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Top Corporate Dinner and Dance Spaces 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 -
![The Chichester Suite at New Chichester Hotel in Essex]()
from £60
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Chichester Suite
200 guestsNew Chichester HotelEssexOur largest event space catering up to 200 for a dinner, this recently refurbished barn is a very versatile for hosting conferences, networking, exhibitions, black tie dinners or dinner dances. -
![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, -
![Priory Helena Room at Holiday Inn Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £1400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPriory Helena Room
120 guestsHoliday Inn ColchesterColchester, EssexThe Priory Helena Suite at Holiday Inn Colchester is the hotel’s main function space, designed to host a variety of weddings, celebrations and corporate events in a bright and flexible setting. -
![Dining Area at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
40 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion. -
![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
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Book One of Essex's Cheap Venues for Company Dinner and Dance
from £1000
hire fee / per evening
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Lake Suite & Terrace
150
180
Warley Park Golf Club
Brentwood, Essex
Lake 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
from £150
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Davey Room
50
80
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
The Davey Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a cozy and functional space designed for smaller-scale gatherings and meetings in Thurrock, Essex. With its modern decor and intimate setting, the room offers a comfortable environment
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
The Red Room offers a cozy and nice ambiance, perfect for various events and celebrations. With a capacity of 35, it is ideal for birthday parties, business meetings, baby showers, wedding meals, and more.
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 £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Snug
25
45
The Royal Forest, Epping Forest
Chingford Station
Essex
The Snug is a warm, inviting space perfect for intimate gatherings. Comfortably seating up to 45 guests, it’s ideal for private celebrations, group dining, or business events—all in a cosy setting with great food, attentive
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 Marriages Millers Suite
10
20
Galvin Green Man
Chelmsford, Essex
Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly.
Drink and Dine at Essex’s Fantastic Dining Party Hotels
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 £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Stifford Suite
120
100
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel is an elegant 18th-century Georgian mansion, surrounded by 6 acres of verdant parkland in the heart of the Essex countryside.
from £276
per person / per day
per person / per day
Whole Venue
180
250
Down Hall Hotel
Essex
With a newly created private entrance, beautifully landscaped gardens, private lobby, private lounge and bar, and all within an exclusive self-contained area of the hotel, our new space is a complete transformation and will
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Forest Room
25
The Royal Forest, Epping Forest
Chingford Station
Essex
The Forest Room is a light-filled space with a calming woodland theme, perfect for relaxed dining or private events. Accommodating up to 35 guests, it offers a unique backdrop for celebrations, meetings, or group gatherings
from £250
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Norfolk
25
Harlow Hotel by Accor
Essex
Excellently located to connect on Stansted Airport, Central London and the M11 J11, as well as easy access to London transport links, the Harlow Hotel by Accor is the perfect place to sit down to business.
from £150
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Aveley Room
14
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
The Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and inviting space located in Thurrock, Essex, perfect for a range of events and gatherings. Featuring modern decor and a flexible layout, the room is well-suited for weddings,
Book a Bar for a Delicious Dining Party Event
from £150
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Private Function Room
250
375
No Name Bar and Games
Colchester, Essex
No Name Bar & Games in Colchester is a social venue set up for parties, group events, and corporate bookings. It mixes music, drinks, and interactive games, so there’s plenty to do without needing to organise much separately.
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 £250
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Roof Terrace
35
80
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
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Penny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.”
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.”
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Lakeside
Essex
Ready, Lakeside? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Lakeside's shopping centre and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
The BIG Boom Brunch
40
60
Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Ready, Chelmsford? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Bond Street and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs of company dinner and dance venues average £29 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 May 2026:
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £4000 | 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 150 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 240 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for company dinner and dance venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £4000 hire fee per day | typically between 250 and 300 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 250 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 60 guests |
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