Corporate
Year-End Function
Venues in
Johannesburg
YEAR-END FUNCTION VENUES & CORPORATE EVENTS
WITH BOUTIQUE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
If you’re planning a year end party in Johannesburg or looking for award-winning year-end function venues, The Garden Venue is your perfect destination. The Garden Venue in North Riding is the perfect year-end party destination for banishing the year’s accumulated stress and forgetting about deadlines and meetings.
Hosting functions from 10 to 450 guests, we proudly offer twelve exclusive year-end function venues, conference halls and boardrooms available for hire for a variety of corporate events. Three of our event halls embrace a thatch design, while nine are loved for their contemporary, minimalist style:
At The Garden Venue, our diverse corporate year-end function packages take care of all aspects of your year-end party, ranging from catering to themed decor and can also include accommodation, bar services, a DJ and much more. Our flexible, purpose-designed event venues are supported by professional event coordinators, audio visual technology and numerous other amenities.
The Garden Venue has won many awards as a wedding venue. We’re also recognised among the top corporate year-end function venues in Johannesburg. However, our sophisticated corporate events centre competes strongly while hosting conferences, team-building, product launches, corporate family days, gala banquets and many more.
Our beautiful, landscaped gardens are the perfect setting for year-end functions, where you can enjoy gourmet meals and clink cocktails on teak decks overhanging cascading koi ponds. Relax and bond with your colleagues over a couple of drinks. After all, nothing says ‘thank you for all the hard work’ like an unforgettable year end party in a tranquil setting.
Arrange a visit to experience our corporate events centre.
YEAR END
FUNCTION AND GALA
BANQUET VENUES
Our 12 year-end function venues and their estimated capacity are listed below.
- 450 delegates – The Garden Arena
- 350 delegates – The Forest Hall
- 144 delegates – The Fever Tree Venue
- 140 delegates – The Elephant Hall
- 96 delegates – The Zanzibar Venue
- 80 delegates – The Olive Tree Hide
- 72 delegates – The Pepper Tree Venue
- 60 delegates – The Peacock Room
- 30 delegates – The Garden Courtyard
- 20 delegates – The Makhulu Boardroom
- 14 delegates – The Palm Boardroom
- 10 delegates – The Bamboo Boardroom
Should you wish to host a casual or formal affair, our event specialists can help you plan. We take pleasure in presenting our solutions to you to fulfil your unique year-end requirements.
Your event is important to us, no matter how big or how small, and we would like to make it as memorable as possible at our year end function venue in Johannesburg.
CORPORATE YEAR-END PARTY THEMES
Corporate year-end parties typically include optional extra entertainment, team building activities and unique decor and party themes. We provide several themes to enhance the experience of your end of year function.
Our Most Popular Year-End Function Themes:
Beach Parties
Beach Party, more relaxed in its expression, is the ultimate holiday celebration theme, easily evolving into Coachella, Masked Carnival or Pirates of the Caribbean themes. It aims to create a cheerful, vibrant and perhaps tropical atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to wear beachwear like Hawaiian shirts, sundresses with leis or floral headbands. The colour scheme may include bright primary colours emphasising fun beach and ocean hues. The internal hall is decorated with palm leaves, island bunting and string lights, while the gardens may boast an inflatable giant duck, beach balls and umbrellas. The festive ambience extends to the table décor typically allowing for colourful runners, while bird cages, mini beach balls, umbrellas or mini bamboo palms are the centre pieces.
Beach Party
Beach Party, more relaxed in its expression, is the ultimate holiday celebration theme, easily evolving into Coachella, Masked Carnival or Pirates of the Caribbean themes. It aims to create a cheerful, vibrant and perhaps tropical atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to wear beachwear like Hawaiian shirts, sundresses with leis or floral headbands. The colour scheme may include bright primary colours, emphasising fun beach and ocean hues. The internal hall is decorated with palm leaves, island bunting and string lights, while the gardens may boast an inflatable giant duck, beach balls and umbrellas. The festive ambience extends to the table décor, typically allowing for colourful runners, while bird cages, mini beach balls, umbrellas or mini bamboo palms are the centre pieces.
A Night of the Stars
The Night of the Stars year end theme is a glitz and glamorous affair, effortlessly also interpreted as Casino Royale, 007 and the Oscars. It’s a formal event theme and as such, dress to impress in tuxedos, cocktail dresses or simply smart formal attire. The opulent colour theme typically boasts either a dominant gold or silver emphasis. The venue setup includes a grand entrance with the iconic Oscars, a red carpet runner framed by VIP stanchions. The theme is strongly supported by elegant table décor, black tablecloths, gold or silver centre pieces such as striking candelabras, gold Tiffany chairs and elaborate base plates. Get ready for a night of sophistication and delightful mischief fit for the stars.
African Chic
The African Chic year end event theme exudes elegance, capturing the essence of an enchanting and alluring Africa. This theme, while celebrating all things African, can easily be developed into further similar themes, including Zanzibar sunsets and Sophia Town. This can either be a formal or informal event, with guests encouraged to wear a range of outfits from tuxedos or even to traditional attire. The colour palette reflects the vibrant spirit of Africa with décor colours perhaps including burgundy, gold, turquoise, cerise or a myriad of jewel tones. Straw baskets and carefully selected African accents adorn the venue, creating a seamless fusion of cultural authenticity and refined elegance. The table décor includes centre pieces featuring African-inspired elements, while runners and napkins may boast famed African Shweshwe material.
Other Year End Party Themes
- Havana / Cuba Sunsets
- Hawaiian Beach Party
- Black & White Gala
- Night of the Stars
- Picnic Event
- Vegas Nights / Casino Royale
- Spring Colourful
- Coachella / Music Festival
- Shebeen or Sophiatown
ENTERTAINMENT FOR YEAR END FUNCTIONS
At the end of the year, there is a real risk that entertainers will be fully booked. Our year-end function packages include entertainment options, so it’s one less thing to worry about.
Examples of entertainment available at our venue are listed below.
- DJ & Dance Floor
- Dancers
- Illusionist
- Caricaturist
- Face Painting
- Mobile Spa
- 360 Photo Booth
TEAM BUILDING OPTIONS FOR YEAR END FUNCTIONS
If your team is ready to celebrate with a unique year end party, we offer over 40 exciting team building activities to elevate your corporate year-end function.
Physical Activities
- Minute to Win it
- Amazing Race
- News Room Challenge
- Crime Scene Investigation
Physical Activities
- Minute to Win it
- Amazing Race
- News Room Challenge
- Crime Scene Investigation
Culinary Experiences
- Potjie Cook-off
- Cocktail Making Challenge
- Beer or Wine Tasting
Brain Games
- Escape Room Challenge
- The Incredible Rube Goldberg Machine 90min
- Survivor 2Hrs
- Survivor 3Hrs
Lawn Games Indoor/Outdoor
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Chess
- Giant Draughts
- Connect 4
- Hopping Mad
- Giant Snakes & Ladders
- Giant Twister
- Giant Dominoes
- Giant Pick-up Sticks
- Cornhole Game
- Limbo Pole
- Skittles
- Quotis
- Sack Racing
- Giant O & X’s
- Giant Ludo
- Mini Putt Putt
- Giant Monopoly
- Giant Poker
- Giant blackjack
- Giant Scrabble
- Ladder Golf
- Kerplunk
- Lawn Croquet
- Boule
Creative Encounters
- Art building 2 Hrs
- Film Making Challenge
- Soap Box Derby 2 Hrs
Explore our customisable year-end function venues and let us help you create the ultimate year end party experience. Contact us to enquire about our special Year-end Packages, which include catering and décor, with a variety of optional themes.
Please contact us to enquire about our special Year-end Packages, which include catering and décor, with a variety of optional themes.
Please contact us to enquire about our special Year-end Packages, which include catering and décor, with a variety of optional themes.
CORPORATE YEAR-END PACKAGES EVENT DECOR AND FUNCTION MENUS
There are good reasons we’ve received several awards for our venue. One of them is the inclusivity of our packages. Another is our flexibility to meet your exact requirements. Take a look at some of the benefits that may be included in our year-end function options.
- Selection of the most appropriate venue at The Garden Venue
- Menu selection and refinement
- Audio visual solutions
- Beverage selection, including food and wine pairing
- Accommodation and transfers for guests
- Room and table décor and themes
- Entertainment, DJ and music recommendations
- Event programme
- Photographer
CORPORATE YEAR-END EVENT PLANNING
Planning end of year functions can be challenging, especially if you’re organising an event for hundreds of people. You needn’t worry as our corporate event coordinators are available to help you plan your event.
AFFORDABLE YEAR-END FUNCTION PAYMENT PLAN
Our payment plan makes it possible for even small businesses to host a year-end party.
A 50% deposit will secure your function date and your venue of choice. The balance will be required 20 days before your corporate event.
Whether you are planning an international conference or a small meeting, we have the capacity, flexibility and expertise to create a professional event set to meet all your requirements.
Please contact us to enquire about our special conference and corporate events packages
VIEW OUR OTHER VENUES
The Bamboo Room
5 TO 10 DELEGATES
The Palm Room
10 TO 14 DELEGATES
The Makhulu Boardroom
10 TO 20 DELEGATES
The Garden Courtyard
10 TO 30 DELEGATES
The Peacock Room
30 TO 60 DELEGATES
The Pepper Tree
40 TO 72 DELEGATES
The Olive Tree Hide
50 TO 80 DELEGATES
The Zanzibar
60 TO 96 DELEGATES
The Elephant Hall
80 TO 140 DELEGATES
The Fever Tree
100 TO 144 DELEGATES
The Forest Banquet Hall
150 TO 350 DELEGATES
The Garden Arena
150 TO 450 DELEGATES
AN EVENTS VENUE TO SUIT ALL TASTES
From the Olive Tree Hide nestled under a cluster of ancient Olive trees to the Koi Pond Pavilion and Elephant Hall, we provide the perfect setting for conferences and other corporate events.
The Garden Venue is one of Johannesburg’s best kept secrets, so come and experience our tranquil gardens and indoor venues for yourself.
Whether you’re planning an elegant gala, fun year end party or relaxed team celebration, The Garden Venue offers Johannesburg’s most flexible year-end function venues. Get in touch today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of year-end function packages are available at The Garden Venue?
The Garden Venue provides its corporate clients with both all-inclusive and customisable company year-end party packages that consist of venue, catering, and special themed décor. Depending on your requirements, year-end party packages can also include a DJ and team building exercises to enhance the event for your staff members.
Year-end functions are supposed to be fun and relaxed, and exclusive to business teams. We provide a dedicated celebration space to guarantee privacy and discourage potential gate crashers, leaving you free to celebrate as you like.
Hotel accommodation, bar services, entertainment, music, audio visual equipment, flowers, and themed decorations can be added to packages. Best of all, you can take advantage of the expert services provided by our professional corporate event coordinators, who help with the planning and coordination of your year-end function.
This is great because organising the event doesn’t become a source of stress. You can wind down with all your colleagues and not worry about details like lighting and special dietary requirements.
Can The Garden Venue accommodate both small and large year-end functions?
The Garden Venue provides 12 versatile year-end party halls. Each venue offers privacy and is customisable, making it ideal for exclusive corporate year-end events. There are rooms small enough for 10 guests that are suitable for single teams or SMEs. We also have rooms and halls large enough to cater for anything up to 450 guests.
Venues include exclusive gardens for welcome drinks, team building activities, or break away spaces. All our year-end function venues are flexible, with indoor and outdoor facilities suitable for team building, casual parties, and formal gala banquets or award ceremonies.
Our boutique hotel has 46 en suite bedrooms for end of year functions that last more than one day, like team building, and to provide accommodation for guests after late night gala banquets or themed parties.
How accessible is The Garden Venue for year-end functions?
The Garden venue is located close to major transportation routes and is situated just 13 km from Lanseria Airport and 17 km from Sandton City Mall. Our hotel shuttle services are available to both destinations. There’s also plenty of Uber drivers readily available in our suburb. Delegates coming from out-of-town areas can enjoy our hotel accommodation with 46 bedrooms that offers ample parking, with 24/7 security guards on-site.
How does The Garden Venue customise year-end functions to suit specific needs?
Each company executes their year end function, according to their own company culture and unique requirements. The Garden Venue’s bespoke year-end party solutions are curated with this in mind. Our experienced event coordinators assist companies in choosing the ideal menu, theme, corporate gifts and décor for their party function, while also helping them with entertainment options and possibly team building activities.
Companies can also choose from our versatile theme party options which include beach party, a night of the stars, African chic, Havana, black & white, Coachella and so much more.
Our entertainment options which may include a dance floor, dancers, illusionist, caricaturist, face painting, mobile spa and 360 photo booth play a pivotal role in the success of your year-end celebration. Our in house DJs will play your specific playlist of choice, while your team enjoys the party.
Why is The Garden Venue one of the best year-end function venues in Johannesburg?
As an award-winning events venue, we have it all. Our year-end party packages cover everything from the venue, catering and décor, to a party maestro DJ and top-notch AV tech. Whether you’re planning an intimate year-end party for your small company or a full-blown party for up to 450 delegates, we’ve got you covered.
We are a one stop corporate year end party solution!
Centrally located just 17 km from Sandton City, our venue is super easy to get to with plenty of Uber options for your team. Plus, the stunning gardens and expert event coordinators ensure your function will be as smooth as it is unforgettable!