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Top Corporate Function 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 -
![Priory Helena Room at Holiday Inn Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £1400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPriory Helena Room
150 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. -
![The BALLROOM Space at The Georgian Mansion in Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe BALLROOM Space
100 guestsThe Georgian MansionEssexThe Georgian Mansion at Greenstead Hall is a private-use venue in Essex, set up for everything from weddings and parties to retreats or corporate events. -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
180 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 -
![Pavilion at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPavilion
300 guestsFennesEssexWe pride ourselves on offering a variety of corporate event options, from conferences to team building, choose to either shoot some clays at Fennes Shoot School or throw a line at Fennes Fishing. -
![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. -
![Buckingham Suite at Harlow Hotel by Accor in Essex]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBuckingham Suite
300 guestsHarlow Hotel by AccorEssexFrom interviews to large corporate events, we can organise and manage your event, offering you an individual and professional service from initial enquiry until the time you leave. -
![Entire Venue at The Clays Marquee in Essex]()
from £5000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
400 guestsThe Clays MarqueeEssexA unique marquee experience that opens to a beautiful Georgian house set in nearly 3 acres of land, The Clays Marquees is the perfect venue for corporate events and weddings.
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Pick from Essex's Affordable Places for Corporate Events
from £5
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The Cafe
40
60
PRANA HOUSE
Essex
The Cafe has woven pendant lights, wooden details, plants, and cosy seating give it a comfortable, lived-in atmosphere without feeling overly styled. Inside, there’s a mix of small tables, bench seating, and lounge-style
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 £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 £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Stifford Suite
120
100
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
The Garden Suite has french doors leading onto the patio area, with secondary daylight this room is ideal for private and social gatherings and meetings.
from £60
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Chichester Suite
200
300
New Chichester Hotel
Essex
Our 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.
from £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Entire Cottage
4
30
Old Bakehouse Cottage
Essex
Enjoy the entire cottage to yourself, whether for photoshoots or simple gatherings. It features wooden interiors for a cozy country feel, along with modern bedrooms.
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from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main room
50
80
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 £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 £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 £600
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Private Hire
36
80
The Brentwood Kitchen
Brentwood, Essex
Corporate events. Product launches. After parties. Whatever the occasion, TBK makes it one to remember.
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from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
No Name Bar and Games
400
No Name Bar and Games
Colchester, Essex
For the ultimate event, hire the entire venue and give your guests access to everything No Name Bar & Games has to offer. Perfect for corporate takeovers, large celebrations, and Christmas parties, this option includes access
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 £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 £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
Prices of corporate event venues average around £30 per person. 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 May 2026:
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £4000 | 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 125 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 230 guests | prices average £2500 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for corporate event venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £2400 minimum spend per event | typically between 250 and 300 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1000 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 180 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 260 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £7000 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 1800 guests |
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