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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 adrink reception, office party or corporate event ourViolet 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 theideal 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, its the ideal setting for larger gatherings, whether you're planning a big celebration, corporate event, or a respectful funeral reception. -
![The Sports Bar at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sports Bar
1000 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexIdeal for more informal meetings and events the Sports Bar has an outdoor terrace and views across the racecourse. Two built-in bars are placed along one side of the room and the space has the ability to be separated into -
![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.
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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 £300
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Blenheim Suite
80
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
A purpose-built function room ideal for board meetings and off-site away days, located on the first floor. The room has a built-in plasma screen, with climate control.
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 £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Snug
20
20
The Rayleigh Lodge
Essex
Youll have exclusive access to our private event bar, fully stocked with a delicious selection of ales, beers, wines, and spirits.
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Dining Area
40
60
The Rayleigh Lodge
Essex
Make 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.
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 Mowglis 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 £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
Browse and Book First-Rate Bars for Corporate Events
from £250
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
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 £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 its 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 its 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
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 its bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
140
360
Slug and Lettuce Southend
Essex
The venue features natural light, Wi-Fi, and a built-in PA systemgreat for both laid-back gatherings and more structured events like seminars or corporate meetups.
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:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £350 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |