Merivale and SCG Join Forces

Friday, November 19

SCG

Merivale will bring its trademark food and beverage offering to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in time for the summer of cricket and be the first in-house hospitality partner at the new Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) when it opens in 2022.

Following an extensive competitive tender process, Merivale has been named as the exclusive hospitality experience partner of the SCG and SFS precinct. From December 2021, Merivale will provide all catering and beverage services at both venues for an initial term of nearly six years until September 2027.

Merivale operates some of Australia’s most iconic dining and entertainment venues and will bring its expertise to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the start of the BBL in December and then in time for Sydney’s New Year’s Test.

The partnership will see Merivale’s celebrated executive chefs Danielle Alvarez (Fred’s), Jordan Toft (mimi’s, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie), Dan Hong (Ms.G’s, Mr. Wong), Mike Eggert (Totti’s), Ben Greeno (The Paddington, Hotel Centennial) and Vincenzo Biondini (Vinnie’s Pizza) bring their expertise into a stadium setting under the leadership of CEO Justin Hemmes, Group Operations Manager (Events) Debbie Higgins and senior talent across the business including Franck Moreau MS and Sam Egerton.

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes said Merivale will bring Sydney’s most popular bar and restaurant brands to the city’s most celebrated sporting venues.

“In partnering with Venues NSW, we will strive to provide the most enjoyable and exciting experience to the people of NSW and to all guests of the SCG and the new SFS; food and beverage forms an integral part of the overall experience, and we look forward to delivering on all occasions,” Hemmes said.

“This is an incredible and truly unique opportunity for Merivale; we are humbled to be a part of Sydney’s sporting and entertainment history. I want to sincerely thank Venues NSW for sharing our vision. This new partnership will see us bring together Merivale's wonderful talent pool, diverse restaurant brands, quality service and inherent love of Sydney to help deliver a world-class experience to every person who steps into the stadium.”

SCG and Venues NSW Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Mather said preparations are in full swing for The Ashes New Year’s Test match in January 2022, the largest annual sporting event on the NSW calendar.

“This is a transformational moment for our precinct and I am so excited about this new partnership with Merivale. I know they will offer our customers, members, sporting and entertainment partners the highest quality food and drink this city has to offer.

“When Merivale brings the best from its amazing collection of venues, we will set a new benchmark in live experiences.”

The SCG’s summer menus are currently being refined by the Merivale executive chef team and the partnership will deliver an offering focused on quality, variety, value for money and ease and speed of service.