Team Building That Actually Builds Teams
Create memorable corporate experiences through hands-on learning at our award-winning Bay of Plenty distillery
+ From $95 per person** | Professional facilitation | Flexible group sizes
Why Bay of Plenty Businesses Choose Matahui
Move beyond the same old restaurant dinner. Our corporate gin-making experiences combine professional education, hands-on collaboration, and award-winning craft in a unique Bay of Plenty setting. Perfect for Christmas parties, mid-year team building, client entertainment, and corporate gifting programs.
Professional Quality Within Your Budget
• From $95 per person- flexible packages to fit fixed budgets
• Choose 200ml or 500ml bottle options
• Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
• Add seasonal platters from $29pp
Engagement That Actually Works
• Hands-on learning brings teams together naturally
• Cross-departmental bonding through shared creation
• Suitable for all ages, interests, and roles
• Educational focus keeps it professional yet fun
• Everyone takes home something they created
We Handle the Details
• Professional facilitation from Master Distillers
• Flexible group sizes (5-50 people)
• Weekday and weekend availability
• Easy logistics and clear communication
• Dietary accommodations available
Appropriate for Business Context
• Award-winning distillery with professional credentials
• Sophisticated atmosphere, not party-focused
• Educational experience maintains workplace appropriateness
• Perfect balance of engaging and professional
• Testimonials from Bay of Plenty businesses
Corporate Experience Packages
Choose the package that fits your budget and team size. All experiences include professional facilitation, hands-on gin creation, award-winning tastings, and take-home custom bottles.
Team Building Package
From $95 per person
What's Included:
• 2.5-hour facilitated Gin Lab experience
• Hands-on creation using our Flavour Library (20+ botanicals)
• 200ml custom gin bottle per person to take home
• Guided tasting of 3 award-winning gins
• Tasting of 3 artisan liqueurs (including Trophy winner)
• Mini signature cocktail to finish
• Digital recipe saved for each participant
• Professional facilitation by Master Distillers
Best For: Annual Christmas parties, mid-year team building, groups of 5-25
Premium Team Experience
From $130 per person
What's Included:
• Everything in Team Building Package, PLUS:
• 500ml custom gin bottle per person (vs 200ml)
Best For: Client entertainment, executive team events, reward recognition, groups of 8-20
Private Group Experience
Custom pricing for 25-50 people
What's Included:
• Private booking of entire distillery
• Fully customized experience timing
• All standard Gin Lab inclusions
• Flexible catering options
• Dedicated event coordination
• Corporate branding opportunities
Best For: Large team events, annual conferences, multi-department gatherings, special celebrations
Enhance Your Corporate Event
Seasonal Platters $29 per person
Delicious seasonal platters featuring finest NZ artisan ingredients and fresh produce from our gin garden. Perfect for groups staying longer or combining with team dinner planning.
Bar Tab Flexible amount - your choice
Treat your team or clients to additional drinks from our bar during or after the experience. Set up a bar tab for cocktails, gins, or other beverages. Perfect for extending the celebration or creating a more relaxed networking atmosphere.
Corporate Gifting Program
Stand out with award-winning craft spirits for client appreciation
Why not use Matahui custom bottles to impress clients and strengthen relationships? Our medal-winning spirits with your company branding create memorable impressions that generic gifts never will.
For Real Estate Professionals
Close every sale with a lasting impression. Custom-labeled premium gin bottles celebrate your clients' new homes while keeping your agency top-of-mind for future referrals.
For Professional Services
Law firms, accounting practices and consultancies: thank valued clients with sophisticated Bay of Plenty craft spirits. Perfect for year-end appreciation or milestone celebrations.
For Business Development
Close deals, strengthen partnerships, and reward key stakeholders with New Zealand-made, award-winning spirits, branded with your company details.
Gifting Package Details
Custom Branded Bottles:
Choose from our award-winning gins or liqueurs
- Custom labels with your company branding
- Bulk pricing available for 20+ bottles
- Volume discounts for regular corporate clients
- Professional packaging and presentation
- Flexible delivery arrangements
Pricing: Contact us for volume pricing and customisation options
Minimum Order: 10 bottles
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks for custom branding
Your Corporate Event Journey
Simple planning process from enquiry to event day
Get Your Custom Quote
Contact us with your event details: preferred dates, group size, budget parameters, and any special requirements. We'll provide a detailed quote within 48 hours and answer all your questions.
Easy Booking Process
Once you've received approval, we'll confirm your booking with a detailed confirmation email including: logistics information, parking details, dietary accommodation options, and our direct contact for day-of questions.
We Handle the Details
We'll check in 2 weeks before your event to confirm final headcount and any special requirements. You'll receive a detailed event sheet to share with your team including: timing, location, what to expect, and parking information.
Professional Facilitation
Your team arrives to a warm welcome from our Master Distillers. We facilitate the entire 2.5-hour experience with professional attention to every detail, ensuring everyone is engaged, comfortable, and having fun while learning together.
Ongoing Partnership
After your event, we'll send a thank-you note and follow up to ensure everything exceeded expectations. We'll also remind you when it's time to start planning next year's event.
What Bay of Plenty
Businesses Say
"Thaks for a great afternoon. The Gin workshop was a great team building experience for our staff Christmas and we all look forward to tasting the bottle we created over the summer."
"Great team function and pleased to support a local Tauranga business. We got to create our own Gin and sample some really good gins and liqueurs."
"A definite must for any gin lovers. We had a wonderful time having a team building afternoon and we all learnt so much! Can’t wait to taste test our own creations!"
"We had our work Christmas party at the Distillery, Our hosts were absolutely outstanding, knowledgeable and informative.
We didn’t quite know what to expect but right from the start we knew we were in expert hands. The whole event was well thought out with everything laid out in front of us, tasting notes, oils and aromas then backed up with fantastic knowledge and able to clearly explain each and every aspect of their craft.
I would highly recommend this to anyone curious about botanicals and Gin making.
Thank you Angela & Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon."
Award-winning Spirits You'll Taste
All crafted right here in our Bay of Plenty micro-distillery
Trophy Winner
Best Botanical Spirit in
New Zealand
Fennel Liqueur
NZ Spirits Awards 2024
Double Gold Medal
Grapefruitcello
NZ Spirits Awards 2024
Gold Medal
Summer Garden Gin
NZ Spirits Awards 2025
Silver Medal
Adventurers Gin
NZ Spirits Awards 2024
Silver Medal
Winter Garden Gin
NZ Spirits Awards 2025
Perfect Corporate Occasions
Annual Christmas Parties
Create a memorable end-of-year celebration that's actually different from the usual restaurant dinner. Budget-friendly options for 10-25 people.
Mid-Year Team Building
Break up the winter with engaging hands-on learning. Weekday availability and flexible timing to suit your schedule.
Client Entertainment
Impress important clients with a sophisticated Bay of Plenty craft experience. Small group bookings for executive entertainment.
Reward & Recognition
Celebrate team achievements, promotions, or project completions with a unique experience everyone will remember.
Corporate Milestone Events
Mark company anniversaries, major wins, or significant achievements with exclusive private bookings for larger groups.
New Team Integration
Help new staff integrate naturally through collaborative hands-on creation. Perfect for onboarding groups or department mergers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our standard corporate experiences accommodate 10-25 people comfortably. For groups of 25-50, we offer private bookings with exclusive use of our facilities. If you have fewer than 10 people, we can add you to a regular Gin Lab session or discuss custom options.
The Team Building Package ($95pp) includes the full 2.5-hour Gin Lab experience: professional facilitation by Master Distillers, hands-on gin creation using our Flavour Library of 20+ botanicals, 200ml custom gin bottle per person, guided tasting of 3 award-winning gins and 3 artisan liqueurs, signature cocktail, and digital recipe saved for each participant.
The Premium package ($130pp) includes everything above PLUS 500ml bottles (instead of 200ml) and 10% Cellar Door discount.
Yes! This is exactly why we created our $95pp Team Building Package. We understand corporate budgets are non-negotiable. You can choose between 200ml bottles ($95pp) or 500ml bottles ($130pp) to fit your allocation. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs, and you'll receive a proper invoice with GST for your accounting team.
Absolutely. Our corporate experiences maintain a sophisticated, educational focus that's perfect for business contexts. We teach professional distilling methods in an intimate, facilitated setting - not a party atmosphere. The experience is engaging and fun while remaining workplace-appropriate. We regularly host accounting firms, law practices, real estate agencies, and professional services teams from across the Bay of Plenty.
Yes! We offer weekday corporate bookings by arrangement. Weekday options often work better for mid-year team building and can be scheduled around your business needs. Contact us to discuss your preferred timing.
For Christmas parties (our busiest corporate season), we recommend booking 8-12 weeks in advance - ideally September-October for December events. For mid-year team building, 6-8 weeks is typical. However, contact us even if your timeline is shorter - we'll do our best to accommodate.
We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Our seasonal platters (available as add-on) include vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Please provide dietary information when you submit your enquiry so we can ensure everyone is accommodated.
We offer seasonal platters ($29pp) that work well as substantial afternoon refreshment. Many corporate groups also arrange dinner at nearby restaurants after the experience. We're happy to recommend local options that work well for groups.
We understand corporate events can have last-minute changes. Please let us know final numbers at least 1 week before your event. Minor adjustments (1-3 people) can usually be accommodated. If you need to make significant changes, contact us as soon as possible and we'll work with you.
For corporate bookings, we can discuss payment arrangements. We normally require payment in advance, but credit terms can be arranged for established business clients. Details will be confirmed in your quote.
All participants create gin (which is part of the hands-on learning experience), but we provide take-home sample bottles for anyone who's driving or prefers not to taste during the session. They can enjoy the tastings later or gift them to colleagues.
Our corporate gifting program lets you order our award-winning gins or liqueurs with custom labels featuring your company branding. Perfect for real estate closing gifts, client appreciation, or business development. Minimum order 10 bottles, bulk pricing available. Contact us for a custom quote and lead time is typically 3-4 weeks.
Proud Bay of Plenty Business Community Member
We're active members of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce and proud to serve Bay of Plenty businesses. Many of our corporate clients come through Chamber referrals and local business networks.
Request Your Corporate Event Quote
Tell us about your event and we'll provide a detailed quote within 48 hours
Alternative Contact Options
Prefer to call?
Phone: (07) 282 7652
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Email directly:
ask@matahuidistillery.com
We respond within 48 hours
Why Bay of Plenty Businesses Choose Matahui
Budget-Friendly
Transparent pricing from $95pp means you can plan within fixed budgets without sacrificing quality or engagement.
Professional Excellence
Award-winning distillery with Trophy for Best Botanical Spirit validates we take our craft seriously - just like your business.
Local Connection
True Bay of Plenty business supporting the local economy. Your team experiences regional pride and craft excellence.
Proven Results
Regular corporate clients return annually because their teams genuinely engaged, bonded, and had fun while maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Simple Planning
We handle the details and logistics. You get the credit for organising a memorable event without the stress.
Annual Partnership
One successful event leads to annual tradition. We'll remind you when it's time to plan next year, making your job easier.
Ready to Plan Your Corporate Event?
Get a detailed no-obligation quote within 48 hours.
Transparent pricing, simple process.
Transparent pricing from $95pp
GST invoicing
Chamber of Commerce member
Award-winning quality
100+ corporate events facilitated
Flexible payment terms available