Since 1997, Bennelong Event Hire CEO Stephen Thatcher has proudly supported the Gold Dinner, one of Australia’s most prestigious charity galas. Often described as Australia’s answer to the Met Gala, this exclusive, invite-only evening raises vital funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), helping to provide life-changing care for sick children and supporting groundbreaking medical research.

In 2025, the Royal Botanic Gardens Parade Ground set the stage for this glittering event — the first time the Gold Dinner had been hosted at this iconic outdoor location. Beneath the stars and surrounded by Sydney’s Vivid lights, over 400 high-profile guests came together, raising a record-breaking $84.3 million for the cause.

Bennelong Event Hire was honoured to help create the unforgettable setting, supplying a spectacular 27-metre wide by 70-metre long luxury marquee. Inside, we curated the complete dining experience with our premium linen, glassware, and crockery hire for all 400 celebrity and VIP guests. Every detail was designed to reflect the event’s elegance and philanthropic spirit — a celebration of style and purpose that we’ve been proud to support since the very beginning.

Our Marquee Setup

The 2025 Gold Dinner embraced the beauty of its outdoor location, calling for a luxury marquee that would:

Showcase the harbour and Vivid Sydney light displays without blocking the view.
Comfortably accommodate over 400 seated guests, plus staging, catering areas, and a central dance floor.
Deliver a seamless, glamorous atmosphere worthy of the occasion.

Our marquee hire Sydney service supplied and installed a custom-structured marquee on the Parade Ground lawn, blending perfectly with the event’s gold-and-glamour styling.

Furniture & Styling for a Gala Atmosphere

Inside the marquee, event furniture transformed the space into a high-end dining and entertainment venue.

Every detail was planned — from spacing for the stage and auction areas to creating a layout that encouraged flow, conversation, and celebration.

The Power of Event Furniture & Marquee Hire

The Gold Dinner proved once again that the right combination of design, logistics, and purpose can create magic. Our role as a luxury event hire Sydney provider was to ensure the marquee and furniture not only looked spectacular but functioned perfectly for guests, organisers, and service teams.

From gala dinners to weddings and corporate celebrations, our event furniture hire Sydney and marquee hire Sydney services are tailored to deliver style, comfort, and practicality for any occasion.

Hire Event Furniture & Marquees in Sydney
Planning a high-end celebration or large-scale fundraiser? Bennelong Event Hire offers event furniture hire, marquee hire, and luxury event hire Sydney packages to bring your vision to life.

Contact us today to start designing your custom marquee for your Sydney wedding or event.

Contact us today to book a consultation on 02 9064 4009 or send us an email at hello@bennelongeventhire.com.au