Low and slow socialising: Smoke Ashburton
A whiskey bar vibe with exposed old bricks, leather couches, and big flavour from fall-off-the-bone meat platters… Ashburton introduces a one-of-a-kind events venue.
Behind the carnivore’s haven known as Smoke Ashburton was an underutilised warehouse space waiting for something more. “We wanted to expand what we could offer in Ashburton,” says co-owner Vanetia Bingham. “We launched Smoulder, a private function space for morning and afternoon teas, grazing tables and cocktail food with the same low and slow flavour.”
The Texas-vintage style space has since hosted product launches, seminars, small (but delicious) conferences, networking events, birthday parties, and anniversaries – “the venue is just so versatile”, Vanetia says.
The locally owned barbecue destination’s sister space is something special and free to hire, accommodating up to 40 guests for seated dining or 60 for a cocktail-style event.
It’s available for both daytime and evening bookings and offers full audio/visual facilities for business presentations. Authentic low and slow American barbecue comes in the form of banquet, buffet and a la carte menus with morning and afternoon tea also available.
Explore the sharing platters and menu options, enquire, and request a function pack at the website, or call the team on 03 261 6106. Bookings are required.
