Just imagine your wedding ceremony set amidst our Shakespearian romantic sunny sheltered walled garden, and your reception being held upstairs in a magical grade I listed building with a whimsical medieval castle like vibe.
Exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces that flow really well for your wedding day. Plus small nooks and crannies for smaller Registry Office type elopment Ceremonies.
With the fully licensed bar, it makes the Takahe the perfect backdrop for you and your partners special celebration.
We are here to assist with them. we will help make your special day special. Don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail and one of our team members will arrange a meeting or tour.
Our Team can discuss all the options with you, from the challenges of finding suitable caterers,through to cutting the cake with our 300 year old sword!!
To assist getting your date booked before its gone, the following information is required.
The Sign of the Takahe recommends as our trusted preferred caterers:
So… If you are looking for a high quality, dependable caterers for your event, look no further than them. They know our building, are industry experts in providing menus full of culinary flair. They cater for all types of dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, religious restrictions as well as vegetarians and vegans. They have crafted what we believe to be exciting menu options that suit the Takahe building vibe.
Note: We do have other caterer options, please speak to us, If you have a non-preferred Caterer that requires access to our kitchens to prepare, please again speak to us first.
Day Reception
Sunday to Thursday @ $1000
Friday & Saturday Hire @ $2000
Garden Ceremony
Add an afternoon ceremony in the garden for $500 which includes Garden application to close for public/cafe access, standard chairs and Archway set up.
Minimum Bar Spend for Drinks
Sunday – Thursday @ $2000
Friday & Saturday @ $3000
We have some great spaces. Our Main Grand Entrance Area/Foyer or Garden is perfect for that intimate wedding ceremony, The Garden Room, Dungeon Bar and of course the beautiful walled romantic garden can also be booked separately for a reception afterward.
** Caterer Food extra ** ** Deposit Required of @ 300 to secure booking**
We can host the following.
Yes we do. if on the odd chance it rains on your special day, we do have space upstairs for a ceremony. we monitor the weather and have plans if weather changes.
Yes we do. there are a few options available for set up. Near the bar, in the centre room or in the larger main rear room. Factor in amount of guests, we suggest working with us on a preferred layout. You do not require have a wooden dance floor, but we can assist you hiring one if do would like one. Majority of weddings do not need one. We also have a great selection of music on our sound system or you can plug in your own playlist (download).
We have a 3D viewer and we can work with you to design your layout. We have rectangle and square tables as a basic. however if round tables are required, we can arrange them too. This depends on amount of guests and type of catering ordered.
We are a licensed premises and we have a great selection of wine, beer and spirits. We can work with you to determine which beers and wines you like. We have an extensive list (which does change depending on season, year and supply). Beers/cider, a great selection of spirits and cocktails too. plus not forgetting low or non alcoholic options. We can work with you to provide: Welcome drinks, Ceremony drinks, Table service, Toast bubbles, Pass the port, plus other bar service options. To note:
Majority of weddings and functions finish at midnight. if you need longer, then please state at time of booking.
We have a variety of options available depending on the level of detail you would like. We or the caterer can assist/provide.
We have access to our normal decorations which are based upon our building setting.
You are welcome to decorate. If level of complexity is high, we can offer access the day before (subject to availability).