Be it a cocktail party, birthday, long lunch, business event, product launch, or wedding - an intimate gathering, or a large affair we can bring our magic to an event of any size, for any occasion.
At NEL, events are never just events — they’re experiences.
Set within an intimate, design-led space in the heart of Sydney, NEL offers a modern degustation restaurant designed for unforgettable private dining and bespoke events.
Led by chef Nelly Robinson, our menus are ever-evolving, story-driven and deeply considered — making NEL the perfect setting for corporate dinners, milestone celebrations and exclusive buyouts.
Food
You can pick the courses from our current menu, previous menus or have a menu custom designed by Chef Nelly. Chef Nelly can recommend or help you choose the courses for your menu option if preferred.
Menu options include;
Snacks/canapes only
Food stations
Progressive dining experience (more substantial snacks with matching drinks)
3-course, 5-course, or the full 12-course degustation.
Beverages
You can choose from a range of options including;
Matching wines
You choose from our wine list
Have our sommelier choose based on your tastes
An open bar
A beverage package
We can also develop bespoke cocktails to suit your event.
At Ours
Our unique venue can be adapted to suit all occasions, with personalised touches adding a bespoke element to every event. Our team can work with you and our preferred photographers, stylists, florists, and AV specialists to ensure the planning process is smooth and stress-free.
Sit down lunch/dinner – 50 guests (on split tables). Sit down lunch/dinner – 44 guests (on two long tables). Stand-up cocktail parties – up to 80 guests
For the exclusive use of NEL, a minimum spend applies and is dependent on the day and time of year. A service fee of 10% will also apply to the final bill.
At Yours or Somewhere Else
Some events are more suited to the comfort of your home or a unique environment. We can bring the experience of NEL anywhere.
We have worked on a wide array of events including but not limited to;
Weddings
Milestone birthdays & anniversaries
Cocktail parties
Launches for brands like Taubmans, Tag Heuer & Penhaligon's,
Season launches for shows like Downton Abbey, Yellowjackets & A Quiet Place
Corporate events within corporate environments
Exclusive events for brands like Telstra, Range Rover, Tiffany & Co, Macquarie Bank & Tyrell’s.
Pop-ups of the restaurant and key menus at hotels and events
Charity events