Ter Heyde is an event venue on the Kesterheide in the Pajottenland, in Flemish Brabant, at Kesterweg 35 in Gooik. It has three connected halls that can be matched to the size of the event, a terrace and a garden. It hosts business events such as seminars, staff parties and team building, as well as weddings and family parties, and it has its own kitchen with a chef.
Seminars and company events
The business side of the venue covers a board meeting, a workshop or seminar, a product presentation, a staff party, a reception, a client event, a new year reception and team building. The three halls can be divided to let several groups work separately, and a theatre setup is possible for up to 150 people. A good audiovisual system is in house, with a microphone for speakers and a screen for presentations, and wireless internet is free.
The garden suits outdoor team activities and product demonstrations. A meeting can include lunch, or drinks for clients, from the kitchen.
Weddings and receptions
Private parties are the other half of the offer, with pages for weddings, communions, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries and funeral meals. Reviews on the website describe garden ceremonies followed by lunch and cocktails on the terrace, a reception, a barbecue buffet and an evening party, all on the same grounds.
Rooms and capacities
The Parketzaal holds 50 to 90 people and has a bar, a terrace, projection options, an integrated sound and lighting installation, a separate entrance and toilets and easy access for wheelchair users. It can be extended to the Parketzaal XL, for 70 to 130 people.
De Schuur holds 20 to 50 people and has a bar, a terrace, projection options, a separate entrance and toilets and easy wheelchair access.
Combining the Parketzaal XL and De Schuur gives a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 150 seated guests, or 200 standing.
Catering
The kitchen is run by chef Johannes, who uses seasonal products, and the venue hosts the guests through its host Katrien. Event catering covers lunches, bites and dinners, and the venue also runs Sunday brunches and tasting menus, as well as a year-end takeaway. The FAQ for business events covers menus matched to the event and dietary requirements and allergies.
History and setting
The Kesterheide is a rural spot in the green, close to the NATO base and within walking distance of the Iron Man, a survey marker set in 1863 as a reference point for Belgian cartography. The hall has high windows, solid walls, characterful floors and authentic beams.
Getting there
The venue says it is easy to reach from Flemish Brabant, East Flanders and Brussels. A large private car park is next to the garden, and guests park free of charge. The address is Kesterweg 35, 1755 Pajottegem.
