A UNESCO award-winning heritage building with proven acoustics and modern heating, lighting and sound. Built as a hall for Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury), the Great Hall has been strengthened and restored post-earthquake. The large, north-facing stained glass Memorial Window was originally installed in 1938 and is comprised of 4,000 individual pieces of glass. The window is dedicated to the memory of all staff and students who served in WWI.
(listed in alphabetical order)
Simply Catering (drop-off service only)
White Tie Catering | Catering Department (sister companies)
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| Layout | Capacity |
| Theatre with aisle (7 seats each side of aisle) | 217 (stage can seat extra 30) |
| 10-seat round tables (13 tables) | 130 (stage can seat extra 20 on 2 tables) |
| 3 rows rectangle tables (18 tables) | 144 (stage can seat extra 16 on 2 tables) |
| Cocktail | 250 people |
| Please note: | These layouts are the maximum capacity and do not factor in room for a dancefloor, bar, caterer's serving tables, sound desk, or any extra furniture. |
