This premium wedding venue features a function room, an outdoor courtyard, a separate bar that opens directly onto the courtyard, and full kitchen facilities. Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall is also one of the seven winners of the 2019 Canterbury Architecture Award for Public Architecture.

Lakeside Wedding Package available

For more information please take a look at our online factsheet.

Lakeside Soldier's Memorial Hall

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall

Lakeside Memorial Hall

Long Room

Lakeside Kitchen

Kitchen

The courtyard area

Courtyard

Lakeside Outdoor

Outdoor

Lakeside Floorplan

Floorplan

Lakeside Wedding package

Wedding package

Venue hire is charged per hour at the following rates:

Community Rate: Applies to non-profit groups whose activities are open to the public and directly benefit the local community. This includes local schools, faith groups, and community-focused events. The rate is not available for bookings involving commercial activities, private gain, or events connected to political parties, candidates, or campaigns, where the activity is associated with an individual or group seeking elected office or advancing a political position.

Please note, eligibility for the Community Rate is determined at the discretion of Selwyn District Council. Proof of non-profit status or community benefit may be required.

Standard Rate: Applies to all other bookings that do not qualify for the Community Rate, including private or commercial events.

Pricing takes effect 1 July 2026 and is reviewed 1 July each year. Any quotations given during this timeframe may increase in line with this.
Additional charges or requirements may apply depending on the nature of your booking.

Rooms available

RoomCapacityEquipmentGeneral
Hall
  • Theatre: 150
  • Classroom: 40
  • Banquet: 80
  • Cocktail : 150
  • Microphone
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Trestle Tables: 20
  • Chairs: 150
  • Round tables: 20

Standard Rate: $51 per hour

Community Rate: $29 per hour

Room dimensions: L13.5m x W 6.8m x H 2.6m

Kitchen 
  • Cutlery
  • Pie Warmer
  • Crockery
  • Glassware
  • Stovetop Oven
  • Microwave
  • Instant Hot Water Unit
  • Fridge
  • Dishwasher
  • Steriliser
  • Benchtop workspace
  • Sink and dishwashing facilities
  • Basic cleaning supplies (dishwashing liquid, cloths, etc)
  • Power outlets for small appliances

Kitchen hire rate: $21.10 per hour

Kitchen equipment varies from venue to venue. Some venues come fully stocked, while others may have a more basic setup.

Not provided:

  • Cooking utensils (e.g. spatulas, tongs, ladles, whisks)
  • Pots and pans (saucepans, frying pans, stock pots, etc.)
  • Oven trays and baking dishes
  • Mixing bowls and measuring cups/spoons
  • Knives and chopping boards
  • Tea towels and oven mitts
  • Food storage containers and cling wrap/foil (if needed)