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A UNIQUE WAIHEKE ISLAND WEDDING VENUE

Nestled amidst four acres of stunning gardens, The Heke offers an idyllic setting for an unforgettable wedding. Our venue promises delightful hospitality with a personal touch, delivering unique experiences complemented by premium food and drinks served with genuine warmth and smiles.

Adjacent to The ‘Heke restaurant is our state-of-the-art brewery and distillery. With its own luxe bar, tasting room and Barrel Hall, this private space proudly hosts beautiful events and showcases our renowned brands, Waiheke Whisky and Waiheke Brewing Co. Enquire now.

GET IN TOUCH

We’d love to hear about your wedding. Contact us to receive our detailed 16-page WEDDING information pack. Scroll this whole page for examples of itineraries, spaces and menus. Here are some FAQ:

Times, Days, Dates
The Heke is open all year round, with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Wedding ceremonies are held in our Barrel Hall, or weather permitting, can be held outside. Your cocktail hour and canapes are usually held outside, followed by an evening meal in our restaurant. We are licensed until 10pm. We are unable to accept bookings for weddings on Saturdays from December - March.

Capacity
We are able to accommodate large and small weddings.

Costs
The total cost of the wedding will be venue hire fee + minimum spend on food and beverages. The amount depends on the day of the week and month of the year. Once we understand what you envisage from your big day, we will provide you with a tailored quote.


Surrounded by gardens, The Heke Restaurant is perfect for a unique and relaxed style wedding.

Your guests will enjoy our world class food, award winning beverages with stunning views of the gardens. Our restaurant is undercover but can open on all sides to the outdoors. We also have generous garden seating when weather permits. Enjoy relaxing under the shade in the warmer months, or gather around our fireplace in winter - The Heke restaurant is a versatile venue to suit every wedding.

THE HEKE RESTAURANT

With 4 acres of gardens, outdoor and shaded seating, and beautiful Maori art signposted as you enter, The Heke is the perfect Waiheke Island wedding venue.

Your guests will be able to mix and mingle, on arrival and during Cocktail Hour. Fun optional additions include our Golf Simulators, Landrover Bar, and Gin Bar in the gardens. If you have children amongst your guests they can enjoy the sandpit, mini kitchen and jumping pillow!

THE GARDENS

Overlooking our Brewery and Distillery and surrounded by whisky barrels, the Barrel Hall is the perfect setting in terms of exclusivity and ambiance. Opening out to the gardens and a terrace, it offers it’s own luxurious and spacious bar and bathrooms.

The Barrel Hall can be included if you hire the entire venue. It is perfect for the ceremony and the after party, with J or band. For smaller weddings, this may be set up to seat up to 60 guests for dinner, or stand up style for larger groups.

BARREL HALL

Itinerary Examples

  • Ceremony and Reception

    2.15pm - Guests arrive & mingle before the arrival of the wedding party

    2.30pm - Ceremony commences

    3pm - Cocktail Hour & Photographs

    4.45pm - Guests Seated for Dinner

    The MC will announce the evening's events and introduce the newlyweds

    5pm - Dinner & Speeches

    7pm - Cutting of the cake

    7.15pm - Cake is served in the Barrel Hall. DJ or band starts playing

    9.30pm - Last Orders at the Bar

    We are licensed until 10pm

    Transport collects guests and the wedding party and your memories of the most beautiful wedding will last a lifetime!

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  • Reception Only

    4pm - Guests Arrive at The Heke

    Cocktail Hour

    Canapes and drinks are served.

    5pm - Guests Seated for Dinner

    The MC will announce the evening's events and introduce the newlyweds

    5.15pm - Dinner & Speeches

    7.15pm - Cutting of the cake

    7.30pm - Cake Served & DJ or band starts playing

    9.30pm - Last Orders at the Bar

    We are licensed until 10 pm

    Transport collects guests and the wedding party and your memories of the most beautiful wedding will last a lifetime!

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Menu Examples

Menu Inspiration

  • Cocktail Canapes

    Ceviche Spoon

    Crostini, roasted beef, horseradish mayo

    Mushroom Aranchini

    Gochujang cauliflower bites

    Teriyaki beef skewer

    Cherry tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil

    Grilled zucchini, goats cheese

    Cucumber, salmon whip

    Smoked salmon blini

    Fried tofu skewer, chilly jam, peanut crunch

    Fig, goat cheese & honey crostini

    Prosciutto wrapped melon

    Pork belly bite, miso glaze

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  • The Main Event

    Sourdough bread & dips

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    Beef Striploin with Waiheke Whisky mushroom sauce

    Roast shoulder of lamb, rosemary jus

    Smoked salmon side, lemon herb sauce

    Gochujang roasted pumpkin, cashew whip, pickled fennel, tomato oil, buckwheat

    Grilled broccoli, orange dressing, crispy shallots

    Roasted beetroot, goats cheese, candied walnuts, rocket

    Mixed green salad, EVOO dressing

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  • Be A Bit 'Extra'

    Oyster Bar

    Gin Bar

    Hand-stretched fire-baked Pizza

    Golf Simulators - we have 2 high-tech bays

    TREV - our Landrover Bar, serving beers or RTD from kegs

    Whisky & Beer Tasting Experience

    Low n Slow cooked meats from our smokers

    Cheese Course

    Late Snack - southern fried chicken, house made buttermilk ranch & shoestring fries

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  • “I recently held a large prestigious corporate event at The Heke and from the get-go the staff were accommodating, friendly and made us all feel at home. We brought in a lot of props and even extra tents. The team had everything under control and went above and beyond to ensure the event went smoothly. The Heke really does showcase the best of Waiheke! ”

    Angie

  • “I want to express my thanks and appreciation for the way The Heke looked after us, our family and friends following Ben’s wedding. The feedback from everyone is amazing, they just loved being at The Heke. They loved the food and especially being so well looked after by your stunning staff. So from the bottom of our hearts thank you for making it work so well.”

    Rob

  • “ The Heke is a must visit destination when visiting Waiheke! We had a post-wedding gathering, and the food, service and vibes were on point. Will be back at The Heke every time I’m back on Waiheke.”

    Julian

  • “Fantastic venue and people to deal with. We had our stag lunch & whisky tasting, and the next day, we came for our rehearsal dinner. Everything went very smoothly, tasted awesome, and the staff went out of their way to ensure the experience was top notch. The events manager was fab and easy to deal with. Could not recommend more!“

    Christopher

  • “I did some research from the Gold Coast, Australia, to organise a 50th lunch for my best friend. The Heke was recommended and the events manager was more than helpful. She organised the best tables, recommended the cake maker, and encouraged us to do a gin tasting in the Distillery, which, of course we did. The food was incredible but the service was by far the most outstanding experience of hospitality that any of us have ever had. I literally don’t know what else to say, other than if you come to Waiheke, you have to come here. JUST GO THERE...”

    Belinda

  • A massive thank you to you and the whole team at The Heke making our wedding day so perfect.  From start to finish, everything ran so smoothly. Please pass on our thanks to Andrei and the kitchen team for the incredible food - it was absolutely delicious. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. They really helped make the day feel extra special. You guys went above and beyond, making our day exactly what we’d hoped for.  Multiple people have said it was the best wedding they've been to!!

    Olivia & Cian