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Our rustic themed conference hall and the Chapel in the
main building is available from Tuesdays to Fridays for
groups of 15 to 90 delegates. Times can be flexible to
accommodate clients needs.
It is equipped with standard
conferencing equipment and is fully-air-conditioned.
Ample parking in a safe area is available. As a team we
are experienced in planning and co-ordinating functions
and offer a reliable service.
Equipment: Dimmer lighting, Flip chart and Marker Pens,
Screen. Any additional equipment eg data projector can
be hired on request.
Seating Options: Theatre Style, Classroom, Banquet,
U-shape, Boardroom and more
Our day conference package include:
- Venue Hire & Standard Equipment
- Arrival Coffee/Tea and a light breakfast eg.
Muffin with cheese and preserves
- Unlimited water and ice, sweeties or dried fruit
- Mid-morning coffee/tea and fruit juice with
home-made biscuits
- Light Lunch and fruit juice per person
- On site catering or lunch at the neighbouring
PepperTree Art Stable and Coffee-shop
- Afternoon Coffee/Tea and home-made biscuits
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Thank you for considering de Malle Meul
for your wedding. Every
occasion and client is special to us and
therefore we would like to assure you of our
committed service. We truly want to make your
wedding day heaven on earth. De Malle Meul Wedding Venue forms the heart
of rural Philadelphia.
This village is situated
at the foot of the Koeberg Hill in the cradle of
the Swartland, conveniently within 40 minutes
drive from Cape Town and as little as 20 minutes
from Blaauwberg and Durbanville. All year round
the village is either surrounded by lush green
cornfields, yellow fields of canola or earthy
coloured rolling hills: straight out of a Pieter
van der Westhuizen work of art. |
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Venue and Size |
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De Malle Meul is a beautiful old
renovated mill dating from the 1920’s with
unique metal-clad walls, it guards the entrance
to Philadelphia. To anyone loving wood
craftsmanship and old buildings as well as
superb artwork, this is a must see.
The grounds and buildings include the
following:
- a courtyard with umbrellas overlooking
Philadelphia’s Church square,
- the Van der Westhuizen Gallery with an art
deco leather lounge suite, which can serve as a
reception area,
- the Old Mill Chapel, (An open beamed loft with
the remaining renovated shoots of the old flour
mill with a separate entrance.),
- the Koringsaal is an atmospheric hall with
woodwork,
- the Bartholomeusen Bar and Dance area has a
parquet floor with french doors opening onto the
exclusive vineyard of de Malle Meul,
- the buffet area adjoining the open-plan
kitchen,
- a parking area for guests and
- two self-catering cottages.
The venue can accommodate 80 guests for a dinner
dance or 110 guests banqueting style.
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Venue Hire |
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The venue fee of de Malle Meul is lower out
of season than in season.
The Venue fee includes:
- the courtyard or the Van der Westhuizen
gallery as reception area,
- the Old Mill Chapel,
- the Koringsaal,
- the Bartholomeusen bar and dance area,
- the buffet area and
- the very special amphi-area with the vineyard
and roses as a back-drop for taking photographs.
- Overnight accommodation for the
bridal couple in the self-catering
unit, “Die Koringhuisie”, for two next to
the de Malle Meul. with a complimentary
basket.
This unit is available from 11:00 on the day
of the wedding. A plate of sandwiches for
the bride and her bridesmaids can be
organized in advance.
If another unit is needed for the bridal
party to get ready, the “Blikhuisie” or the
“Wingerdhuisie” can be reserved at an
additional cost of R 1 000.00 for the day/
The venue fee also includes the
following:
- umbrellas in the courtyard,
- crockery and cutlery (including fish, starter,
main, desert, soup and cake),
- glassware (including red wine, white wine,
champagne, beer, water and sherry),
- white linen serviettes and table clothes,
- chair covers in chapel,
- baskets/ tin buckets for rose petals,
- seating arrangements and setting of tables,
- a stand for guest list and seating plan,
- wooden chairs and rectangular tables,
- a cake knife for cutting of wedding cake and
- clearing and cleaning service after the
function
Two complimentary planning consultations which
include a meeting with the different service
providers.
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Co-ordinating |
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Planning your perfect day should be stress
free! Allow us to guide you through the process
in helping you to co-ordinate and choose
suppliers.
We have a preferred list of professional service
providers, whom we can recommend without
hesitation. We have chosen them to suit
different budgets and needs.
We will obtain the
necessary quotes and finalise all arrangements
with them after liaising with the bridal couple.
From table settings and flower arrangements to
cake specialists and photographers, we’ll make
sure you have everything you need to make your
day heaven on earth.
Our service providers are equipped to
help with the following:
- Stationary
- Caterer
- Bar requirements and selection of wine and
other beverages
- Wedding Cake
- Special décor, flowers, vases and candles or
any other equipment requested
- Make-up artist and hair stylists
- Photographers and Videographer
- Transport if needed e.g. wedding car
- Deejay, Live music, PA system and Microphone
- Overlays and other linens
- Accommodation
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Function times |
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The venue is available from 08:00 until
13:00 for breakfast and brunch functions, 12:00
till 16:00 for lunch, 18:00 till 21:00 for a
cocktail party or until midnight for a dinner.
Ample time will be available for the set-up of
your big day!
For evening wedding ceremonies, the guests may
start arriving from 16:00, the bar closes at
00:00 and we ask that the musicians or DJ
continue no later than 00:00, due to very strict
local noise regulations.
De Malle Meul therefore
reserves the right to regulate the volume of
music at any function held on its premises. The
venue closes at 00:30. Exceeding of closing
hours, will result in a R1 500.00 per hour fee
after midnight. |
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Accommodation |
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| We can arrange accommodation in the hamlet
of Philadelphia. “Die Blikhuisie” and the
self-catering cottages “Die Wingerdhuisie” and
“Die Koringhuisie” at de Malle Meul can be used
for this purpose. |
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Setting up and clearing of Venue |
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| We can start set-up on the day before the
wedding if practically possible and subject to
other functions hosted at the premises. We will
coordinate with all suppliers regarding their
special needs and requirements. |
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Booking and Payment |
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| Should you decide to book with us, your
provisional booking will be reserved for 14
days. If no deposit is received within this
period, the booking will unfortunately be
cancelled and the venue will be made available
to other clients. |
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Number of Guests |
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| In order for us to co-ordinate and cater for
your function with efficiency, we would require
the number of guests and other information e.g.
bar arrangements at least 10 working days prior
to the function. Confirmed numbers may not be
less than 90% of quoted numbers. We shall charge
according to your confirmed or actual number of
guests whichever is the greater. |
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Menu Selection |
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The Malle Meul is proud to be associated
with Wilinda Hanekom Caterers. She and her team
have been in the business for 18 years and come
with excellent references. Therefore no other
caterers will be permitted.
You can choose mains and deserts from a wide
selection of possibilities to create your own
unique combination. A variety of starter and/or
snack ideas are also available, as well as
welcome-drinks, at an additional cost.
The following options are available:
OPTION 1:
Pre-Snacks OR Starter
Warm Buffet Main Course (2 meats, 1 starch, 3
vegetables, 1 salad)
Dessert Buffet
OPTION 2:
Pre-Snacks OR Starter
Warm Buffet Main Course (3 meats, 1 starch, 3
vegetables, 1 salad)
Dessert Buffet / Individual Dessert
OPTION 3:
Pre-Snacks
1 Jug of juice per table
Starter
Warm Buffet Main Course (2 meats, 1 starch, 3
vegetables, 1 salad)
Dessert Buffet / Individual Dessert
Children under the age of 10 will be charged
half price.
Please inform us of any dietary requirement 14
days prior to the function, in writing.
A coffee station is available at R9.00 per
person. |
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Bar |
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| Being a fully licensed establishment, we
have the facilities available to offer a cash or
account bar. The service of a barman is R300,00
per function. De Malle Meul’s wine list consists
of wines from the area. If however, you would
like to bring your own table wine and sparkling
wine, a corkage fee of R25 per bottle will be
charged.
Please note, that all other bar stock (juice,
sherry, port, beer and soft drinks etc.) is
supplied by de Malle Meul at competitive prices.
De Malle Meul specifies that alcohol may be
served until midnight only. We therefore kindly
request the host to call the last round at
23:30. No alcohol will be served to persons under the
age of 18. |
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Other Terms and Conditions |
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Items to be collected: A list of all items
that are to be collected the day following the
function must be provided at least one day in
advance so that the necessary arrangements for
the return thereof can be made.
Smoking: de Malle Meul is a non-smoking area.
Ashtrays will be provided outside.
Confetti: No confetti or feathers are allowed.
Weather: Unfortunately we take no responsibility
for outdoor functions and the client remains
responsible for any extra costs involved in a
radical change of weather that may affect the
arrangements for the function.
The owners, managers and staff members do not
take any responsibility for any of the guests or
host’s belongings (including gifts) or any
injury, damage or loss suffered by any person.
The host accordingly indemnifies the venue and
owners against any claim arising out of the loss
or damage to any such belongings and the host
waives any claim it may have.
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