even shopping centres where they can run their errands.
● If your event consists of attendees from out of town, Sydney East or South should be your choices. It's because of the famous beaches in these parts. Since they're not Sydney locals, your guests might extend their stay after your event to relax in some of the beaches.
● Lastly, and probably the most essential factor is the location's accessibility. Especially when your hosting in a traffic-prone area, maybe you can give your guests a ride to and from the airport. With such, you won't hassle your guests with the burden of looking for the best transportation to get to your venue.
4. Consider Their Amenities
The next is to know the function room's amenities. It's best if you choose the venue with a lot of amenities so you can focus on the event itself. Unlike with incomplete facilities, you might end up looking for stuff that your guests might need on the event itself.
For instance, your venue must have the following to consider signing a contract with them:
● AV Equipment - Instead of bringing your own audio-visual equipment, your venue should provide such. However, you must test the equipment's functionality to avoid interrupting the event with AV issues.
● In-house Kitchen - One of the things that your guests will remember is the food during the event. That's why it's also vital to check what food do the function room cater to. Although they might have a mouth-watering menu, search on reviews whether they prepare food safely or do they comply with food sanitation.
● Essentials - Choose a venue that provides linens, chairs, and tables during the event. With such, you can save a lot of effort and money getting these essentials. Also, the function room should have its own comfort rooms so your guests won't feel discomfort.
Conclusion
So if you want to host an event in Sydney, you should do it in the best function room possible. Not only will it keep your event meaningful but the function room suitable for your event can make your event memorable. That’s why you should follow the tips above if you want to locate the best venue for your upcoming event.
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