An expansive event space with exposed brick walls, high metal ceiling, and carpeted floor at Kent Event Centre.

John Hendry Pavilion at Kent Event Centre

Event Space in a Meeting Centre
·
Private space
Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF –
Delting, Maidstone
Up to 1000
seats
Up to 1700
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The John Hendry Building covers 1752 square metres and seats up to 800 for dinner and can be used as part of your event or as additional storage.

The brick building has multiple entry down both sides and attaches directly to the larger Maidstone Exhibition Hall.

There is power throughout the structure with 2.8 metre high cargo doors. Water supply is available as well as adjacent hard standing.

Full wireless coverage of high speed internet.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £2400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £3600 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £3600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £3600 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £3600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 1700
Dining
up to 800
Theatre
up to 1000
Cabaret
up to 1000

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Unavailable: Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

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MH
Mark H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
HR
Hom R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Kent Event Centre

Kent Event Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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