Positioned strategically adjacent to the Victoria Lodge Gate in the north-eastern section of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, it resides along the main tourist path, welcoming high traffic from the Opera House QEII entrance to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair along the foreshore. This world-class location, boasting exceptional cultural and heritage significance, offers panoramic views over Farm Cove to the Sydney

 

Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, presenting an exciting opportunity for an adept, high-quality food and beverage operator to establish a thriving café business within Victoria Lodge and the adjoining Precinct Bar.

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Perfectly Paired collaborates closely with the Royal Botanic Garden and Domains Trust team to deliver comprehensive catering hospitality tender strategy services, including:

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• Development of procurement strategy and request for tender documents (following NSW Government guidelines)

• Invitation of caterers to tender and continuous liaison with all proponents

• Hosting caterer’s briefing sessions and site tours

• Assessment of tenders, involving a thorough review of all submissions and development of score card matrix

• Attendance at presentations for shortlisted proponents

• Commercial catering contract review and recommendations

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Our engagement in this project underscores our commitment to ensuring that Victoria Lodge & Precinct, positioned in this unique and iconic setting, partners with an exceptional food and beverage operator. Through our catering procurement services and tender management, we aim to contribute to the success of this historic and culturally significant venue.