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Host Your Private Event at Heritage Café
Heritage Café is a beautiful, intimate space for private events in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where the setting already feels styled, the food is handled in-house, and the whole experience stays calm and seamless.
Whether you’re planning something celebratory, sentimental, or professional, we keep it simple… a clear booking process, a team that knows how to host, and flexible options for seating, flow, décor, and catering so your event feels like you, not a template. Below you’ll find the key details, décor options, menu choices, and the booking form to secure your date.
Key Information
The essentials, at a glance… what’s included, what to expect, and how it all works.
Furniture and Staff Included
Safe, Secure Parking
Up to 30 Guests Seated
In-House Catering
Choose from breakfast and brunch, 2-course menus, or canapés.
Key Information
The essentials, at a glance… what’s included, what to expect, and how it all works.
Styling and Décor
Décor can be provided by the venue, or you’re welcome to bring your own styling to match your vision. Some hosts want a simple, polished setup that already feels beautiful the moment guests arrive. Others have a very specific theme, colour palette, or Pinterest board they’re working from… both are welcome here.
If you’d like an easy starting point, our décor packages below give you a ready-made look and feel, designed to suit intimate celebrations. From there, we can refine the details around your table layout, florals, candles, place settings, and finishing touches so everything feels cohesive. You’re also welcome to book a viewing so you can see the space in person and plan your styling with confidence.
Décor Packages
Choose a ready-made look and feel as a starting point…
every option can be customised to suit your taste and budget, and is simply here to help if you’re not yet sure what you want.
The Signature Style
Per 10-seater table
White Table Runners
White or Black Napkins
Clear Vases with White Roses (Rose Colour substitute available upon request)
Silver Cutlery
Clear vases with White Candles and/or white candle holders (Candle Colour substitute available upon request)
Wine or Champagne Glasses
R820 ex VAT
The Blossom Style
Per 10-seater table
Choose your Colour Theme
Mixed Colourful Flowers
White Napkins
White Table Runner
Silver Cutlery
Assorted Vases
Candles
R950 ex VAT
The Pampas Style
Per 10-seater table
Pampas
White Napkins
White Table Runner
Assorted Vases
Candles
Gold Cutlery
Woven underplate
R1180 ex VAT
The Heritage Style
Per 10-seater table
Greenery
White Napkins
White Table Runner
Assorted Vases/Candle Holders
Clear vases with White Candles and/or white candle holders
Silver Cutlery
Wine or Champagne Glasses
R780 ex VAT
Food for the Occasion
Choose your menu style below… then we’ll tailor quantities and timing to your celebration.
2-Course Set Menu 2
A well-balanced 2-course option with a more refined selection for your event.
Secure Your Booking
Start here… we’ll confirm availability and send the next steps once you submit.
Event Gallery
Take a peek at a few celebrations we’ve loved hosting…
the kind of days filled with bubbly, beautiful tables, happy guests, and moments worth taking photos of, from bridal showers and birthdays to corporate functions and intimate weddings.
Customer Love
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you might want to know… answered upfront.
How do I book a date?
Complete the booking form on this page to request your date. We’ll confirm availability and guide you through the next steps. If you have questions, you’re welcome to call 076 174 2927.
How many guests can you accommodate?
We can accommodate up to 30 guests seated. For cocktail style or more casual functions, additional guests can be accommodated using our inside and outside space.
What does venue hire cost?
Venue hire is R2000 ex VAT, Monday to Sunday, for events booked outside Heritage Café trading hours.
For events booked during café trading hours, there is no venue hire fee for groups of 15 or more guests when choosing a set menu.
For groups of fewer than 15 guests, or for events where guests order from the everyday menu, a venue hire fee of R1000 ex VAT applies during café trading hours.
What’s included in the venue hire?
Venue hire includes furniture and staff, safe secure parking, and on-site security.
Do you provide décor, or can I bring my own?
Décor can be provided by the venue, or you’re welcome to bring your own styling. Our décor packages are examples and can be customised to suit your taste and budget.
Do you handle catering?
Yes, catering is done by the venue. You can choose from our All-Day Breakfast and Brunch Menu, 2-Course Set Menu 1, 2-Course Set Menu 2, 2-Course Set Menu 3, or our Canapés Menu.
Do you have a bar?
Yes, we have a fully stocked cash bar available for events.
Can I bring my own wine or champagne?
Yes. Corkage is R40 per bottle for wine or champagne.
Can we bring other beverages?
No other beverages may be brought into the venue.
Can I view the space before booking?
Yes. You’re welcome to book a viewing so you can see the space and discuss your event plans with our team.
