The Gasthuiskapel in Zaltbommel can be hired for company meetings, presentations, workshops, receptions, anniversaries and weddings, for up to 130 people including staff. It is a single large hall in a chapel dating from 1316, in the historic center of the town. The building is run by a foundation staffed by volunteers, and the hall is handed over on the basis of agreements made at an intake meeting.
Seminars and company events
The chapel is offered for meetings, presentations, workshops and business events. The high room suits larger groups plenary-style. The venue states that splitting a group into several small breakout sections is only possible to a limited extent, so plan one main room rather than parallel tracks. Tables can be arranged freely, and the room can be dressed to suit the occasion.
The managers have no fixed ties with suppliers. That means you decide on the setup, the decoration and the catering, and the team advises and helps when asked. For a side program, the old town of Zaltbommel offers many options, and the local tourist information point can help with ideas. On request, the volunteers will also present the history of the building to your group.
Weddings and receptions
The chapel is also hired for weddings, anniversaries, christenings, receptions, parties and commemorations. The venue describes a room that is a little formal, warm in welcome and intimate, as a guest house should be. The same hall holds up to 130 people, so a wedding with a ceremony, a reception and a dinner for a medium-sized guest list is possible in one space.
Rooms and capacities
The hall has a stated capacity of 130 people including staff. The inventory listed by the venue includes 130 chairs, 18 buffet tables, 4 round buffet tables of 150 cm, 8 standing tables of 80 cm and 9 terrace tables. Sound equipment comprises a mixing desk, 4 active speakers, a monitor speaker and 4 wireless microphones. There is an 85-inch projection screen, a bar measuring 400 by 60 cm and six stage sections. Together these make a stage of up to 12 square meters.
The chapel is also known for its acoustics and has a grand piano, a pipe organ and a carillon. The organ and the piano can be used by arrangement. You can download a floor plan from the website, draw your own layout and send it to the team.
Catering
You are free to choose your catering. The venue works with caterers from the area and can recommend them for a lunch, a dinner or snacks, and your own caterer is also welcome. The standard rental includes furniture, glassware, coffee and tea sets and kitchen appliances. Serving drinks and cleaning can be arranged, but only to a limited extent, since the team consists of volunteers.
History and setting
The building dates from 1316 and stands in the middle of Zaltbommel, one of the finest buildings in the historic center. It is known among chamber music lovers for its acoustics. Concerts, exhibitions, lectures, festivals and theater already take place there, which is why the room is equipped for sound and presentations.
Getting there
The chapel is at Gasthuisstraat 36, 5301 CC Zaltbommel, inside the old town. Check parking and access with the managers when you plan arrivals for a group.
