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At Merivale, we aim to bring a little magic into the everyday. We are driven to deliver unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues. Owned and run by the Hemmes family for over 60 years, Merivale began as an iconic fashion house started by John and Merivale Hemmes. Merivale’s fashionable beginnings were soon followed by a venture into hospitality, opening a Thai tea café within their Sydney CBD fashion building in 1970. From here, Merivale’s hospitality roots were firmly planted. Merivale is now led by CEO Justin Hemmes, whose creativity and knack for pushing the boundaries has made Merivale what it is today. Hemmes has become a pioneer within the Australian hospitality industry, growing the ever-expanding Merivale portfolio to over 90 brands and venues.

Jamie's passion for food is at the heart of everything we do as a business. We're a team of passionate people, from a variety of industries and professions, that come together to really make a difference to people's lives through food. The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group is made up of all Jamie's restaurants brands: Jamie's Italian, Jamie's Italian International, Barbecoa, Fifteen, Union Jacks, Jamie Oliver's Diner, Jamie's Pizzeria, Jamie's Deli and The Jamie Oliver Cookery School. Each brand has its own culture and values, based on Jamie's approach to life. They inspire everything from the way the staff interact with guests and team mates to how managers develop their staff. They are our guiding principles, our core ingredients!

From epic parties to major events and big business, we are committed to delivering Australia’s most creative and memorable experiences at scale. Driven by a true passion for hospitality, The Big Group is creating a future where everyone is invited. With over 35 years in the industry and more than 12,000 events delivered, we're known for exceptional catering, landmark venues and creative event design. Our team creative, collaborative and curious minds brings it all to life, from intimate dinners to the Australian Open, AFL Grand Final Day, Melbourne Cup Carnival and more. When Australia is on show, The Big Group is there. Our venues are destinations in their own right. Melbourne is home, with Glasshouse, Luminare, Ormond House and State Library Victoria. Sydney is now firmly part of the family, with ILUMINA, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and CANVAS. We know Australia's event economy, and we're proud to showcase it on the global stage. With venues and teams across three cities, we're working to bring more international events and conferences to our shores, because Australia has so much to offer. And when they arrive, B2B doesn't mean business to boring. Every partnership we build rests on honest relationships and mutual respect. Join us as we continue to create extraordinary experiences. This is the art of Australian hospitality.