Top Venues with External Catering in Oxford
Self catering venues in Oxford give you the freedom to bring your own flavour, literally. Planning a DIY wedding near the Botanic Garden? Hosting a birthday bash off Cowley Road with your favourite caterer in tow? Or maybe you're just tired of set menus and want to roll in with your own feast. From charming halls in Jericho to blank-canvas spaces near Headington, Oxford’s got the spots where you call the shots. It's time for your event, your rules, and your food. Let’s get you sorted.
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from £108
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Day Office
3 guestsThe Quad SummertownOxfordCCaroline H.
“Great person on reception. Lovely space” -
from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBodleian Room
6 guestsThe Quad SummertownOxfordSSaleh P.
“Quiet and clean place. I enjoy it” -
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCarfax Tower Room
10 guestsThe Quad SummertownOxfordMMolly S.
“Professional and well presented, great value for money.” -
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChristmas Party
32 guestsEscape Hunt OxfordOxford City CentreChristmas Party is an Event Space in Escape Hunt Oxford that functions as a compact lounge area for socialising and drinks. Design: The space has dark-painted walls, a large scenic mural, wooden high-top tables and dim, directional
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from £36
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCo Working Lounge
10 guestsThe Quad SummertownOxfordEElizabeth C.
“Light and airy, had a free upgrade to a bigger room” -
from £140
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPerformance Space
90 guestsRuskin VenuesOxfordPerformance Space is an Event Space in Ruskin Venues that has tall windows and exposed timber beams, bringing abundant daylight into the room. Design: The interior uses pale wood wall panels, a high ceiling and a muted colour
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from £225
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityTrinity Room
16 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel OxfordOxfordA compact, carpeted space finished in neutral tones with simple framed artwork. Artificial lighting and a straightforward layout create a functional, businesslike environment.
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from £36
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBotley Suite
12 guestsCitibase Oxford - New Barclay HouseOxfordThe Botley Suite at Citibase Oxford is a modern meeting space that seats up to 12 people around a large black conference table. The room features a wall-mounted TV for presentations and video calls, with simple decor including
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from £975
hire fee / per sessionCheck availability1/2 University Suite
150 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel OxfordOxfordHalf of the full University Suite, sized at 11.9m by 10.7m. Good for medium-to-large events that don’t require the full hall.
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from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Eastgate Room
6 guestsMercure Oxford Eastgate HotelOxford City Centre#Supervenue
The Eastgate Room is an intimate and characterful private meeting and dining space, ideal for smaller gatherings of up to six guests. Perfect for board meetings, interviews, private dinners, or confidential discussions.
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from £650
hire fee / per sessionCheck availability1/3 University Suite
50 guestsLeonardo Royal Hotel OxfordOxfordThe space is a long, rectangular, carpeted suite finished in neutral grey-beige tones and fitted with fabric-upholstered conference seating. Large side windows and a grid of recessed ceiling lights provide a bright, evenly
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from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Oxford Cafe
40 guestsThe Oxford Cinema and CafeOxford City CentreThe Cafe – A Stylish and Social Space Situated in the cinema foyer on the ground floor at the entrance, our cafe offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with seating for 50 (or 80 standing).
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FAQs about Top Venues with External Catering in Oxford
The cost of self catering venues averages around £48 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Oxford, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £36 | and £120 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically around £45 | per person | |
| Typically around £650 | hire fee per event |
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Bodleian Room at The Quad Summertown, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 6 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Quiet and clean place. I enjoy it...’ -
Botley Suite at Citibase Oxford - New Barclay House, from £36 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
Venue said: Citibase Oxford – New Barclay House is a coworking centre housed in New Barclay House; its reception has been redesigned into an Oxford‑inspired 'open park'. -
The Oxford Cafe at The Oxford Cinema and Cafe, from £120 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The Cafe – A Stylish and Social Space Situated in the cinema foyer on the ground floor at the entrance, our cafe offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with seating for 50 (or 80 standing).
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