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Cossars Wineshed

4.7(114)
Wedding Venue

About

Cossars Wineshed offers a boutique event experience just 20 minutes from central Christchurch, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces including a rustic barn, intimate courtyard, and vine-lined ceremony spots. The venue’s recycled rimu floors and festoon-lit courtyard create a warm, inviting setting for business gatherings of up to 70 guests.

The venue’s in-house catering options range from seasonal platters to barbecue-style fare, all crafted from fresh local ingredients. With thoughtful service and versatile spaces, Cossars is well suited for client dinners, team offsites, and networking receptions that benefit from a distinctive, hospitality-led environment.

Best for

  • Outdoor team-building & networking events
  • Casual corporate barbecues & social gatherings
  • Photo-ready client dinners & celebrations

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Multiple distinctive ceremony and event settings
Outdoor Spaces
Multiple distinctive ceremony and event settings
Choose from a vineyard clearing, a lush courtyard with rustic barn doors, or a barn with recycled rimu floors and a stage area. Each space offers unique photo opportunities and flexibility for event design.
Intimate courtyard illuminated by festoon lights
Atmosphere
Intimate courtyard illuminated by festoon lights
The courtyard transforms at night with hundreds of festoon lights, creating a warm and inviting ambiance ideal for evening gatherings and memorable photos.
Flexible catering with local and BBQ menus
Catering Options
Flexible catering with local and BBQ menus
Offers three catering companies with menus ranging from seasonal local ingredients to low and slow barbecue, accommodating diverse tastes and event styles.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 114 reviews