The Stables Restaurant, Bar and Venue, NZ

What The Stables Restaurant, Bar and Venue, NZ does

The Stables Matakana is a privately-held events venue located within the 50-acre Matakana Country Park at 1151 Leigh Road, Matakana, approximately 50 minutes north of Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 2015 by Kim and Woody and operating under the Creative Hospitality Group (CHG) parent, the venue offers exclusive-hire bookings for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and commercial photoshoots. Core packaged products include All-Inclusive Weddings (quote-based), Intimate Weddings ($2,000 venue hire plus $4,000 F&B minimum), and Elopement Experiences (from $2,999 for up to 10 guests). The property combines an indoor dining/event hall seating 120 (extendable to 1,000 across the Main Dining Room, courtyard and Secret Garden) with a professional Martin Audio sound system, on-site catering, a fully licensed bar, and on-site parking for 60+ vehicles.

The business operates a diversified revenue model spanning venue hire fees, F&B minimum spend (plated meals, buffets, canapés, grazing tables), bar sales, ticketed entertainment events, and wedding add-ons such as styling, linen, and late-night food. Go-to-market is direct-to-client through the company website, dedicated enquiry email addresses, phone, and in-person venue viewings; ticketed entertainment (Stables Collective series, weekly Lazy Sundays live music, annual Legacy Fest boutique festival) is distributed via Flicket (primary), NowBookIt, and Eventfinda. A vendor referral network across photography, floristry, transport, and team-building providers supplements lead generation, alongside organic social on Instagram and Facebook.

Corporate hospitality is served by a small team of co-owners and events coordinators, with the operational footprint sitting within the broader Creative Hospitality Group that also runs the adjacent Smiths Matakana restaurant and live music venue, enabling cross-sell for wedding-weekend dining. No institutional investment, public listing, or expansion beyond the Auckland/Northland catchment is disclosed.

Name

The Stables Restaurant, Bar and Venue, NZ

Website

https://stablesmatakana.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Stables Matakana is a privately-held events venue in the 50-acre Matakana Country Park, north of Auckland, offering exclusive-hire weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and ticketed entertainment under Creative Hospitality Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Matakana

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire Fees: Charges for exclusive venue hire for weddings, private events, and corporate functions. Packages include different tiers from intimate weddings to full all-inclusive weddings.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Catering services including plated meals, buffets, sharing platters, canapés, and bar service. Minimum spend requirements on food and beverages for wedding packages.
3. Bar Sales: Fully licensed bar with wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. On-license venue with standard and premium spirits.
4. Ticketed Events: Ticketed entertainment events under Stables Collective brand including concerts, comedy nights, and Legacy Fest festival. Revenue from ticket sales through Flicket platform.
5. Elopement Packages: All-inclusive elopement packages from $2,999 including celebrant, photographer, florals, champagne, antipasto, and venue hire for up to 10 guests.
6. Add-on Services: Additional revenue from optional extras including linen napkins, extra canapés, antipasto grazing tables, arrival cocktails, selfie stations, candle styling collections, and late-night food.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Stables Matakana is a private events venue offering exclusive venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The venue provides tiered wedding packages (All-Inclusive, Intimate, and Elopement), in-house catering, a fully licensed bar, and event coordination services. It also operates a curated entertainment program under the Stables Collective brand, featuring ticketed live music events, comedy nights, and the annual Legacy Fest boutique music festival.

Product overview

The Stables Matakana is a dedicated events and functions venue offering private hire for weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and photoshoots. The venue operates as Creative Hospitality Group alongside sister venue Smiths Matakana. Core products include tiered wedding packages (All-Inclusive, Intimate Weddings, and Elopement Experience), corporate event hosting, and private function hire. The venue also curates its own entertainment through The Stables Collective brand, featuring ticketed events like Lazy Sundays and the annual Legacy Fest music festival. Supplementary offerings include professional catering services, a fully licensed bar, photoshoot location rentals, and pre/post-wedding dining at Smiths Matakana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stables Collective: Boutique live music and entertainment series curated by the venue featuring DJs, acclaimed artists, and touring acts
• Legacy Fest

Products and services

• All-Inclusive Wedding Package Comprehensive wedding package including venue hire, ceremony setup, 3-course dining, bar tab, professional coordination, and full setup/packdown services for couples seeking a fully managed wedding experience.
• Intimate Wedding Package Flexible wedding package for up to 40 guests offering exclusive venue use with 8 hours of hire from 12pm, ceremony archway, dining tables, fairy lights, lawn games, and sound system, plus a minimum spend on food and beverages.
• Elopement Experience Curated elopement package for up to 10 guests including celebrant, photographer, florals, champagne toast, antipasto platter, and exclusive venue hire, starting from $2,999 for couples plus 2 additional guests.
• Corporate Events Business event hosting including conferences, staff parties, team-building days, awards dinners, and networking functions with flexible configurations for 30-500 guests, professional coordination, and AV equipment.
• Private Functions and Celebrations Private event hire for celebrations, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions with exclusive venue access, catering, and bar services for individuals, families, and social groups.
• Catering Services Full in-house catering service offering plated meals, buffets, sharing platters, antipasto boards, grazing tables, and function menus with comprehensive dietary accommodations for events and private functions.
• Fully Licensed Bar On-site fully stocked bar featuring local and international wines, craft beers, standard and premium spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages for events and functions.
• Photoshoot Location Rental Venue rental for commercial and personal photography sessions, TV commercials, short films, campaigns, and product shoots within the 50-acre Matakana Country Park grounds with diverse natural backdrops.
• Legacy Fest Annual boutique music festival held during Auckland Anniversary Weekend featuring New Zealand artists and live performances across multiple genres, ticketed through Flicket and partner platforms.
• Lazy Sundays Weekly Sunday live music series featuring musical performances in an intimate setting with a curated bistro menu offering entrées, mains, and desserts. Family friendly with kids menu available.
• Stables Collective Entertainment Series Curated program of ticketed entertainment events including live music, comedy nights, tribute shows, and boutique festivals featuring DJs, acclaimed artists, and touring acts.
• Pre and Post Wedding Dining Dining venue at sister property Smiths Matakana offering wedding weekend celebrations including rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches with a 10% discount for wedding parties of 20 or fewer guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• One wedding per day ensures exclusive venue use and dedicated attention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BachcareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2027Accommodation partner for Legacy Fest 2027. Special discount code offered to ticket buyers for holiday home accommodation near The Stables.
• Creative Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Parent company operating The Stables and Smiths Matakana. Provides marketing and events team support on site. Nearly a decade of hospitality experience in Matakana.
• Legacy Fest Festival PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20272027 sponsors include Matakana Wine (Rova), Utterly, and Multiple venue partnership for festival venue coordination.
• Smiths MatakanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Related venue under Creative Hospitality Group umbrella. Smiths Matakana operates as the lively local for dining, drinks and weekly live music. Offers pre and post-wedding dining experiences for Stables wedding clients with 10% discount for wedding bookings of 20 or fewer guests.
• Matakana Country ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stables is located within the 50-acre Matakana Country Park. Venue utilizes the expansive park grounds for photo opportunities and event overflow space.
• Mai RideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted local transport provider recommended to corporate and wedding clients for event transportation needs.
• Action MatakanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam building activity provider located walking distance from venue. Recommended for corporate team-building events.
• E-volt RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam building activity provider located nearby. Partnered with for corporate celebration events requiring multi-venue activities.
• Lady BarberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeighbouring vendor offering bridal change room rental for wedding day preparations. Recommended to wedding clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Villa Maria Estate: Villa Maria is one of New Zealand's largest wineries with established event hosting including weddings and corporate functions at its Auckland and Marlborough sites. Comparable to The Stables in winery-based event venue model and New Zealand premium positioning.
• Markovina Estate: Markovina Estate is a well-established Auckland-region wedding and events venue offering all-inclusive packages, on-site catering, and exclusive venue hire. Directly comparable to The Stables in target customer (wedding couples), service model (bundled packages), and regional catchment.
• Wharekauhau Country Estate: Wharekauhau is a luxury rural lodge in Wairarapa offering private hire for weddings, celebrations, and corporate retreats with bundled dining and accommodation. Comparable to The Stables in countryside premium positioning, exclusive-use model, and event-led revenue mix.
• Cable Bay Vineyards: Cable Bay is a Waiheke Island winery offering wedding hosting, restaurant dining, and event venue hire with countryside/coastal views. Comparable to The Stables in New Zealand winery-venue hybrid model, wedding-led demand, and integrated F&B programming.
• Huka Lodge: Huka Lodge is an iconic New Zealand luxury lodge hosting private weddings, celebrations, and corporate events with all-inclusive F&B programming. Comparable to The Stables in premium positioning, destination experience model, and bundled event packages.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Hilton operates a global portfolio of hotels that include extensive meetings, events, weddings, and F&B offerings as ancillary revenue lines. Comparable to The Stables in wedding and corporate event hosting, bundled F&B packages, and venue-based hospitality model, though at substantially larger scale.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation is a global live entertainment company operating venues, festivals, and ticketed events worldwide. Comparable to The Stables in live entertainment programming and ticketed event revenue (Legacy Fest, Stables Collective), though at vastly larger scale.
• Soho House: Soho House operates a global network of private members' clubs combining hospitality, event hosting, and live entertainment programming. Comparable to The Stables in event-venue-with-hospitality model, curated programming, and premium membership-style positioning, though at much larger global scale.
• SkyCity Auckland: SkyCity Auckland is a large-scale Auckland entertainment, hospitality, and casino complex hosting events, dining, and live entertainment. Comparable to The Stables in entertainment programming, Auckland event market presence, and multi-format venue hosting, though at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• The Trusts Arena: The Trusts Arena is a large multi-purpose venue in West Auckland hosting concerts, expos, and corporate events. Comparable to The Stables in Auckland regional event market participation and live entertainment programming, though focused on larger-scale productions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thestablescollective
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_stables_collective
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stables-restaurant-bar-and-venue-nz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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