De Kerk Oostelbeers

De Kerk Oostelbeers is an event venue in Oostelbeers, in the municipality of Oirschot, North Brabant. It runs company parties for up to 700 guests, presentations for 350, seated dinners for 250 and complete wedding days with ceremony, dinner and party under one roof. The building is a former church from 1934.

Seminars and company events The venue names company parties, client events, receptions, trade fairs, presentations, conferences and seminars among the formats it accepts. The main hall is arranged for each event after a talk with the team. The business page lists four common layouts: a presentation for 350 people, a company party for 700, a dinner for 250 and a dinner followed by a party for 150. Black theater curtains can close off part of the hall, so a smaller group can work in a more contained room. Two separate rooms take meetings of up to 15 people each, useful for break-outs or a steering group running alongside a larger program.

Weddings and receptions Weddings are sold as a full day: ceremony, dinner and party. The ceremony can take place at the Oude Toren, a medieval church tower in the grounds a short walk from the hall. Two indoor spaces are offered for the dinner and the party. Café Andreas holds up to 90 guests and suits a smaller celebration, while the main hall leaves every layout open. The team plans the day with the couple.

Rooms and capacities The main hall has a maximum capacity of 700 people. The two meeting rooms hold up to 15 people each. Café Andreas has room for 90 guests and a terrace with a small playground. Layouts are agreed in advance with the team.

Catering De Kerk presents itself as a hospitality venue, and its café operates as Café Andreas. The pages do not describe menus or say whether outside caterers are allowed, so ask about both when you request a quote.

History and setting The Saint Andrew and Saint Anthony of Padua church dates from 1934. It was built opposite a neo-Gothic church that was badly damaged in World War II, of which only the tower remains. Charles Eyck painted murals behind the former altar. The church was deconsecrated in 2016 and converted into a village hall and event venue, which opened in June 2017. The altar, the stained glass and the murals were kept. The team offers a guided visit for groups that want to see the hall before booking.

Getting there The address is Kerkstraat 10, 5091 BE Oostelbeers. According to the venue, the Oirschot motorway exit is three minutes away and parking in front of the building is free. Eindhoven and Tilburg are about 20 to 30 minutes by car.