TO HIRE THE VENUE, we have 4 offers:
FULL VENUE HIRE
R36 000 up to 130 people
The areas included are: The Grand Hall for your celebration, "The Dome" for your ceremony, our outdoor venue/satellite bar "Under the Moon", and the "Nags Head Bar", the gardens, front lawn and car park. Please note, the Dome will be closed off when the main function commences in The Grand Hall.
THE GRAND HALL ONLY
R15 000 up to 130 people
The areas included are: The Grand Hall; the satellite bar "Under the Moon", inside bar area "The Nags Head" and the lawn.
Included in these 2 packages are:
Banquet style tables
Rose gold Tolix chairs
Tables for harvest table, D J, cake, gifts
White dinner plates
Standard cutlery
Secure parking with 53 parking bays
A 60 KVA generator on standby
Not included:
Catering and waitrons
Bar services and glasses
Fancy cutlery and crockery
D J/music
Photographer/videographer
Audio visual equipment
Staging, décor and extra fancy lighting
CATERING AND BAR SERVICES ARE INHOUSE
We have an array of delicious dishes to suit your needs and budgets. Please refer to menus on the Gold and Platinum packages below as examples, which we can adapt according to your needs.
EVENT PLANNING AND DECORATING:
PLEASE NOTE: The Grand Exotic has approved independent wedding planners and decorators who are familiar with the venue and will quote you independently.
Please see the list below. We will gladly assist you in choosing your wedding planner who will best fit your wedding wish list, theme, and budget.
Penny: penny@forthetable.co.za, 083 7999808
M and B Events: 071 5486162
Love Laugh Floral Décor: cindy@lovelaugh.co.za, 083 8754263
Extreme Events: 082 5793346
ANY OTHER SERVICES PROVIDERS, SOUND AND LIGHTING TECHNICIANS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MEET WITH OUR TEAM TO DISCUSS PROTOCOLS AND SIGN OUR SERVICE PROVIDERS T's & C's PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
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WE FURTHER OFFER 2 SPECIAL WEDDING PACKAGES. ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE MORE INTIMATE WEDDING.
These packages INCLUDE VENUE, FOOD & DECOR (DRINKS, PRIEST, PHOTOGRAPHER, DJ EXCLUDED)
Presenting:
THE GOLD AND PLATINUM PACKAGES
THE GOLD PACKAGE
R46 000 up to 60 people - over 60 pax add R675 per person.
INCLUDING VENUE, FOOD & DÉCOR
Meet Penny our "specials" wedding planner and decorator, to discuss your theme & wish list, and start planning your special day. Start off with welcome drinks for your guests at our satellite bar under the tree called "Under the Moon".
Your Ceremony can be held on the lawn in front of the Grand doors, with seating on the lawn. If you prefer to have your ceremony elsewhere, arrive for your celebration with everything organized! Canapes can be served after the ceremony "Under the Moon" while the wedding party has a photo shoot in and around The Grand Exotic.
In the event of bad weather, we go indoor to the Dome which will be set up for the ceremony. Welcome drinks and canapes will be served on the secret garden veranda. (There will be a surcharge of R2000 for extra setting up and use of The Dome and veranda area.)
THE GOLD PACKAGE MENU
(Variations can be discussed)
CANAPES
A variety of vegetarian topped bruschetta
Aubergine & parmesan fritters with chili and
cumin yoghurt and Thai Pesto
MAIN MEAL – HARVEST TABLE
Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
Marinated Grilled Rump skewers
Garlic & Rosemary roasted baby potatoes
Tabouleh Salad with a green harissa, yoghurt, lemon poppy seed
dressing
Home-made flatbreads
Hummus
Tzatziki
DESSERT
A choice of either baked Vanilla Cheesecake with either salted caramel topping or berry coulis. OR , Double chocolate brownies with ice cream and a berry coulis.
THE PLATINUM PACKAGE
R64 000 up to 60 people - over 60 people add R975 per person.
INCLUDING FULL VENUE, FOOD & DECOR
Meet Penny, our “specials” wedding planner to discuss your Platinum décor, wish list, choose your table settings, and flowers to create your magical wedding, and your bouquets are included! You will have the option to use the entire venue including having your ceremony under the Dome or on the lawn. The Platinum Package also includes Fairy lights, Parcan uplighters and floral arch.
THE PLATINUM PACKAGE MENU
(Variations can be discussed)
CANAPES
A variety of topped bruschetta,
Mushroom and roasted red pepper arancini balls with basil aioli
Aubergine and Parmesan Fritters with a chili and yoghurt cumin and Thai Pesto dressing.
THE MAIN MEAL – HARVEST TABLE
Roast deboned leg of lamb infused with a rosemary and mint jou
Marinated Grilled Chicken Espetadas
Rare roast sirloin toppe with a madigascan pepper corn sauce
Garlic & Rosemary roasted baby potatoes
Tabouleh Salad with a green harissa, yoghurt, lemon and poppy seed dressing
Caprese Deluxe Salad - layers of provolone cheese, fresh tomato and grilled aubergine drizzled with sun-dried tomato & basil pesto
Chicken satay skewers topped with toasted sesame
Home-made flatbreads
Hummus
Tzatziki
DESERT
Homemade dark chocolate, toffee, pistachio nut and orange bar, wrapped in phyllo pastry, deep fried and served with vanilla ice cream and berry coulis.
This package also includes your wedding cake, which is our famous carrot cake.
PLEASE NOTE:
The maximum duration for events is 9 hours and the Venue closes at Midnight sharp.
A 10% non-refundable booking deposit and signature of our Ts and Cs are required to secure your date.