Set along a peaceful lake in Lanseria
About us
Venue & Event Space
Set along a peaceful lake in Lanseria, The Fat Olive offers an open, natural setting ideal for outdoor events. With rolling green lawns overlooking the water, the venue provides a versatile blank canvas for weddings, private functions, and family-friendly festivals.
This is a dry hire venue — meaning you bring your own service providers, décor, and infrastructure, while we provide the perfect natural backdrop and essential facilities.
What we offer
Venue Details
Key Features
Capacity:
Up to 3,000 People
Size:
6,500 m² Open Event Field
Use:
Weddings, private events, festivals, brand activations, family days
Open Lawns & Scenic Space
6,500 m² of open lawns provide the perfect canvas for stages, seating, or marquees, offering endless flexibility for any event concept.
Lakeside Backdrop
The picture-perfect lake creates a breathtaking backdrop for weddings, photoshoots, and ceremonies, capturing beauty in every frame.
Guest & Catering Facilities
An on-site restaurant and supporting facilities ensure effortless catering and guest convenience throughout every occasion.
Access & Parking Variety
Secure parking and easy vendor access make it ideal for garden-style celebrations, family days, concerts, markets, and brand activations.
Host
Your
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Lanseria Airport and 25 minutes from Fourways, the venue blends rustic countryside charm with easy accessibility./
Next Event
How it works?
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The Main Lawn at The Fat Olive offers a natural, open-air setting, framed by lush trees and serene water features. Spanning 5,000 m², it perfectly balances expansive space with a sense of intimacy, making it ideal for lifestyle and music festivals, weddings, concerts, and family-friendly events.
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Lanseria Airport and 25 minutes from Fourways, the venue blends rustic countryside charm with easy accessibility, creating a memorable backdrop for any occasion.
What we offer
Facilities
Built-In Toilets
Two permanent ablution buildings located on opposite ends of the lawn — 6 Ladies and 6 Gents stalls in total. Included in venue hire.
Hospitality Shed
A rustic shed on-site can be used as a hospitality area or bar service zone. Beer benches are available and can either be used or removed depending on the event design.
Lakeside Sand Zone
A beautiful sanded area right by the lake, perfect for setting up a hospitality marquee, VIP lounge, or chill zone.
Children’s Play Area
For family-oriented events, a dedicated kids’ play area can be incorporated into your event footprint.
Capacity: Up to 3,000 People
Size: 6,500 m² Open Event Field
Use: Weddings, private events, festivals, brand activations, family days
