CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CELEBRATING



From humble beginnings, Filippo Navarra opened his first venue Conca D’oro in 1973. The hardworking migrant, alongside his wife Sarina, put everything they had on the line to begin their new family business in the events industry. Under direction of Filippo’s children, the company first built on dreams is now established as a family business driven by passion, perseverance and perfection. Priding themselves on hospitality excellence, Navarra continues to provide only the best in cuisine and service. It is because of this attention to detail and insistence for perfection that has gained the respect and trust by everyone who knows the name, Navarra.

Celebrating 50 Years of Celebrating

50 Years of Navarra | Celebrating 50 Years of Celebrating

From humble beginnings, Filippo Navarra opened his first venue Conca D’oro in 1973. The hardworking migrant, alongside his wife Sarina, put everything they had on the line to begin their new family business in the events industry. 

Under direction of Filippo’s children, the company first built on dreams is now established as a family business driven by passion, perseverance and perfection. Priding themselves on hospitality excellence, Navarra continues to provide only the best in cuisine and service. 

It is because of this attention to detail and insistence for perfection that has gained the respect and trust by everyone who knows the name, Navarra.

Our Story

When Filippo Navarra moved from Italy to Australia, he knew something was missing from this new hospitality landscape he found himself in. A little bit of hard work, family and love were needed to bring a new take on an old industry.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE GROWING UP WITH FILIPPO?

Family is very important to my father. He would keep up with visits and phone calls and respect for friends, family, and clients. We grew up in a fast-paced and spontaneous environment: like, “Let’s go out for pizza or pancakes” on the rocks at 11:00 pm on a school night was normal. Life was fun.

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO BEING IN THE INDUSTRY FOR 50 YEARS?

Dad’s Philosophy was to open his doors like family to everyone. It was a place of trust. He remembered people by name and the date you had your event, even sometimes after 10 years. He genuinely cared about his clients and made time for them. His generosity and ability to transform the hospitality industry through innovation, trust and client happiness is a base no one can surpass.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT NAVARRA TURNING 50 AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU PERSONALLY?

I am so proud of this achievement. It humbles me as I remember, as a young girl, the humble beginnings that Mum and Dad built for us and sacrificed for us. I love Mum and Dad’s story of pride, romance, triumphs, hardships, creativity, resilience, humility, ambition and strength.

WHERE DO YOU SEE THE NAVARRA BRAND GOING IN THE NEXT DECADE?

I personally would love to see Navarra be a teacher in the industry. Help young start-up businesses and young entrepreneurs of today know what it takes to succeed; be taught to enter the world of hospitality with excitement. It’s a truly magical industry.

Fastforward 50 years

With 50 years of Events and Hospitality experience and over 200,000 events successfully hosted, there’s reasoning behind our renowned industry reputation. Growing from one venue, to another (another, and another…), we are now Sydney’s leading venue and hospitality group – influencing the game with innovation and harnessed creativity.


At Navarra, we are constantly on the look-out for potential new venues across the state that offer the prospects of incredible and life-changing events. We won’t settle for just anything. This is why we are 50 years strong in such a competitive Australian market.

“GRAZIE PER IL HONOURE DI SERVIRE FAMIGLIA COMO VOI ALLA NOSTRA PICCOLA CONCA D’ ORO.”
— Filippo Navarra

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Join our 10K Giveaway and be part of the change! Help us support local small businesses, making a difference in your community as we celebrate our 50-year anniversary.

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