An expansive event space with exposed brick walls, high metal ceiling, and carpeted floor at Kent Event Centre.
An event space with round tables covered in white linens and colorful balloon centerpieces at Kent Event Centre.
An event space with a high metal ceiling and vintage cars on display at Kent Event Centre.
An event space with rows of blue chairs, a long panel table, and exposed brick walls at Kent Event Centre.
A conference centre with a curved wooden exterior and large windows at Kent Event Centre.
A conference centre with a curved wooden exterior, large glass doors, and a paved driveway at Kent Event Centre.

John Hendry Pavilion at Kent Event Centre

Event Space in a Conference 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • 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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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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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