Questions & Answers.

We expect Erskine Chapel to be a popular wedding and funeral venue given the grandeur and incredible acoustics, however we welcome working with Wellingtonians who may want to book a range of events: corporate meetings/away days, bespoke performances, concerts, product launches, private celebrations and fundraisers. We only work with trusted and experienced providers to ensure this wonderful asset for Wellington is able to be enjoyed through a wide variety of uses. There may be some occasions where an event is not appropriate for us to host. Please advise details of your event at time of enquiry. Erskine Chapel is a new commercial venue for hire. We'd like to give it some time to settle in before accepting smaller recurring bookings in case these stop larger projects being accepted. An excellent resource from Wellington City Council for smaller community bookings is available here.

Weekdays and weekends from 9am to 10pm. Due to the venue being located within a residential zone, we require functions including music to be finished by 10pm and all guests off-site by 10:30pm.

We have restricted event numbers to 100 plus staff, due to being located in a residential area.

Yes, but limited to 23 (including 2 x accessible parks). These parks are clearly marked. There is also a bus park for groups. A traffic management plan is provided as part of the booking process and must be adhered to.

Yes, there is a ramp to enter the ground floor, and an accessible toilet and lift to level 1 for the chapel. The only non-accessible area is the choir room (chapel mezzanine level).

As you can appreciate, Erskine Chapel is located within a residential zone and we want to care for our neighbours. Acoustic testing has been undertaken by Marshal Day. We require events to use our approved specialist audio visual provider, who has a good understanding of our requirement to be respectful to the neighbours. Please note that we do not allow bands for events.

There is an outdoor area located across from the front entrance of the chapel, however, guests must not be outside of the venue after 10pm due to noise constraints with being located in a residential area.

Erskine Chapel has 6 toilets (including 1 wheelchair accessible), all located on the ground floor.

Yes we do. Please see our panel of preferred suppliers

We have selected the best in local caterers for our preferred list. They are familiar with the set-up and venue. If all our preferred caterers are fully booked for your date, we are happy to discuss other options with you.

Erskine Chapel is a non-smoking venue in accordance with New Zealand’s smoking legislation. No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the chapel, or around the Chapel.

Exclusive full-venue hire. This includes use of kitchen for refrigeration, food preparation and washing up (note: no cooking facilities are on site). All cooking equipment and furniture hire items are at the cost and responsibility of the client.

Yes. When hiring Erskine Chapel you get exclusive use of the entire venue.

Erskine Chapel is an exclusive hire venue. We have a maximum capacity of 100 + staff, which makes running multiple events at the same time difficult. For this reason, your hire of Erskine Chapel provides exclusive use of the entire venue.

$1,350 - half day (day time: 9am to 3:30pm) $1,850 - half day (evening: 4pm to 10:30pm) $2,850 - full day (9am to 10:30pm) $5,000 - Weddings (2-day hire for pack in/pack out) Above prices include GST, subject to change - please contact us to confirm. You are required to pay a cleaning fee which includes cleaning and sanitising of kitchen space, toilets (restocking and cleaning), removing all rubbish offsite, sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Cleaning fees: (includes GST) Half day (daytime) $345 Half day (evening) $400 Full day $665 Chapel use only $180

Erskine Chapel requires a $1,000 commitment fee which is due within 7 working days of your booking being received. This deposit is non refundable.

Full payment is due 1 month prior to your event and is non refundable. If cancellation is due to a pandemic, you will receive the full amount in credit to be used within a 12-month period, or refund less the commitment fee.

Yes, we do. The Wellington Company has a proud history of supporting our community and Erskine Chapel will be an incredible space for Wellingtonians to enjoy. However, we must take commercial bookings to help recoup the $7million+ spend required for the strengthening and restoration. You can read more about that work here. We have a Community Hire policy for several philanthropic hires of Erskine Chapel annually. Naturally, these applications will be assessed on merit for the community, and for Erskine Chapel. Please email us for the 2024 application form.