Wake Venue Hire In Whitstable, Kent

Our venue offers flexible, respectful options for both wake venue hire Whitstable and celebration of life venue Whitstable bookings, ideal for coming together with family and friends to share memories, reflect, and honour someone special.

Riverside Whitstable offers a peaceful, welcoming place to bring people together—away from the rush, with a calm atmosphere that helps guests feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. Whether you’re planning something simple and quiet or a more personal celebration with photos, music, and shared stories, our flexible space can be arranged to suit the tone you want, with easy access and a team on hand to support you throughout.

Catering can be kept as light or as substantial as you need. Choose from tea and coffee with cakes and sandwiches, a buffet with hot and cold options, or a more structured menu if you’d like guests to sit and dine together. We can cater for dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, and we’ll help you select the right options based on your guest numbers, timings, and budget.

Alongside the venue and catering, Riverside Whitstable offers practical benefits that make planning easier during a difficult time. We can help with room layout, welcome signage, memory tables, and a simple running order for the day, plus supplier recommendations if needed. Most importantly, you’ll have a caring point of contact who keeps everything organised—so you can focus on being with the people who matter.

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A calm setting, thoughtful support, and flexible catering

Sunflower bouquet in a glass vase on a wooden table in a modern kitchen or dining area.

Our Spaces For Hire

Auditorium - 247 sq m (17.9x13.8)

Room 1 - 40 sq m (7.3 x 5.2)

Room 2 - 48.5 sq m (9.3 x 5.2)

Room 6 - 60 sq m (7.6 x 6.1)

Room 10 - 22 sq m (6.2 x 3.5)

Square metres are rounded to the nearest half metre.

A floor plan of a building showing various rooms and areas, including an auditorium, lower lounge, Room 1, Room 2, Room 6, and Room 10. There are two staircases labeled 'Stairs' and two emergency exit signs near the auditorium and at the bottom right corner of the plan.

Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3JQ

Monday–Friday
9am–5pm

Saturday–Closed
Sunday–9am-1pm