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Top Corporate Event Venues in Essex
Essex has corporate event venues for every occasion, from charming country estates near Chelmsford to modern conference centres in Southend-on-Sea. With London just a short ride away, it’s the go-to spot for meetings, networking events, or team-building retreats (even the ones with those dreaded icebreakers). Explore grand manors, stylish hotels, or waterfront locations with views that’ll make everyone forget their emails. Need AV, catering, or flexible layouts? It's all here. Find the right corporate venue on Tagvenue—your event deserves a great setting!
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![Violet semi-private area at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityViolet semi-private area
25 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexWhether you are planning a drink reception, office party or corporate event our Violet semi-private area is the place to be. Right in the middle of the action, the space can accommodate groups of up 25 guests, and the vibrant -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between. -
![Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexOur 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. -
![Ruby semi-private area at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRuby semi-private area
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexIf you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, office party or get together with your friends, Ruby semi-private area is the ideal space for you! -
![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThis stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. Exclusively yours for the day, the house offers a true country house feel, with a welcoming Reception Hall, garden terrace and an elegant -
![The Mega Marquee at The Chigwell Marquees in Essex]()
from £7000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Mega Marquee
2000 guestsThe Chigwell MarqueesChigwell StationEssexSituated in the picturesque grounds of Chigwell Hall in Essex, the Mega Marquee is a spacious and versatile venue for large events, accommodating from 300 to 1,000 guests. -
![The King’s Quarters at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe King’s Quarters
120 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexWith a mix of seated and standing room, it’s the ideal setting for larger gatherings, whether you're planning a big celebration, corporate event, or a respectful funeral reception. -
![Screen 5 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 5
59 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexWe regularly host: • Corporate events and conferences Please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information on this space. -
![The Loft at Alex Southend On Sea in Essex]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
100 guestsAlex Southend On SeaEssexThe Loft at Alex Southend on Sea offers a first-floor space for gatherings and private events. Multiple TV screens show live sports, ideal for fans. The private bar provides quick service, and a flexible layout accommodates -
![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexThe Banqueting Hall is an exquisite room ideal for evening receptions, galas, and charity events. Featuring luxurious silk-lined walls, stunning chandeliers, and two sets of double doors opening to a patio and private garden, -
![Summer Marquee at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £2200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySummer Marquee
3000 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexOur largest, year-round marquee with heating facilities available, offers a fully flexible space for events of all styles and a noteworthy 66m private terrace. -
![Walled Garden Pavilion at Braxted Park in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWalled Garden Pavilion
400 guestsBraxted ParkEssexThe Braxted Park Pavilion, set in the beautifully restored Walled Garden, is the ideal venue for any corporate party or event. The Pavilion can hold between 50 and 400 people and the flexible space makes it suitable for any
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Pick from Essex's Affordable Corporate Event Venues
from £500
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Garden Room
200
200
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
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.
from £20
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Training Venue Southend
24
Silva Training & Consultancy
Essex
This versatile and modern training space is ideally located just off Southend High Street, within easy reach of superb transport links. Only a two-minute walk from Southend Central train station (on the c2c line), it also
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 £75
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Sports Bar
50
50
The Harlow Arena
Essex
At The Harlow Arena, we believe every event deserves the highest level of care and attention. From the smallest gathering to large celebrations, corporate events and more, no detail is ever overlooked.
from £100
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Churchill
4
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
Located on the first floor via main staircase, ideal for smaller meetings 2-4 or interviews, one to one.
from £100
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
Exclusive Dining Area
35
50
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our 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
Connect with Restaurants Suitable for Corporate Events
from £400
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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 £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 £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 £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.
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from £250
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Roof Terrace
35
80
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
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 £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 £150
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Marquee
200
200
The Harlow Arena
Essex
With capacity for up to 500 people, a stylish outdoor stretch tent, and a fully licensed bar, this space is perfect for summer parties, live events or corporate celebrations.
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
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
100
400
Boom Battle Bar Southend-On-Sea
Essex
Ready, Southend-On-Sea? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Victoria 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
from £3500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
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
FAQs about Top Corporate Event Venues in Essex
Prices of corporate event venues in Essex average around £620 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data, as of November 2025:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £350 | to £2200 | hire fee per day |
You'll find corporate event 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 (November 2025):
| Small corporate event venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £42 hire fee per hour |
| Medium corporate event venues | between 70 and 125 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large corporate event venues | over 200 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |