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Top Hen Party Venues for Afternoon Tea in Essex
Tea, cakes, and a touch of glamour. Sounds like the perfect hen party, right? Essex has many afternoon tea hen party spots that bring in the fun, scones, and delicious cuppas, and all you have to do is get dressed and show up! Bridgerton? The Royal Family? Set your dress code and theme and show up. We’ve got charming tearooms in Colchester, luxurious hotels in Chelmsford, or countryside manors where you can sip, snack, and celebrate like the queens that you are. Add some bubbly, throw in a few party games, and you’ve got a hen do that’s as classy as it is memorable. Ready to raise your pinky and toast to the bride-to-be? Let’s find the perfect spot for a great tea party.
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![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals. -
![Private Hire at The Brentwood Kitchen in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Hire
36 guestsThe Brentwood KitchenBrentwood, EssexThe Brentwood Kitchen is a cocktail-focused restaurant defined by a compact late‑night dining room and bar ambience. Design: The Brentwood Kitchen's interior is low-lit and compact, punctuated by neon signage, mixed vintage‑industrial -
![Whole Venue at Down Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £276
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsDown Hall HotelEssexOur range of newly refurbished and traditional wedding reception rooms can cater for parties of varying size, with the Bridgeman Suite hosting up to 180 for a wedding breakfast and 250 people for an evening reception. -
![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
20 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexAll of the above makes The Marriages Millers Suite the perfect space to hold a meeting, presentation, private dinner or lunch, baby shower. Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine -
![Garden Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityGarden Room
200 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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Unique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden. -
![Market at Patch Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMarket
25 guestsPatch ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThe space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. Ideal for: Community groups and small business teams seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing sessions -
![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
110 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is a Function Room in Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel defined by abundant natural light from its large sash windows. Design: The Regency has a traditional Regency-inspired interior with high ceilings, moulded -
![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexPrivate Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight. -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
145 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
#Supervenue
The Belmont Room is a Function Room in The Thurrock Hotel and features a central wooden dancefloor that defines the room's layout. Design: The room has traditional, neutral décor with cream walls, curtained windows and soft -
![Taru on the Hill at Taru on the Hill in Essex]()
from £25
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTaru on the Hill
30 guestsTaru on the HillBuckhurst Hill StationEssexTaru on the Hill is a Lounge in Taru on the Hill. The semi-private area is defined by a compact, intimate layout that separates it from the venue’s main space. -
![Forest Suite at Holiday Inn London Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityForest Suite
140 guestsHoliday Inn London BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe Forest Suite is our largest space; it can accommodate up to 120 guests and can be subdivided into 2 rooms, which is perfect if you wish to use a smaller space and a breakout room.
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Booking costs of afternoon tea hen party average £32 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
Smaller afternoon tea hen party usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Essex, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel, rated 4.3/5 - meeting room for 14 guests
Venue said: Featuring modern decor and a flexible layout, the room is well-suited for weddings, conferences, private parties, and corporate meetings. Guests can expect attentive service and a menu offering a variety of culinary options, -
Marlborough at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The first floor houses a purpose-built function room that is ideal for board meetings and off-site away days. The room has a built-in plasma screen, projector, and climate control. -
Main Hall at Tranquil Day Centre - function room for 50 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Community groups and small organisations running seated meetings or relaxed, informal social sessions that need a straightforward, accessible space.
Cheap afternoon tea hen party in Essex start from £15 per person or £25 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 24 guests seated)
Venue said: Private Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight. -
Taru on the Hill at Taru on the Hill, from £25 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Taru on the Hill is a Lounge in Taru on the Hill. The semi-private area is defined by a compact, intimate layout that separates it from the venue’s main space. -
Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 14 guests seated)
Venue said: Featuring modern decor and a flexible layout, the room is well-suited for weddings, conferences, private parties, and corporate meetings. Guests can expect attentive service and a menu offering a variety of culinary options,
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