The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre
Overview & Capacity
The Old Biscuit Mill’s conference centre trades on what Woodstock does best: real industrial bones, four flexible rooms and The Warehouse — the old Neighbourgoods Market hall — handling about 350 for launches, workshops and team days. The 2026 pack settles the catering question that used to hang over this listing: the venue runs its own kitchen and every plate is strictly halaal, certified by the MJC Halaal Trust for prepared meals as a food outlet and catering facility. Conference rates are published — Elite full-day R830 and half-day R770 per person (R570 without lunch), Superior full-day R730 and half-day R670 (R470 without lunch), and a Sunrise Breakfast package at R620 — all including delegate stationery, complimentary WiFi and the venue’s generator for loadshedding. Evening functions price off a 3-course banquet at R700 per person for the Gourmet menu and R750 for the Elegant menu, a braai at R700, a spit braai at R800 and a canapé menu at R650, all served buffet style. Venue-hire rates and per-room capacities are still not published, so we request those with the date. Inside the precinct, the energy is exactly what creative briefs order — evening events just need a security plan for the surrounding blocks.
B&W Production Notes
- Medium — The Warehouse (ex-Neighbourgoods Market) suits staging and brand builds; AV inventory still unpublished
- Complimentary WiFi, delegate stationery and a backup generator for loadshedding are included with every conference package
Woodstock authenticity with a priced, halaal-certified in-house kitchen behind it. Creative briefs thrive here — get the venue-hire rate and room plans in writing, and manage the after-dark logistics.
Suitable For
What we like
- Genuine converted biscuit factory — texture money can’t fake
- In-house kitchen with strictly halaal catering, MJC certified for 2026
- Published 2026 conference, banquet, braai and canapé rates — easy to budget
- Stationery, WiFi and a loadshedding generator included in every conference package
- Precinct food and retail keep delegates entertained between sessions
What to confirm
- Venue-hire rates and per-room capacities — not quoted in the 2026 pack
- Floor plans and seating layouts per room
- AV inventory and technical specs
- Bar arrangements alongside the halaal kitchen certification
- Evening security arrangements
Amenities & Facilities
Rates & Packages
2026 rates supplied direct by The Old Biscuit Mill Conference & Events in August 2026, taken from the venue’s Conference Packages, Conference Menus, Event Menus and Beverage Menu & Price List. Conference lunch is a choice of a 2-course lunch or a finger lunch, and the Elite and Superior half-day packages can be booked without lunch at R570 and R470 per person. Venue-hire rates, per-room capacities and floor plans are not published in the pack we hold — request them with your date and delegate number. Prices are subject to change; confirm at time of booking.
Menus & Catering
Conference packages — what each rate includes
Stationery, complimentary WiFi and the venue’s generator for loadshedding are included in every conference package. All catering is strictly halaal.
- Elite Full-Day PackageR830 pp
Arrival tea & coffee. Muffins, fruit, muesli & yoghurt. Mid-morning tea & coffee. Filled croissants & juice. 2-course or finger lunch with soft drinks. Afternoon tea, coffee & scones. Bottled spring water.
- Elite Half-Day PackageR770 pp
Arrival tea & coffee. Muffins, fruit, muesli & yoghurt. Mid-morning tea & coffee. Filled croissants, scones & juice. 2-course or finger lunch with soft drinks. Bottled spring water. R570 per person without lunch.
- Superior Full-Day PackageR730 pp
Arrival tea & coffee. Muffins. Mid-morning tea, coffee & biscuits. 2-course or finger lunch. Afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits. Bottled spring water.
- Superior Half-Day PackageR670 pp
Arrival tea & coffee. Muffins. Mid-morning tea, coffee & biscuits. 2-course or finger lunch. Bottled spring water. R470 per person without lunch.
- Sunrise Breakfast PackageR620 pp
Arrival tea & coffee. Sunrise breakfast. Fresh fruit juice. Mid-morning tea & coffee.
Sunrise Breakfast menu — served buffet style
The breakfast served with the Sunrise Breakfast package at R620 per person.
- Croissants with cheese, tomato and basilIncluded
- Mini sconesIncluded
- Seasonal fruitIncluded
- Scrambled eggsIncluded
- Breakfast sausageIncluded
- Savoury mince with beansIncluded
- Sautéed mushroomsIncluded
- Grilled tomatoIncluded
- Toast & preservesIncluded
Conference Finger Lunch — served buffet style
All items are included. One of the two lunch choices in the Elite and Superior conference packages.
- Beef satay with a peanut sauceIncluded
- Chicken kebabs in a butter chicken yoghurt sauceIncluded
- Crumbed beef meatballsIncluded
- Chicken wings in a honey soy sauce with sesame seedsIncluded
- Cocktail beef piesIncluded
- Prawn cutlets with homemade tartar sauceIncluded
- Cape cheese board — local Cape cheeses with biscuits and fig preserveIncluded
- Vegetable spring rollsIncluded
- Seasonal fruitIncluded
- Finger dessertIncluded
Conference 2-Course Lunch — choose 2 mains, served buffet style
The alternative lunch in the Elite and Superior conference packages. Accompaniments and dessert come with both main choices.
- Roast beef sirloin with green peppercorn sauceChoose 2
- Beef schnitzel with a creamy mustard sauceChoose 2
- Roast chicken thigh with lemon and olivesChoose 2
- Seared chicken breast baked in a creamy tomato sauce with mushrooms and rosemaryChoose 2
- Chicken curry (on the bone) with potatoesChoose 2
- Oven-baked hake with a lemon cream sauceChoose 2
- Battered and deep-fried hake with homemade tartar sauceChoose 2
- Spinach & feta cannelloniChoose 2
- Chickpea, lentil & potato curryChoose 2
- AccompanimentsIncluded
Chef’s choice of garlic baby potatoes, rice, mash potato or potato wedges. Seasonal vegetables. Fresh green salad.
- DessertIncluded
Selection of finger desserts.
Banquet menus — 3-course, served buffet style
Choose one starter. The Gourmet package includes two main dishes and the Elegant package three. Accompaniments and dessert come with both.
- Gourmet Package — 2 main dishesR700 pp
- Elegant Package — 3 main dishesR750 pp
- Starters — choose 1Included
Pan-fried hake on roasted potato discs with baby leaves and a lemon cream sauce. Roasted chicken kebabs in a mild yoghurt curry with couscous and baby leaves. Seared beef on puff pastry with salsa verde. Ratatouille-style veg on a potato rosti with olives and feta.
- Main dishes — Gourmet choose 2, Elegant choose 3Included
Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary and a wholegrain mustard sauce. Roast beef sirloin with green peppercorn sauce. Chicken breast fillets baked in a creamy Thai coconut sauce. Chicken cacciatore — chicken thighs baked in a robust tomato sauce with carrot, olives and herbs. Roast chicken with lemons, olives and rosemary. Seared line fish with a caper butter sauce. Roast vegetable lasagna. Chickpea, lentil and potato curry.
- AccompanimentsIncluded
Steamed rice. Baby potatoes. Grilled seasonal vegetables. Greek salad. Bread rolls & butter.
- DessertIncluded
Selection of finger desserts with tea and coffee.
Braai menu — R700 per person
Grilled meat and salads.
- On the grillR700 pp
Lamb chops. BBQ chicken. Boerewors.
- AccompanimentsIncluded
Corn on the cob with seasoned butter. Creamy potato salad. Caprese salad. Beetroot. Garlic bread.
- DessertIncluded
Selection of finger desserts with tea and coffee.
Spit braai menu — R800 per person
Grilled lamb and salads.
- From the spit braaiR800 pp
Whole lamb from the spit. BBQ chicken.
- AccompanimentsIncluded
Baby potatoes with garlic and rosemary. Corn on the cob with seasoned butter. Caprese salad. Coleslaw. Portuguese rolls.
- DessertIncluded
Selection of finger desserts with tea and coffee.
Canapé menu — R650 per person
A delectable selection of finger foods, served buffet style. All items are included.
- Prawn cutlets with homemade tartar sauceIncluded
- Smoked salmon wrap with cream cheese and cucumberIncluded
- Beef satay Asian style with hoisin sauceIncluded
- Chicken kebabs with curry yoghurt sauceIncluded
- Mini beef burgersIncluded
- Panko-crumbed chicken strips with sweet chilli sauceIncluded
- Cheese board — local Cape cheeses with biscuits and fig preserveIncluded
- SpanakopitaIncluded
- Vegetable spring roll with sweet chilli sauceIncluded
- Mezze platterIncluded
Hummus, guacamole, roasted marinated veg, olives, feta, sundried tomatoes, peppadews and chips.
- Mini cupcakes / choc browniesIncluded
- Tea and coffeeIncluded
Beers & ciders — 2026 price list
- Windhoek LagerR45
- HeinekenR44
- CoronaR42
- Black LabelR38
- Castle LagerR38
- Castle LiteR38
- Savanna DryR45
- Hunters DryR40
- Hunters GoldR40
- Bernini ClassicR40
- Bernini BlushR40
Soft drinks, mixers & cordials — 2026 price list
- Still water 500mlR25
- Sparkling water 500mlR25
- Appletizer 330mlR40
- Grapetizer 330mlR40
- Coke / Coke ZeroR30
- Sprite / Sprite ZeroR30
- FantaR30
- Mixers 200mlR26
Coke, lemonade, dry lemon, ginger ale, tonic water, soda water.
- CordialsR8
Passion fruit, lime, kola tonic.
Wine list — 2026 price list
Per bottle.
- White wine — Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc or ChardonnayR240
Durbanville Hills or KWV.
- Red wine — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz or PinotageR240
Durbanville Hills or KWV.
- Boschendal Brut, Cap ClassiqueR400
- Boschendal Rose, Cap ClassiqueR400
- Pongracz, Cap ClassiqueR370
Spirits, liqueurs & shooters — 2026 price list
Prices as printed on the venue’s 2026 beverage menu and price list.
- Johnnie Walker BlackR45
- Jack DanielsR40
- JamesonR40
- Johnnie Walker RedR40
- J&BR35
- Klipdrift PremiumR35
- Klipdrift ExportR32
- KWV 10 YearR35
- KWV 5 YearR32
- Captain MorganR35
- Southern ComfortR35
- BacardiR32
- Spiced GoldR32
- Skyye vodkaR40
- Cruz vodkaR40
- Smirnoff vodkaR30
- Gordons GinR30
- Jose Cuervo Gold TequilaR40
- Jose Cuervo Silver TequilaR40
- El Jimador TequilaR40
- JaegermeisterR40
- Carvo Caramel VodkaR35
Download the Full Menus & Packs
- All catering is strictly halaal. The Old Biscuit Mill Conference & Events (Liesbeek Leisure Club (Pty) Ltd) holds MJC Halaal Trust certificate HT 5819 / SN 1715 for prepared meals as a food outlet and catering facility at 375 Albert Road, Woodstock, issued 1 January 2026 and valid for the year of issue only — request the current certificate for a 2027 date.
- Every conference package includes delegate stationery and complimentary WiFi, and the venue runs a generator for loadshedding.
- Banquet, braai, spit-braai and canapé menus are all served buffet style. Banquet menus are 3-course with one starter, accompaniments and dessert included — the Gourmet package includes two main dishes and the Elegant package three.
- Venue-hire rates, per-room capacities and floor plans are not quoted in the 2026 pack — request them with your date and delegate number.
Quick Facts
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+27 21 447 8194 [email protected] Official website
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Frequently asked questions
Q.How many guests can The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre accommodate?
The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre in Cape Town caters for events up to 350 guests, depending on your layout and the spaces you book. Our team confirms the exact capacity for your event type when we handle your enquiry.
Q.Where is The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre located?
The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre is located in Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.How much does it cost to hire The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre?
Conference R670–R830 pp full or half day (R470–R570 pp half day without lunch) | Sunrise Breakfast R620 pp | Banquet R700–R750 pp | Braai R700 pp | Spit braai R800 pp | Canapés R650 pp. Pricing varies with your date, guest numbers and inclusions, so confirm current rates when you enquire — B&W Productions can put together a full costed proposal for your event.
Q.Does The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Yes — in-house kitchen, and all catering is strictly halaal. MJC Halaal Trust certified (HT 5819 / SN 1715) for prepared meals as a food outlet and catering facility. Conference packages with 2-course or finger lunch, sunrise breakfasts, 3-course banquet menus, braai and spit-braai menus, canapés and an in-house beverage list. Accommodation — No.
Q.What types of events is The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre best suited to?
The Old Biscuit Mill Conference and Events Centre works well for Creative workshops, mid-size conferences, halaal-catered corporate events, team builds and launches wanting authentic industrial-heritage texture (to 350). Woodstock authenticity with a priced, halaal-certified in-house kitchen behind it. Creative briefs thrive here — get the venue-hire rate and room plans in writing, and manage the after-dark logistics.
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