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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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![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 -
![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, EssexThe function room has natural daylight shining through, making it suitable for your day time events as well as evenings. We can offer the space for business and networking meetings, team training days, birthday parties, baby -
![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. -
![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. -
![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 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. -
![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 -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck 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. -
![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. -
![Private Dining room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining room
14 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards private dining room, The Stable, retains many of the building’s original stable features with a smart stable door completing the room. The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests.
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Book One of Essex's Cheap Company Dinner and Dance Venues
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 £150
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Essex Room
50
50
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
With its contemporary decor and adaptable layout, the room is ideal for weddings, conferences, and private functions. Guests can enjoy personalized service and a menu featuring a variety of culinary delights, ensuring a memorable
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 £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
56
90
Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
In 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
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 £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.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
170
250
Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford, Essex
The Club has a private, VIP vibe. A private space with panoramic views across the racecourse, this space is on the first floor of the grandstand and can hold up to 250 people.
FAQs about Top Company Dinner and Dance Venues in Essex
In Essex, prices of company dinner and dance venues average £550 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 October 2025:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £350 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |
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 (October 2025):
| Small company dinner and dance venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium company dinner and dance venues | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Large company dinner and dance venues | over 200 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |