Allegro

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Capacity: 300 guestsPricing: From $4,500 minimum spendCategory: VenuesLocation: 1 Porters Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156

Highlights

Whole-property hire for up to 300 cocktail or 190 seated guests
Minimum spends start at $4,500 on Monday to Wednesday
Bring the caterer of your choice, with kitchen access included

About Allegro

Allegro is a family-run function property at 1 Porters Road, Kenthurst, in the Hills District of north-west Sydney, about 35 minutes' drive from the CBD. The white Mediterranean-style villa sits in O'Hara's Valley among tall gum trees and several acres of private gardens, and only one event is booked at a time, so the house, grounds and parking are yours for the day or night. Inside, the main dining hall has exposed timber beams and columns, a five-metre ceiling, candelabras, a fireplace and a grand piano, with a 40 square metre dance floor at its centre. It seats around 190 guests at round or long tables, or takes about 300 standing for a cocktail-style party. Behind it, a covered terrace bar looks straight into the treetops above O'Hara's Creek and is used for pre-dinner drinks, canapés and smaller balcony dinners. There is also a garden gazebo, a private retreat room, full air conditioning in summer and off-street parking for around 70 vehicles. Allegro works as a venue-hire package: tables, banquet chairs, linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, a buffet setup and a DJ sound and lighting system are included, and you bring a licensed caterer, who gets use of the kitchen from two hours before the start. Hire is $50 per person for a four-and-a-half-hour event, and minimum spends apply by day, starting at $4,500 from Monday to Wednesday. Bar staff and a beer, wine and soft drink package can be added. Besides weddings, the team hosts birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, school formals, conferences and wellness days.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Function Venue

Budget

$$ (Average)

Food & drinks

BYO FoodDrink Packages

Features

Banquet/Sit-DownCocktail/StandingExclusive Venue HirePrivate SpaceIndoorOutdoor

Facilities

Air ConDance FloorDJ FriendlySound SystemMicrophone

Pricing

Venue hire is $50 per person for a four-and-a-half-hour event. Minimum spends apply by day: $4,500 Monday to Wednesday, $5,000 on Thursday, $6,000 on Friday, $7,000 on Sunday and $7,500 on Saturday. To lock in the date, you pay a booking fee equal to 50 percent of either the minimum spend or the estimated bill, whichever figure is higher. An early start before 5pm for an evening event costs $500, and extras such as a projector, styling and a one-hour garden ceremony ($1,000) are priced separately.

Food

Food is supplied by an external caterer you choose, who must be licensed with Restaurant and Catering NSW and clean their own equipment. Caterers have access to the Allegro kitchen, including ovens, stoves and barbecue, from two hours before the event. The venue keeps a list of recommended caterers covering Italian, Brazilian barbecue, Indian and modern menus, and a buffet table can be set up on the balcony.

Beverages

Allegro offers a beer, wine and soft drink package at $25 per person when combined with its bar staff, who are charged at $65 per staff member per hour. Staff for table service of drinks are available at the same rate.

Availability

Allegro takes one event at a time, for day or evening bookings seven days a week. Enquire by phone or through the contact form, and pay a booking fee to confirm the date.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Allegro hold?

Numbers depend on the table layout, but the venue generally seats about 190 guests or holds around 300 for a cocktail-style event.

What are the minimum spends?

Minimum spends are set by day: $4,500 Monday to Wednesday, $5,000 on Thursday, $6,000 on Friday, $7,000 on Sunday and $7,500 on Saturday. The hire itself is charged at $50 per person for a four-and-a-half-hour event.

Do we need to organise our own food?

Yes. Allegro supplies the venue and equipment, and you engage a caterer licensed with Restaurant and Catering NSW. The caterer can use the ovens, stoves and barbecue from two hours before your start time, and the venue can suggest caterers who know the kitchen.

Can Allegro run the bar?

Yes. A beer, wine and soft drink package is $25 per person, served by bar staff charged at $65 per staff member per hour. Table service of drinks can be booked at the same hourly rate.

How late can an evening event run?

Evening events can finish at midnight from Monday to Saturday and at 10pm on Sunday. Starting an evening event before 5pm attracts a $500 early-start fee.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

50th Birthday Party 60th Birthday Party Anniversary Party Birthday Party Corporate Event School Formal Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Stasia & Siva

4 months ago

Glenn’s venue was an absolute dream for our traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. With its beautiful European charm in the heart of Kenthurst, it provided such a unique setting, and so many of our guests commented on how s…

Danielle Derecho

a year ago

I cannot thank Glenn and the team at Allegro enough for how wonderful they were to work with in the lead up to my wedding. The whole process was so seamless and Glenn was so responsive to all my worries. Everything looke…

Emily V.A.

3 years ago

Allegro was the most magical location for our wedding. The gardens made for a serene ceremony and our reception was gorgeous. Glenn is easy to deal with and always helping to provide advice for the big day and even helpe…

Anandini Tapodhan

4 years ago

Glenn and the team at Allegro are awesome, highly professional and thorough! My husband and I had our Hindu wedding there, and we couldn't have been happier with the entire experience. Not only is the venue stunning, but…

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