Stables Matakana Celebrations

Whether you're organising a significant event, family celebration, or special occasion, The Stables Matakana boasts beautiful gardens and a flexible indoor space. Situated just 50 minutes north of Auckland, our venue offers a peaceful retreat in a secluded setting. Our committed events team will make sure your event is unforgettable!

Booking your private EVENT AT THE STABLES INCLUDES:

Professional and personal event coordination from our Events Team.

Exclusive use of The Stables Events Venue and The Secret Garden.

Your choice of table and seating arrangements, including all indoor furniture (tables/chairs/barrels), cutlery, flatware and glassware.

Use of all outdoor amenities including outdoor furniture, fireplaces, umbrellas, rustic wine barrels, timeless photo frame and kauri swing.

Indoor fairy lights and outdoor festoon and fairy lights.

Front of House service staff and Duty Manager.

Full stocked, licensed bar and catering from our kitchen.

On site parking and wheelchair accessibility.

Wifi connection and internal Sonos Sound System.

“We had a fantastic 40th party at Stables on a Friday evening. Livvy was fabulous to deal with and made the booking process extremely smooth and stress free. Kim and Christina looked after us incredible well on the night and everyone raved about the delicious food and margaritas. The venue is stunning with the lovely hidden garden making it feel intimate then rolling into the gorgeous hills with the sunset. Perfect spot! Thanks Stables.”

Maria Lovegrove - March 2025

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We organized our company 10th anniversary piano concert here. It was a wonderful memory. The venue was very beautiful and all the staff were extremely helpful to us! I highly recommend this place.

Ophelia Lee - June 2025

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    Entertainment

    We welcome DJ’s and bands at The Stables and have had many a good dance floor in action at our private functions. Over the years we have worked with a diverse range of artists, and can provide you with recommendations. Here are some of our favourites.

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    catering

    We use only the freshest premium ingredients to create dishes that are not only delicious but visually stunning. Our menu options range from classic dishes with a modern twist to creative and innovative cuisine. We offer a range of dining options, whether you are looking for something more casual, or a formal seated meal, we can cater to your request, and dietaries.

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    beverages

    Our fully licensed bar and experienced staff are here to serve. We offer a range of options to suit your event, and work with you to ensure your budget and appetite is met! From local to international beer, wine and spirits, to our bespoke creative cocktails which are unique to our venue. All served up from our bar situated inside the Dining Room. See our full beverage list here.

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    additional hire

    Pro PA system and wireless microphone - Epsom Projector and Projector Screen - Fuji-max Polaroid Camera and Film - Coffee and Tea Station - Bottomless non-alcoholic Punch - White Linen Napkins and Tablecloths - Acrylic Table Numbers - Timeless Glass Candle Holder and Pillar Candles - Easels - Magnolia Foliage - DJ Booth.

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    Transport

    We have lots of great and trusted transport providers in our neck of the woods, who we have worked with for many years. Here are some contacts: Mai Ride and Warkworth Taxi and Bus Services.

  • I cannot praise the Stables highly enough. From the moment I met with Zen I knew everything would go well for my partners life celebration. Zen appreciated that I was in no state to make all the decisions required and she gently took over, suggesting suitable menus and wines and organising the screens and audio equipment. On the day the fires were glowing, tables had been arranged perfectly and the food was beyond delicious! It was a warm and wonderful event.

    Barbara Harris - June 2025

  • I recently celebrated a milestone birthday at The Stables, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and professional, making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The venue itself was absolutely perfect — charming, spacious, and full of character, creating the ideal atmosphere for a memorable celebration. Every detail was handled with care, and it was clear that the team truly cared about making the day special. A huge thank you to Livvy for such great service and communication from the beginning, the staff on the evening were absolutely great. Thank you to the Stables for helping to make my big birthday so amazing. You went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a place with heart, top-notch service, and a fantastic team behind it!

    Yvonne O’Hagen - April 2025

  • If I could give The Stables 10 out of 10 stars I would. Hosting our MediaWorks customers for lunch today was a pleasure and a treat, made so by the exceptional support and attention to detail the wonderful event Co ordinator Livvy gave us ,alongside Zen and Kim who run a perfect ship. The venue is so versatile. Gorgeous inside and out, the customers were blown away by a building they’d never been in prior. Our lunch was delicious, hot and right on time. No dietary restriction was too much trouble and my goodness I’ve never had a Halloumi Kebab like it. THANKYOU team, you have done an outstanding job for us and we are very grateful.

    Anna McGovern - March 2025

  • It was such a pleasure to deal with Livvy, to organise our club Christmas function. Her professionalism and timely communication made organising everything effortless. The venue was perfect for our function with lots of space, outdoor games and everything we had asked for. And the food was absolutely delicious, well presented and the subject of many great comments from our members, not to mention there was plenty to go around as well. Thanks so much for making our end of year function such a great event! I would highly recommend this function venue and organising team.

    Kristina Rabulall - December 2024

  • Thank you for the splendid job you did preparing for and hosting my 80th Birthday celebration. It was a great success, in the perfect venue, the fire cozy and warm after an evening outside on the deck by the lawn. The buffet dinner was extremely good, with many compliments back to me. As you say, the band were just right and appreciated.

    Michael Austin - November 2024

  • Beautiful welcoming venue and staff, well looked after here by the The Stables Team again Thanks Livvy, you were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish covering off catering and room layouts and all the details needed for our offsite Full Team corporate event of over 60 people. Was a great success and much enjoyed by all and all on schedule and went like a breeze. We will be back in the future and be sure to recommend for anyone else needing it in the area. 👍💯

    Victoria Watt - August 2024

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