Answers to common questions are answered below. Please note that we do have preferred suppliers, especially for catering and the Audio visual technology. Please refer to our Panel of Preferred suppliers below.
Erskine Chapel is 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.
Weekdays and weekends from 9am - 10:30pm. 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).
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.
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
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.
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Preferred suppliers.
We work with trusted partners who know Erskine Chapel inside out, and have excellent reputations for quality. You can review our preferred supplier list at the link below.
