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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 -
![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. -
![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. -
![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. -
![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 Event Hall at The Event Hall in Essex]()
from £1800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Event Hall
500 guestsThe Event HallEssexWhether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, the space offers a practical and well-equipped setting with the added character of the wider estate on your doorstep. -
![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. -
![Screen 3 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 3
81 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexLuxurious couches, lots of legroom, and distinctive design elements make our screens ideal event venues! Corporate gatherings and conferences, networking events, private screenings, kid's parties, adult celebrations, and -
![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.
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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 £12
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Main Hall
60
60
St Mark's Hall
Essex
St Mark’s Hall is a welcoming and affordable community venue designed to bring people together. Located in Rochford, the hall offers a flexible space suitable for a wide range of uses — from workshops, classes and meetings
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 £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 £150
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Private Function Room
250
375
No Name Bar and Games
Colchester, Essex
This is a large private event room designed for bigger groups and busy events. It can hold up to 375 guests standing, around 250 in theatre-style seating, or 160 for banquet setups.
from £250
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
ARU Writtle
196
ARU Writtle
Chelmsford, Essex
ARU Writtle is suitable for conferences, training and workshop events. Writtle College is home to the Northumberland Building with our Lecture Theatre hosting up to 196 people.
Connect with Bars Suitable for Corporate Events
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 £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
150
280
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
#Supervenue
Come and join us at our gorgeous bar in Chelmsford - conveniently located in the centre on Moulsham Street with a great outdoor area space, a chic bar and classic booth seating throughout!
from £180
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Bar
93
150
Curzon Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The space is furnished with couches and chairs, providing seating for visitors. The bar area is used for socializing before or after events.
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
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 £25
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Chapel
60
80
The Oakleigh
Essex
The Chapel is a stunning space perfect for all types of occasions, featuring its own fully stocked bar and capacity for up to 80 guests. With beautiful surroundings, easy access to the garden, and a range of catering options,
FAQs about Top Corporate Function Venues in Essex
Prices of corporate event venues average around £600 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 August 2026:
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £800 | to £2688 | 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £90 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1800 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for corporate event venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £1500 hire fee per day | typically between 260 and 300 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 25 and 1000 guests |
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