The award winning team behind Studio Neon have launched their new 220 capacity venue in Alexandria, Sydney alongside the announcement of their evolution as a business into a multidisciplinary and all encompassing event curator. This will elevate their offering from creating memorable food and drink experiences with a culinary perspective to also include event production, styling, partnerships, venue hire, kitchen facilities, guest list management, mixologists, staffing and design visuals.
The expansion of the business has been driven through the unique insight of the Australian market that Studio Neon has developed over the years led by Aaron Teece and Lauren MacDougall, with a focus on executing tailored experiences both locally and globally. The varied services offered allow the team to strategically assess all briefs with an innovative, creative approach based on the client’s objectives and budget. The result? immersive and engaging events that deliver strong outcomes and unique memorable experiences.
This unique offering also sees Studio Neon collaborating with friends made over the years from artists, av specialists and visual designers to name a few ; the facilitation of introductions where appropriate and the generation of mass awareness through synergistic partnerships, reciprocally beneficial for both parties.
THE VENUE
Located at 140-142 McEvoy Street, Alexandria the urban warehouse is a great example of modern industrial design. Whilst retaining its essential character, the old warehouse has taken on a new lease of life as a light-filled, open plan event space with the existing brick-work and block-work, original timber roof-trusses and various other original details retained and restored. This is complemented by a clean lined bar and modern commercial kitchen. The resulting effect is a highly specified, modern space, a blank canvas of sorts, that is beautiful in its industrial minimalist way or elevated depending on the stylistic and brand direction of the activation.
In addition to event hire, whether for corporate gatherings, product launches, intimate dinners, weddings or birthdays, the space is also adaptable for photo shoots, retail sale events. The commercial kitchen is available for hire separately to the space if required with or without the Studio Neon team, for menu development, catering, and product testing.
CULINARY
The soul of Studio Neon will still be its culinary heart beat led by Aaron Teece, whilst the new venue and extended service offering allows flexibility for Studio Neon’s many clients and friends. The team in the kitchen will continue to offer their culinary skills for both on-site and offsite events.
“The focus of Studio Neon will continue to be in the understanding of how to build influence through memorable culinary experiences. Whether a private celebration or a considered brand moment, we pride ourselves on approaching each event with as a new and unique opportunity rather than an out of the box solution. The addition of the Headquarters provides us with more opportunity to offer our clients flexibility in creating a bespoke experience for their guests.” Aaron Teece.
ABOUT AARON TEECE
Internationally renowned chef Aaron Teece is the talent behind Studio Neon Catering. Born and raised in the Northern Rivers near Byron Bay, he spent the formative years of his career in Brisbane. Feeling the lure of London, he travelled to expand his knowledge and build his résumé.
After a long stint at London’s prestigious Harvey Nichols’ 5th Floor Restaurant, Aaron turned to the private chef path. Employed by Lady Margaret Thatcher in her retirement years, he was privileged to serve the Queen on several occasions. He also cooked for many UK celebrities, among them Kate Moss and Keira Knightley. On his return to Australia, Aaron was welcomed into some of Sydney’s finest establishments, including Astral, Sean’s Kitchen, EST., Felix and Manly Pavilion.
He fields requests for his services not only Australia-wide but from the UK, Europe, New Zealand and exotic Pacific resorts. His corporate clients include Grey Goose Vodka, Louis Vuitton, Channel 7, Qantas and Tourism Australia.
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For more information on Studio Neon and the Headquarters please contact Lauren MacDougall, lauren@studioneon.com.au