The Officers Mess

If you're looking to have your special day feel like a destination wedding yet remain close to home, then The Officer's Mess is the venue that's going to do exactly just that.

The Officer's Mess is a beautiful venue in the heart of Fort Takapuna, just a mere 15-minute drive from Auckland. Despite being a stone's throw away from the city, The Officer's Mess is like traveling through a portal that leads to a magical place outside and far from the hustle and bustle of urban living.

Once you and your guests set foot atop this cliffside overlooking the glistening waters of Narrow Neck Beach, you won't guess that you're just a few minutes away from Auckland CBD. The Officer's mess offers a scenic panorama of Rangitoto Island and Hauraki Gulf.

It is this beautiful feature that makes every photo taken on your special day carry some of the most beautiful backdrops that New Zealand has to offer. However, if the weather chooses to be the villain on your wedding day, don't fret — The Officer's Mess has three beautiful indoor spaces to choose from.

Aside from the character that this venue lends to your ceremony, it also offers maximum convenience for couples. The Officer's Mess can cater to the entirety of your special day, from the ceremony, the reception, and the after-after party. You wouldn't need to worry about the logistics of getting people from Point A to Point B. All you need to do is to cherish this special day and have fun.

The cherry on top that convinces about-to-be-newlyweds is the food that The Officer's Mess offers. Owner and award-winning chef Jeremy Schmid personally creates a stunning menu for your special day that is sure to be unforgettable. Chef Schmid's menus highlight remarkable combinations that use only the best locally sourced produce whenever possible.

Of course, your magical day doesn't just magically sprout from the ground. You've done your part in making this day the best it can be, and The Officer's Mess' in-house coordination team will handle the rest to make sure that your day goes by smoothly — just like you've dreamed it to be.

The Officer's Mess is located along Vauxhall Road in Narrow Neck, Auckland. If you're looking to book this amazing venue for your wedding, give them a call and discuss a venue hire — venues like these are hard to come by.

Some extra points about The Officer's Mess to keep in mind:

⦁ The main space is 132 sq. m. and is connected to an adjoining room that's more than 53 sq. m.

⦁ Can accommodate 160 guests seated

⦁ Venue hire includes all seating, tables, venue usage, cutlery, glassware, and sound system

⦁ Has buffet options

⦁ Candles are not allowed, unfortunately, since The Officer's Mess is a historic building.

And without further ado, here’s a super happy newly weds to help sway you into picking The Officers Mess!

We just wanted to express our thanks to Jeremy and yourself (along with the wait staff) for helping us create an amazing wedding day. Your venue, attention to detail, ideas and suggestions, along with service were incomparable and impeccable. The Officers Mess really is the perfect wedding venue.

Jeremy’s culinary talent and the quality of his dishes were amazing. Genuinely, the food we ate during the tastings and on the day is of a higher quality and taste than most high end restaurants we have eaten at in NZ and overseas. So many of our guests were taken away with the venue and the taste and quality of the food served. Thank you again for helping us create our special day and for making sure it ran without a hitch. We are forever grateful for your help in creating life long memories.

- Nick & Brittany

My husband & I got married on the cliff-top at The Officers Mess at the beginning of March 2019. We honestly don’t have the words to describe just how perfectly the day went all thanks to this amazing venue and Elyssia and her team. We had so many comments about the stunning views, incredible food (many people said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding) and the friendliness of the staff. We wanted a casual & relaxed outdoor NZ feel & these guys absolutely pulled it off. There was not a lot we had to do regarding organising on the day - it was all done for us which is exactly what we wanted. We were so relaxed on the day & we think this rubbed off on our guests who also had a fabulous time. The expectations for our day were by far exceeded & we can’t recommend The Officers Mess enough. Elyssia was so easy to contact & nothing was ever too difficult for her & the team. Absolute superstar!

- Mr & Mrs Harvey

Firstly Adam and I would like to thank you and your team for the contribution you made to our Wedding Day! It was truly amazing and went off without a hitch.
The food and service your team provided were top notch and we are so so grateful. We have had so many wonderful comments about the food, staff and just about how amazing the Venue was. We could not have asked for anything more and the level of service from all of your staff is a credit to both yourself and Jeremy.
We would not hesitate to recommend the Officers Mess as THE place to book if you want to have the most Amazing Wedding!!

- Melissa & Adam

So why wait?! Get in touch with the team and see if it's exactly the venue you've always dreamed of!

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