Curtis Stone Events

Name

Curtis Stone Events

Legal name

9 Stones LLC

Website

https://curtisstoneevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Event Catering & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Premium event catering
• Wedding catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Venue-based hospitality
• Chef-led catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond, Victoria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Catering & Event Services: Full-service catering for events including seated dining, cocktail dining, and canape services. Revenue is generated per-person with minimum guest requirements. Pricing varies by service type: seated dining from $105/person, cocktail dining from $120/person, and roving canapes from $75/person.
2. Public Ticketed Events: Hosted public experiences including degustation dinners, masterclasses, and seasonal feasts sold at ticket prices ranging from $120 to $245 per person.
3. Beverage Packages: Curated three-hour beverage packages (Ava, Alice, and Reese packages) featuring wines, prosecco, beer, and soft drinks, offered as add-ons to catering services.
4. Optional Extras: Custom-designed florals, complete table settings, mixologist-curated cocktails, and portable kitchen equipment quoted and priced separately against each event brief.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Curtis Stone Events provides premium bespoke catering and full event management for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across six iconic Melbourne venues (Grace, Old Melbourne Gaol, Como House & Gardens, Hawthorn Football Club, Box Hill Pavillion, Labassa Mansion) and several Los Angeles venues (Gwen, Maude, Four Stones Farm, The Pie Room). Offerings span seated dining (from $105/person), cocktail dining (from $120/person), roving canapés (from $75/person), beverage packages, and public ticketed experiences (degustation dinners, masterclasses, seasonal feasts from $120-$245/person), all built on seasonal produce and Michelin-starred culinary direction from Curtis Stone.

Product overview

Curtis Stone Events is a premium catering and event company operated by Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone, offering a comprehensive portfolio of culinary and event services. The core offering includes bespoke catering and event management across two geographic markets: Australia (Melbourne) with six distinctive venues including heritage mansions, contemporary spaces, and a historic gaol; and the United States (Los Angeles area) featuring restaurant venues and private estates. The portfolio spans live-fire cooking, tasting menus, cocktail experiences, beverage services, and full event execution for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. The Melbourne operations encompass venue management (Grace, Old Melbourne Gaol, Como House & Gardens, Hawthorn Football Club, Box Hill Pavilion, Labassa Mansion) paired with full catering services. The US operations feature restaurant venues (Gwen, Maude), a private estate (Four Stones Farm), and The Pie Room, offering event catering alongside their dining concepts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Catering & Events Full-service bespoke catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Includes menus crafted by Curtis Stone, food service waiters, chefs, sommelier, beverage packages, rentals, florals, mixology, and end-to-end event management.
• Wedding Catering Services Full-service wedding catering including seasonal menus, considered service, rentals, table settings, and florals for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
• Corporate Event Catering Polished hospitality for product launches, galas, fundraisers, boardroom dinners, and corporate galas delivered with precision execution and brand alignment.
• Private Celebrations & Milestone Events Milestone celebrations, soirees, summer parties, birthday parties, and anniversary dinners with generous, beautifully plated food and seamless event execution for events of 5 to 300+ persons.
• Public Ticketed Experiences (Degustation Dinners, Masterclasses, Seasonal Feasts) Host public, ticketed culinary experiences including multi-course seasonal degustation dinners (e.g., Winter Truffle Degustation from $245, Spring Harvest from $195, Midsummer Seasonal Feast from $165) and hands-on masterclasses (e.g., Knife Skills Masterclass from $120) at Melbourne venues.
• Beverage Packages (Ava, Alice, Reese) Three-hour curated beverage packages featuring wine selections (Ava, Alice, and Reese packages), prosecco, beer, and soft drinks, available as add-ons to catering services for private and corporate events.
• Melbourne Venue Portfolio Six distinctive Melbourne venues spanning heritage mansions to contemporary function spaces: Grace (Richmond, 100-165 guests), Old Melbourne Gaol (Melbourne CBD, 60-400 guests), Como House & Gardens (South Yarra, 60-100 guests), Hawthorn Football Club Kennedy Community Centre (Dingley Village, 60-300 guests), Box Hill Pavillion (Box Hill, 60-120 guests), and Labassa Mansion (Caulfield North, 50-150 guests).
• Los Angeles Venue & Restaurant Portfolio

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gwen Butcher Shop & RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin-starred restaurant and butcher shop at 6600 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. A joint venture between Curtis Stone and his brother Luke Stone. Gwen blends old-world European butchery with primal, fire-driven cooking and serves as a primary venue for Curtis Stone Events in the US. Named after Curtis's grandmother who cooked over a live fire on their family farm in Australia.
• Maude RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurtis Stone's first solo restaurant opened in Beverly Hills in February 2014. Named after his late paternal grandmother Maude, who provided his first culinary inspiration. Offers intimate chef's table experience with 24 seats and four innovative menus annually inspired by great wine regions of the world. Hosts private events for Curtis Stone Events.
• Four Stones FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurtis Stone's Malibu Canyon retreat used as a test kitchen for recipe development, creative production space, and event venue. Grows fresh produce, crafts exceptional wines, and hosts intimate gatherings, production shoots, and events accommodating up to 1,000 standing guests.
• The Pie RoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in handcrafted sweet and savory pies, freshly baked breads, delicate patisserie, sandwiches, and comforting bistro fare. Evening service offers comforting dinners and thoughtful pours. Elevates Curtis Stone Events with baked goods and pastry capabilities.
• Trusted Suppliers NetworkminorOthersFor clients who prefer to organize aspects of their event personally, Curtis Stone Events maintains a network of trusted suppliers who can assist. Recommendations provided upon request.
• Kennedy Community Centre (Hawthorn Football Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kennedy Community Centre is Hawthorn Football Club's brand new home, and Curtis Stone Events is its exclusive catering partner from day one. Purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue designed for corporate functions, product launches, and club events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wolfgang Puck Catering: Globally recognized chef-led premium catering company operating across major US markets for weddings, corporate events, and large-scale galas. Comparable because it combines a celebrity-chef brand with full-service event production and venue partnerships, mirroring Curtis Stone Events' positioning.
• Epicure Catering: Premium Australian event caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across Melbourne and Sydney venues. Comparable because it competes head-to-head for high-end event bookings in Curtis Stone Events' core Melbourne territory.
• Daniel Boulud Catering: Premium off-premises catering arm of Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud, serving weddings, corporate, and social events in key US cities. Direct peer because both monetize a celebrity fine-dining chef brand through event catering at high price points.
• The Big Group: Long-established Melbourne premium caterer with multiple event spaces and chef-driven menus for weddings, corporate, and private events. Direct peer operating at scale in the same Melbourne venue-based premium catering market.
• Eat Up Events: Melbourne-focused events and catering operator serving weddings, corporate functions, and milestone celebrations. Comparable due to overlapping Melbourne market, similar event categories, and bespoke menu positioning.
• Melon Catering & Events: Established Melbourne-based caterer offering weddings, corporate events, and large-scale galas across Victorian venues. Direct geographic peer competing for the same Melbourne events segment and venue-based catering delivery model.
• Thomas Hill Events: High-end New York-based event production and catering company focused on weddings and corporate events with custom menus. Comparable due to its chef-driven bespoke catering model at premium price points for similar use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Patina Restaurant Group: Premium US hospitality group led by celebrity chef Joachim Splichal, combining restaurants, large-scale event catering, and venue operations. Comparable because it competes for the same high-end corporate and social event budgets with chef-led positioning.
• Joël Robuchon Catering & Events: Global legacy of Michelin-starred chef Joël Robuchon with premium event and hospitality offerings across multiple international markets. Comparable as a chef-driven, fine-dining-rooted premium events brand that monetizes chef reputation at scale.

Emerging players

• Forage & Feast: Seasonal, produce-led premium caterer in Australia focused on intimate weddings and gatherings. Comparable because of its produce-first menu philosophy and premium positioning, though smaller and more niche than Curtis Stone Events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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