Looking for a venue to hire?
Melville Kruisgemeente is the ideal venue for film locations, film basecamps, weddings, birthday parties, theatre productions, examination space, product launches, photoshoots, video shoots, and more.
With sufficient, safe parking space and several large spacious indoor venues – this perfectly situated location could solve your site and venue woes.
With a beautiful garden for a birthday party or even a high tea, this centrally located venue offers a convenient and accessible location.
Melville Kruisgemeente is easily accessible, close to amenities like the University of Johannesburg, and the creative bohemian suburb of Melville that is well connected to the CBD and other parts of Johannesburg via Rea Vaya bus lines C4 and R3.
We offer competitive fees and pricing to suit any budget.
Church
We offer the use of a quant, charming church with a traditional pulpit setting for your dream wedding.
Vestry / Meeting Rooms
Adjacent to the church are 2 office/meeting spaces for meetings, workshops, or breakout rooms.
Hall, bathrooms and dressing rooms
Walk across to the hall for a large venue where shows, wedding receptions, workshops, and even rehearsals can be held. The size of this large hall makes this a sought-after space that can be dressed to suit your needs and can accommodate 250 guests. Simplify and complete your booking, by hiring our crockery, cutlery, tables, and chairs.
Leading from the kitchen you’ll find 2 classroom-styled spaces that are perfect for dressing rooms/breakout rooms/green rooms.
Side Hall and Kitchen
If a smaller venue is more to your liking, our “sysaal” could be ideal. Ample veranda-styled doors leading out to a patio and a view of the garden complete this option.
The best feature of both the large hall and the “sysaal” is the adjacent industrial-sized, spacious kitchen, with a walk-in fridge, 2 washup sinks, under-counter warming ovens, and stainless-steel counter space to prepare and dish up meals.
FAQ
Can i rent the garden for a birthday party or event and not use the inside venues?
Yes – the garden is often rented by film crews and production companies for a basecamp and can easily accommodate a party without the use of the indoor venues.
Do I need to be a member of the church to be able to rent space at the church?
No – renting space at Melville Kruisgemeente is open to the public.
Can I rent space in the evenings?
Yes – the space is rentable until 22:00 at night.
The client must ensure that the time requested for leasing is sufficient for the full preparation for hiring, set up and – afterwards – the removal / storage of all tables, chairs, furniture and decorations, preparation and provision of catering and entertainment, and all clearance.
Failure to keep to agreed times, will result in an additional charge of R 500 per hour.
Can i rent the stage on its own?
Stage: In the event that the stage is needed, it is linked to the hire of the hall but also as an additional fee. Eg. The stage cannot be hired on it own.
Stage lighting: Additional hire cost.
Can alcohol be sold on the premises?
The church does not have a liquor license, and therefore no alcohol may be sold on the premises.
does the venue have backup power?;
A generator is available for limited back up power, and can be organised with the property manager.
Payments and deposits
50% of the total rental fee is payable when making a booking and the proof of payment is to be sent to the Church Office. The rest is payable 5 working days before the agreed lease date.
Do I need to bring my own sound equipment?
When hiring the hall, the client must provide any sound/audio equipment if needed. When the church building is leased, the sound equipment in the church may be used. Additional fees are charged for equipment such as microphones, stands and cables that may be needed in the church. This needs to be arranged beforehand.
Contact us for more information
Book a viewing with our capable facilities manager here or contact our offices at this e-mail address.