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Top Company Dinner and Dance Venues in Essex
Essex boasts a range of excellent company dinner and dance venues, from historic buildings to contemporary spaces. Whether you’re looking in Chelmsford and Colchester, you’ll find event spaces close to charming town centres. For a more scenic setting, consider venues by the River Thames or the picturesque countryside around Epping and Brentwood. Many of these locations offer flexible layouts suited for dining and dancing, with experienced staff dedicated to ensuring your evening goes smoothly. Use Tagvenue to explore Essex’s top options and find the right spot for your corporate celebration.
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![1st Floor Function Room at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor Function Room
41 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Loved the venue for a recent baby shower, they made it super easy for us and the food was incredible.” -
![The Orangery at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Orangery
200 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThe twinkling white dance floor adds an elegant touch, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for dancing the night away. Additionally, the room is equipped with a PA system for microphones and music, making it easy to deliver -
![Exclusive Dining Area at The Breakfast Club Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £100
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityExclusive Dining Area
35 guestsThe Breakfast Club ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur first floor can be hired as a PDR for Exclusive Events, Meetings or Group Dining. This Private space is located on the First Floor of our Caf on Moulsham St and can accommodate up-to 35 guests seated, or 50 in a combination -
![Garden Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityGarden Room
200 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexUnique 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. -
![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, EssexThis makes the perfect setting for a winning evening! The room also features a flat-screen television and sound system enabling you to easily set the mood for your dining experience -
![The Dining Room at Fennes in Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
30 guestsFennesEssexA grand and traditionally decorated dining room, in warm garnet red wallpaper with a vintage Persian rug. The Dining Room is perfect for intimate dining, board room meetings, and a breakout area for larger parties. -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
145 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexLots of natural daylight. It's a perfect space for weddings, family gatherings, all kinds of parties, conferences and other corporate functions. -
![Library Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityLibrary Room
50 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexLibrary Room is a suite on the ground floor that has natural daylight. Accommodating up to 50 seated guests or 70 standing, it features elegant chandeliers, natural light from large windows, classic decor, and in-house catering, -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsMowgli Street Food ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexIn the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that -
![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, EssexWhy not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly. -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
150 guestsWarley Park Golf ClubBrentwood, EssexLake Suite & Terrace is a beautiful nature-surrounded space for weddings, parties, and other types of events. It seats up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, easy catering access, and various layouts for formal and -
![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.
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Book One of Essex's Cheap Venues for Company Dinner and Dance
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
Rettendon Lodge Events is a family-run restaurant, pub and hotel known for its warm atmosphere and great food. Enjoy classic pub favourites, Sunday roasts, seasonal dishes and desserts, all served with genuine hospitality.
from £150
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Chafford Room
80
60
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
The Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and stylish venue located in Thurrock, Essex, ideal for a variety of events and gatherings. With its contemporary decor and flexible layout, the room accommodates everything
from £29
per person / per day
per person / per day
Sapphire Private Room
30
50
Puttshack Lakeside
Essex
Our Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting for birthday parties, office parties or corporate events for up to 50 guests.
from £30
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Regency
110
180
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
Boasting 97 well-appointed bedrooms, a convenient bar & restaurant, 7 versatile meeting spaces, as well as a range of suites and an outdoor garden area ideal for afternoon teas and garden parties.
from £550
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Charter Hall
500
Colchester Weddings
Colchester, Essex
Charter Hall prides itself on being one of the largest venues in the county. With its modern and spacious interiors, it is a popular choice for big weddings.
from £1000
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
The Caf (Full Venue Hire)
75
100
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
This fantastic Caf is the perfect place to celebrate, have a party of take advantage of our Private Dining Space upstairs. Drop us a line, and our dedicated team will take care of the rest!
Plan an Unforgettable Dining Party Event at Essex’s Restaurants
from £400
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Semi-private Mezzanine
20
25
The George & Dragon, Mountnessing
Brentwood, Essex
A 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.
from £600
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Kushi Suite
45
60
Kushi
Essex
This is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
45
60
Koryu
Colchester, Essex
Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Our high-end menu showcases a variety of dishes from three sections: the main kitchen, the fresh sushi & seafood bar and the grill.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Private Dining room
14
20
Haywards
Essex
Haywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
from £70
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Seating Space
80
100
Namaste Village Southend-On-Sea
Essex
The Indian restaurant is highly esteemed as it has won the British Curry Awards & the English Curry Awards, has been featured as the eighth-best curry house in Britain in The Times, and in the Taste of England.
from £35
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Countryside Suite
10
18
Galvin Green Man
Chelmsford, Essex
The room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining experience.
Drink and Dine at Essex’s Fantastic Dining Party Bars
from £250
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Function Hall
50
120
Powerleague Colchester
Colchester, Essex
You are welcome to hire a D.J/band for your event or use our soundbar which can be linked up to your phone via Bluetooth. You are also welcome to bring in your own food for your event.
from £250
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Roof Terrace
35
80
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
#Supervenue
Looking for the perfect place for a private party? Why not hire our our private room, fit with its own bar, you can dance the night away on your very own Rooftop terrace!
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
45
800
Bar and Beyond Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between.
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
85
125
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday.
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar Area
43
70
BAR PLUS
Chelmsford, Essex
The main bar area is the busiest part of the venue and has the strongest “Bar Plus” feel. The layout is simple, with plenty of standing space and room to set up tables if needed.
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
If you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Essex, then pay a visit to Chigwell. The King William IV is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart
FAQs about Top Company Dinner and Dance Venues in Essex
Booking costs of company dinner and dance venues average £620 minimum spend per event. 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 February 2026:
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £150 | to £1250 | hire fee per event |
You'll find company dinner and dance venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (February 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 180 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 230 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
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