An engagement party isn’t just any gathering—it’s the first big toast to your future together! Kent has plenty of great engagement party venues to mark the occasion, from stunning estates in Sevenoaks to stylish private dining rooms in Canterbury and rustic barns in Tunbridge Wells. If you're planning something small or a big celebration, there’s a space that fits your vision here. Start browsing and find the perfect spot for your engagement party with Tagvenue!
Booking costs of engagement party venues average £38 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 Kent, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £35 | to £60 | per person |
| From £40 | to £193 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £2100 | hire fee per day |
You'll find engagement party 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 Kent, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £25 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 150 guests | prices average £1400 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £193 hire fee per hour |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for engagement party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £1500 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £650 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £600 hire fee per hour | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Outdoor Space | prices average £2000 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 500 guests |
| Auditorium / Conference Room | prices average £550 hire fee per event | typically between 120 and 180 guests |
Smaller engagement party venues usually fit up to 55 guests standing. Here are some great options in Kent, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Mayor's Parlour at The Alexander Centre - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: Our Mayor’s Parlour is another beautiful large reception room with high ceilings, bay windows and a feature fireplace set on the ground floor of Alexander House.
Chartwell Suite at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa - function room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Chartwell Suite is a private room at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, used for smaller meetings, interviews, boardroom discussions, private dining, and group gatherings.
The Park Square Room at Mercure Tunbridge Wells - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: This room can host up to 40 guests for an evening event, so it’s well suited to smaller celebrations. It’s part of the original Dower House, which the hotel was built around, and you can feel that bit of history in the space.
Cheap engagement party venues in Kent start from £250 hire fee per event or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Room 2 at Aura, from £250 hire fee per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Room 2 offers a small private space with its own private bar and bar staff to go with for up to around 100 people. We also offer Karaoke on a big screen on request at an extra cost.
The Mallows Restaurant at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: It works well for birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, and funeral receptions. There’s room for a disco and dance floor if you’d like to turn it into more of a party later in the evening.
Jubilee Room at The Alexander Centre, from £25 hire fee per hour
(up to 48 guests seated)
Venue said: Hire our beautiful ground floor reception room, with its original Victorian features and wooden parquet flooring, overlooking the medieval shops and inns of Preston Street.
Page last updated in September 2026
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