Full Venue at Big Fridge

Event Venue
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Whole venue
Compressor House, London, E16 2QU
Royal Albert Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The defining quality of The Big Fridge is its sheer volume of space. The high ceilings, long sightlines and deep interior give productions a sense of freedom and spectacle that’s rare in London.

This is unapologetically industrial. Exposed brick, weathered surfaces, metal beams, original dockside infrastructure and remnants of its working past all contribute to an authentic, gritty aesthetic.

Unlike many heritage buildings broken into smaller rooms, The Big Fridge is a blank spatial canvas. Its openness makes it ideal for: large set builds, immersive art installations, runway shows, performance pieces, dance sequences, crowd scenes, vehicle or rig-heavy shoots.

True to its name and history, The Big Fridge retains a cool, airy quality that feels subterranean and striking. The acoustics also lend themselves to dramatic sound design - echoes, reverberation and a sense of isolation.


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 5:00. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 750
Dining
up to 300
Theatre
up to 450
Boardroom
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 350
U-Shaped
up to 100
Classroom
up to 550

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 5:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Soundproof
Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Access Guarantees
Despite premium positioning, The Big Fridge maintains community commitment through:
● 30% Subsidized Days: 100+ days annually at reduced rates
● Free Access Fund: 10% of commercial revenue funds free programmes
● Sliding Scale Events: Pay-what-you-can monthly showcases
● In-Kind Partnerships: Skills training in exchange for venue support
This dual approach - premium commercial rates subsidizing extensive community programming - proves that venues can be both financially sustainable and genuinely accessible.
The £5k/day rate for full venue hire is not only justified by market comparables but essential for delivering our community mission at scale.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Big Fridge

Big Fridge is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Joel Levack
Member of Tagvenue since January 2026
9h Response time
100% Response rate

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