Event planners have a lot to think about. Not only do you need to think about the location and decor, but choosing the best event caterer is also another significant factor. Doing this will ensure that your guests will truly enjoy your event to the fullest. Below we have listed some of the top affordable event caterers in Sydney.
Fit For A King Catering has been in the business for 35 years. It is known as Sydney’s most iconic and trusted bouquet catering company. It has been the benchmark in Sydney regarding food quality, value, and personalised catering service standards. The team behind these delicious meals sticks to the food and family theme throughout their services.
When it comes to corporate and office catering, Feedwell Catering Sydney offers the freshest meals and dishes! Whether office meetings, corporate events, virtual lunches, or staff meal plans, you can count on their team to deliver and help you out. Their menu has plenty of healthy options available either in platters or individually packed. They also offer last-minute catering!
Enjoy exquisite culinary platters and bites through the Catering Project! Each of their meals and dishes is perfected by the team to suit every social or corporate function. In addition, they have a diverse selection of products that can cater to everyone, no matter their dietary requirements. So, they may be just the right team for clients with particular tastes.
Roaming Gourmet is another catering company that has been in the business for 30 years! With their extensive experience providing catering services for clients, they understand how to work around budget constraints to get the maximum value of every dollar. Set menus will help you control your costs, or you can also request a menu tailored to your budget or occasion.
Below are the packages/menu they offer:
Menu 1
Fried steak on a grill from beef, Feugiat vitae leo, Aussie BBQ
Menu 2
Mexican special potatoes, Vegetarian special dinner, Special American polenta, etc.
Menu 3
Vegetarian special dinner, In faucibus, Suspendisse arcu nisl, etc.
Catering Zone is a team of bespoke caterers, offering fast and convenient catering services to corporates and individuals. They provide curated artisanal catering delivered all around Sydney. More than that, they also source their ingredients from Australia’s best suppliers to ensure freshness and quality with their food.
Food Geek Sydney offers crafted menus with options that would suit the taste of even the fussiest eaters. So, if you have clients with particular tastes and dietary requirements, hire the help of the Food Geek team. Also, paired with their no-fuss theme, their ordering platform is very straightforward, making it easy to navigate and use.
Provide your clients and guests with epic catering with NY-style hand-made pizzas! They offer 22″ pizzas that are not only big in size but also amazing in flavour. Other than pizza, they also offer salad, nachos, waffle fries, and cheesy bombs. Of course, you’ll find a wide variety of pizzas on their menu: New York style, meat, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian.
Bayleaf Event Catering is one of the top-ranking caterers in Sydney. They make sure to provide culinary delights to their clients and fantastic service through the help of their hand-picked culinary team. They have been catering for over 20 years but is now considered luxury event catering.
Fill your event with the unique traditional foods of Mexico. They make sure to use quality products while keeping them affordable to customers. The team provides quality gluten-free products, authentic tortillas, and signature brown rice as a staple. More than that, they also offer fun fiesta boxes – tasty interactive boxes that are filled with Mexican food delights.
Below are the packages/menu they offer:
Big Mexican Fiesta
Mixed empanadas
Ceviche or chorizo
Mini assorted burrito tacos with our slow-cooked Angus beef, Chipotle chicken, Baja fish, vegan or carnitas pork
Quesadillas
Nachos & dips
Churros & chocolate
Corporate Banquet/Wedding
Taco king
Pablito’s taco party
South American barbecue
Stand up cocktail food
Sydney is a bustling city! One of the reasons that make this city so busy is the events that happen left and right every day. To help these events, including yours, be successful, many catering companies offer affordable and top-notch services and delicious food that will leave your client satisfied. So, we hope that our list above can guide you to the best event caterer for your event.
A lot can happen when planning and executing an event, and as the event planner, you need to consider everything to make sure that everything goes smoothly and that everyone is safe. With so many risks, how do you make sure that you have an eye on all of them? More than that, do you also have the correct procedures to deal with them if they happen during the event? This is where the risk register/assessment comes in. This blog will define “risk register/assessment” and a simple guide you can follow to create one as the event planner.
A definition
A risk register/assessment is commonly used in project management and risk management. Its primary role is to identify potential risks. Sometimes, it’s made to pass regulatory requirements, but it’s always a helpful tool whether required or not.
A risk register should be a part of your risk management plan, which helps make sure that everything goes according to plan during the event. Other than identifying risks, it also helps you manage those risks and deal with them if they should happen.
Admittedly, you can’t always anticipate every risk that might happen during an event’s planning, execution, and closing. But, with a risk register in place, you can track each known risk and be able to respond quickly in case they become a real problem at your event.
How to create a risk register for your events
So, now that you know what a risk register is let’s talk about how you can create your own with this simple guide.
1. Brainstorm potential risks
Get your team together and brainstorm possible risks that may come up pre, mid, and post-event. Ask your various event team members to get their ideas on what risks they may face in their particular job.
For instance, when planning an outdoor event, a potential risk may be a change in weather. So, you’ll need to make sure that you have a backup plan that agrees with your client.
2. Define each risk
When identifying risks, make sure to be thorough when describing them so you understand whether they are a real issue or not. Following our weather risk example during outdoor events, don’t simply write “weather”. Instead, be specific and say, “event date is near the start of the rainy season, so possible quick weather changes despite an all-day sunny weather forecast.”
3. Identify risk impact
If you successfully describe each risk, you will need to have a clear idea of how it will impact your event. Going back to our weather risk example, a change in weather is clear to have a massive impact on your event as it will force guests to change location. Or, when you’re currently filling the area with decorations, and it rains, it may damage the decorations and derail all your efforts so far. With that, “weather” is a risk with a high level of impact.
Also, there are three levels of risks – high, medium and low. Categorising risks through these levels will make the next step much easier.
4. Make a risk response plan
So, you identified and defined risks and specified their impact level; the next step is to create a response plan for each risk. This is another essential part of your risk register, as it will need a lot of time and effort to plan it properly. You’ll need to be thorough but straightforward without being too excessive. Make a plan that you can implement quickly if the risk becomes a real problem.
Categorising the risks into low, medium and high also helps to understand the amount of effort to the response plan. For example, if the risk is high level, you will want to address it immediately and put it before other risks that may be low or medium.
5. Assign risk owners
And finally, assign owners to risks. This is an excellent way to delegate and ensure that every risk is well accounted for. Ensuring that potential risks are quickly mitigated before they become irreversible.
Event planners are always busy, and a slight hurdle can be disastrous when not solved immediately. But with an effective risk management plan in place, you can be more confident that your event will proceed smoothly, pre-, mid-, and post-.
Welcome to the bustling City of Angels, where seeing celebrities is every day! This prominent city, known as the home for the rich and the famous, boasts countless venues for your event. And while you may think that these venues will take a lot out of your pocket, there are several event spaces out there that are available at an affordable price. Check out these low-cost venues in Los Angeles below.
Don’t be surprised if we will be featuring quite a few Concrete Studios’ event spaces in our list. With so many venues available for the public, we just can’t choose a favourite since all of them offer the best space. For instance, we first have Studio A and B in their main office. Studio A features creative walls, while Studio B features beautiful natural light. Each event space has its own set of amenities available for use, especially if you’re renting the space for a photoshoot or a film.
Location: 1340 East 6th Street, Suite 104 (Main Office), Los Angeles, CA 90021 Capacity: Up to 12 people max Price: Starts at £37/hour Travel: Near 6th / Alameda Bus Stop
Next, we also have Studios C to G. Studio C boasts floor-to-ceiling windows up to 9 feet that let in the beautiful natural light of the city. Studio E features a white background, while Studio G is the opposite with its bright-coloured sets. The former has a roll-up door, a makeup station, and a white brick wall that you can use. Meanwhile, Studio G has an inspired theme bar, a mirror wall, and others. The studios all have a vast space with various equipment and amenities included.
Location: 1340 East 6th Street, Suite 104 (Main Office), Los Angeles, CA 90021 Capacity: Up to 12 people max Price: Starts at £37/hour Travel: Near 6th / Alameda Bus Stop
Last on our list that’s located in the main office of Concrete Studios LA is Studio F. Studio F, on the other hand, is the largest space for rent by Creative Studio. It has a 16 x 18ft cyc wall, giving you plenty of room to customize for your event. It has vintage and rustic props that you can use for your event, photoshoot, or film. In addition, it gives off a classic “Vanity Fair” editorial atmosphere which you can use to your advantage if the theme is related to your event.
Location: 1340 East 6th Street, Suite 104 (Main Office), Los Angeles, CA 90021 Capacity: Up to 12 people max Price: Starts at £48/hour Travel: Near 6th / Alameda Bus Stop
Finally, we move towards the second location of Creative Studios LA, located in East Olympic. There are six event spaces/stages to choose from in this location. They all have different themes and designs that will fit your event or photoshoot theme. Admittedly, there are only a few people allowed in each room. So, best contact the management first to further inquiries related to your event. Creative Studios also offers three Rooftop event spaces – potential venues to look into, especially for night events that benefit from the LA city lights.
Location: 1753 East Olympic, LA CA 90021 Capacity: Up to 5 people max Price: Starts at £37/hour to £45/hour Travel: Near Olympic / Alameda Bus Stop
Embassy Suites is Hilton LA’s Glendale Hotel. It is near Griffith Park, LA Zoo, The Griffith Observatory, Universal Studios, and other exciting attractions. The hotel boasts up to 5,000 sq. ft. of event space available for all sorts of events such as weddings, private or office parties, meetings, and more. There’s also on-site catering available so that you won’t have any worry about food and drinks for your guests. Of course, prices and capacity depend on the venue and package of your choice.
Location: 800 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203 Capacity: From 50 up to 380 guests (depending on the venue) Price: Starts at £2/person up to £78/person (depending on the package) Travel: Near Central at Arden Bus Stop
Located in the heart of the Fashion District of Downtown Los Angeles is Custom Made Creative Studios that caters to various events. This includes exhibitions, auditions, meetings, private parties, food and drinks tasting, training, workshops, seminars, corporate events, and more. It is a bright space with an area of 1,600 sq. ft, making it extremely roomy. In addition, it boasts natural light and an expressive atmosphere that gives good vibes to guests. There’s a variety of equipment and amenities available for your event. You can also customize the setup according to event requirements.
Location: Maple Avenue, 1206, Los Angeles, 90015 Capacity: Up to 60 people Price: Starts at £41/hour Travel: Near Pico Blvd & Maple Ave Bus Stop
Mo’s House of Ax is “the axe-throwing destination that has it all.” This venue has a unique crafty bar and event space. Here, guests can “eat, drink, and throw!” It’s a contemporary craftsman home, newly-built in mid-city LA. It has over 9,000 sq. ft. of space that you can use to your full advantage for a variety of events such as private parties, office or corporate events, graduations, weddinG — and even divorce! With an axe-throwing bar included, your guests will surely enjoy their stay in this venue.
Location: South Western Avenue, 611, Los Angeles, 90005 Capacity: Up to 500 people Price: Starts at £35/hour Travel: Near 6th & Western (Eastbound) Bus Stop
Also located in the heart of LA, this event space features thoughtful architectural details and a stylish interior for your events. It boasts natural yet diffused lights to match the whole team. Moreover, it also has a lush backyard if you want to host your event outdoors. It can also accommodate bounce houses for those kids’ parties. It’s a fresh space with four bedrooms, perfect for photoshoots and events. In-house catering is, of course, available, but outside catering is also allowed. The kitchen is only open for light prep for catering and not cooking a full meal.
Location: South Norton Avenue, 2824, Los Angeles, 90018 Capacity: Up to 100 people Price: Starts at £67/hour Travel: Near Crenshaw / 29th Bus Stop
Let’s end this list with the priciest out of the most affordable venues we can find. With over 8,000 sq. ft. of space, this venue is truly a Hidden Gem in LA. As seen above, it’s a tri-level backspace that consists of a wooden terrace, a paving stone deck, and a garden. The first level can fit up to 40 people, while the remaining levels can fit 100 people each. It’s a charming and tranquil venue, minutes away from Downtown LA, but still a peaceful place surrounded by trees and city views.
Location: Linda Vista Terrace, 3435, Los Angeles, 90032 Capacity: Up to 240 people Price: Starts at £70/hour Travel: Near Huntington / Portola Bus Stop
This list proves that you don’t need to have a large budget to host an event in the famous City of Los Angeles. All you need to do is choose the right venue for your event, budget accordingly, and enjoy!
There are many things that an event planner must consider when planning an event and a TEN application or license is one of them. A Temporary Event Notice enables an event planner to host a ‘licensable activity/event’ on unlicensed premises in England or Wales (source: www.gov.uk).
What is a TEN (Temporary Event Notice)?
As mentioned above, you will need a Temporary Event Notice if you want to host a licensable activity/event on unlicensed premises. These licensable activities include the following:
selling alcohol
serving alcohol to members of a private club
providing entertainment, such as music, dancing or indoor sporting events
serving hot food or drink between 11 pm and 5 am
To apply for a TEN, your event must have fewer than 500 people at all times, including the staff. Also, the event should last no more than 168 hours or seven days.
Why do you need to file a TEN application?
If you want to hold a one-off event with the attributes listed in the previous section without a premises license, you must file a TEN application. You need to apply for a TEN for each event you host on the same premises.
Also, if you are hosting a licensable activity not included in your existing TEN license, you need to apply again. A good example is hosting a wedding reception at a community centre.
However, one thing to remember is that a TEN does not permit you to use the premises, space, or land where the event will take place. You will have to obtain separate permission from the landlord. For events held in council managed parks or open spaces, you need first to obtain permission from the proper authorities.
How long do you need to apply before your event?
Standard TENs
You must apply for a TEN at least ten clear working days before the event. It’s important to note that the day that your respective council receives your application and the day of your event is not included or categorised as part of “clear working days”.
Before your event, you need to send a copy of the TEN to the respective police and environmental health authorities in the area at least ten working days (or the same day you apply to the Licensing Authority). However, if you apply online, the council will take the initiative to call said authorities for you.
Late TENs
There’s also the case of a ‘late TEN’, which you can apply for between five and nine clear working days before the event.
How do you apply for a TEN?
First off, you must be at least 18 years old or older to apply for a TEN. For a more convenient application, we recommend visiting your local council’s official website, e.g., www.cityoflondon.gov.uk for the City of London. Generally, they show the required steps for application. For reference, you may visit the City of London’s web page for TEN applications at Temporary Event Notice from the City of London (www.gov.uk).
There, you will download the application form and fill in the details. Before applying, be informed that there’s a £21.00 fee. So, you’ll also be needing your debit or credit card details at the ready. Follow the next steps and wait for an update from the Licensing Authority.
What’s next?
All applications will undergo a statutory consultation process when a complete and valid application reaches the Licensing Authority. At which point you will be notified your notice has been received. If there are no objections to the notice, no further action and communications will commence; hence the event is deemed licensed.
However, if there are objections, a public hearing will be held at least 24 hours before the event. Objections will usually come from the police or environmental health authorities if the event may undermine any licensing objectives. This objection notice must be served within three working days from the date the TEN was received.
How many TENs can you apply for?
For personal license holders:
May apply for a maximum of 50 TENs per calendar year; and
No more than 10 of those being late TENs
For non-personal license holders:
May apply for a maximum of 5 TENs per calendar year; and
No more than 2 of those being late TENs
Premises:
A single premise may have up to 15 TENs applied for in one calendar year.
Are you planning an event in Berlin? As a city noted for its cultural flair, it’s no wonder that it’s a favourite place to celebrate by many. After all, when the whole event is finished, your attendees can explore the city and all it offers, from museums, galleries, and operas. With that, here are the top free or low-cost venues you can find in Berlin to host your event successfully.
Stillpoint is a company founded by psychotherapists to offer their participants, both counsellors, and guests, to learn more about new ways to engage with depth psychology. They offer their spaces in Berlin for various events such as 1-on-1 meetings, interviews, conferences, or workshops. Their Open Space venue for hire has an industrial style with raw and unfinished architecture in neutral tones. The space can be used for corporate events or gatherings, lectures, workshops, and the like. The space is also available for rent on weekends.
Location: Hobrechtstraße 66, 12047 Berlin Capacity: Up to 50 to 100 people Price: Starts at £43/hour Travel: Near U Hermannplatz/Sonnenallee Bus Stop
Next to Stillpoint’s Open Space is this luminous and eco-friendly meeting location. It’s a bright open space with movable eco-paper tables and Altbau style wooden floors. Its large vast windows that allow natural light to fill the room make it luminous. It’s also a very versatile space that you can use for different events with boardroom or seminar setups. The available amenities here include high-speed wifi, a projector, and flipcharts. There are also refreshments included in the venue, such as coffee, tea, and water.
Location: Hobrechtstraße 66, 12047 Berlin Capacity: From 10 up to 40 people Price: Starts at £43/hour Travel: Near U Hermannplatz/Sonnenallee Bus Stop
Here’s a chance to enjoy the beautiful Berlin skyline while hosting your event. This venue is the best place to spice up your regular gathering. The space is located at the top of a 22-storey apartment with amazing views and plenty of natural light to fill the room. The beautiful scenery will surely boost the mood of your guests. Moreover, you can customize the space to fit your event requirements with a standing, boardroom, or theatre setup. The venue also comes with a kitchen and a terrace, perfect during short breaks and chats among guests.
Location: Leipziger Str. 44, 10117 Berlin Capacity: Up to 20 to 50 people Price: Starts at £62/hour Travel: Near Jerusalemer Str. Bus Stop
This 340sqm studio is composed of 4 meter high ceilings that are perfect for daylight events as it allows natural light in the room wonderfully. There are two stages for use here; the first is the set building stage with an area of 25sqm and the infinity wall stage with a 26.5sqm area. You can use either location to suit your event. There are comfortable sofas and cosy decorations in the room. Other than the usual conferences and workshops, you can also host creative events from photoshoots, exhibits, and private dining events in this venue.
Location: Teilestraße 11-16. Tor 0, 12099 Berlin Capacity: Up to 100 people Price: Starts at £68/hour Travel: Near Rohdestr. (Berlin) Bus Stop
Host an event at a venue located at a historic S-Bahn bow in Berlin! This 180sqm event space is ideal for all events because of its open space. You can customize it for the usual workshops, meetings, and conferences, alternately host a private dining event, exhibition, and photoshoots. You’ll find the venue in the beautiful wood market area with great Spreeblick. The amenities available here include high-speed internet, a kitchen for breaks, an espresso machine for your meetings, and water refreshments. There’s also a well-equipped area included in the event space for photoshoots.
Location: Holzmarktstraße, 10243 Berlin Capacity: Up to 25 people Price: Starts at £42/hour Travel: Near Lichtenberger Str. (Berlin) Bus Stop
There are plenty of event spaces you can rent in Lust Bar. In the morning, you can rent out the whole bar area for popup events or photoshoots. Then, in the evening, you can rent it for your private parties such as birthdays, wedding receptions, corporate events, and more. There are two cosy and completely intimate venues you can rent out. In addition, you may also rent out their professional kitchen so you can serve your guest’s fantastic food and drinks accordingly. If you are hosting an art exhibition, their walls are also great to showcase your art.
Location: Torstraße 225, 10115 Berlin Capacity: Up to 80 people Price: Starts at £34/hour Travel: Near Hannoversche Straße Transit Stop
Hotel Lützow is a 3-star hotel in Berlin. It is located right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city centre. They offer bright and quiet venues that you can use for your events. You can choose one suitable for your event, either small or large meetings or seminars. You also have access to a projector and flipcharts to help you host a successful event. Of course, there’s also high-speed wifi, which is essential for business meetings. You may also choose the one with comfortable armchairs to please your guests.
Location: Keithstraße 38, 10787 Berlin Capacity: Up to 40 people Price: Starts at £53/hour Travel: Near Budapester Str. (Berlin) Bus Stop
Here’s a dynamic event space that will surely amuse your guests. Not only does it feature daylight lighting with its large windows, but this bright venue also features tables in the middle of washing machines. It also has cosy decorations that make a pleasant atmosphere to boost mood and productivity. With great interiors, this place is also great for photoshoots. There are also comfortable sofas that your guests can relax during your event. You may customize the space to suit your event with either a standing, classroom or u-shape set up.
Location: Dudenstraße 78, 10965 Berlin Capacity: Up to 22 to 40 people Price: Starts at £53/hour Travel: Near Kolonnenbrücke (Berlin) Bus Station
True to its name, Micromeeting is a space that can cater to small events. The room has an area of 12 x 4 meters with bright windows and a privacy screen. It is equipped with a stationary bar counter which comes with a coffee machine, microwave, dishes, and glasses which you can use to your advantage, especially during meetings and workshops. It’s also fully equipped with a sound system, an HDMI TV, fast wifi, a large whiteboard, and flipcharts. Its upscale ambience will surely increase your guests’ productivity and improve their focus.
Location: Spenerstraße 1, 10557 Berlin Capacity: Up to 12 to 25 people Price: Starts at £37/hour Travel: Near Spenerstr. (Berlin) Bus Station
So, are you ready to plan your event in Berlin at affordable venues? Make sure to include these venues when considering the best place to host a successful event in the famous capital of Germany.
Oxford City is brimming with event spaces! Also known as The City of Dreaming Spires, Oxford is world-famous for its university and history. It has been home to scholars and royalty for more than 800 years, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of events happening all year round. If you’re looking for affordable venues in Oxford for your event, here are our top 9.
This bar offers a comfortable atmosphere to its guests paired with great drinks and services. Depending on your requirements, you can either hire their downstairs bar or the whole venue for your event. In addition, the management gives you the chance to create a successful event with your music and decorations. The entire place has a Contemporary Modern design with booth seating, mural wall, and conventional ceiling. In addition, there are delegated spaces for the dance floor and an accompanying sound system so your guests can have a blast.
Location: 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS Capacity: Up to 100 people Price: Starts at £30/hour Travel: Near Keble Road Bus Stops
The Ark T Centre is “an Oxford Community Arts charity where People, Art and Powerful Ideas come together.” There are five spaces under The Venue: The Main Hall and Room 1 to 4, all with access to the kitchen. The Hall and The Church of the centre are also available for hire.
For instance, the Main Hall of The Venue is suitable for meetings and training and parties and small gatherings. The space is bright with modern interiors and underfloor heating for maximum comfort.
Location: Crowell Rd, Oxford OX4 3LN Capacity: Up to 100 people Price: Starts at £40/hour for business and commercial use Travel: Near Beauchamp Lane Bus Stop
The community centre is headed by the West Oxford Community Association – a non-profit organisation committed to improving the lives of the residents of West Oxford. There are five main event spaces for hire in the building, The Main Hall, the Mary Town Room, The Tumbling Cafe, and Seminar Rooms 1 and 2. There’s also a kitchenette included available for use.
The Main Hall can accommodate up to 150 people, suitable for social gatherings such as birthday parties. Its sprung floor is also excellent for fun activities such as dance and games.
Location: Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BT Capacity: Up to 150 people Price: Starts at £21/hour for commercial/non-member use Travel: Near Osney Island Bus Stop
The Tara Yoga Centre is an authentic spiritual school and registered charity that offers students unique opportunities for personal and spiritual growth through Yoga and Tantra. They offer studio hires in both London and East Oxford. Oxford’s four available spaces: Tula, Yeshe, Sattva Therapy Room, and the Padma. Among the four choices, Tula is the biggest and Sattva the smallest. So, depending on your event, you can choose any of these rooms for seminars, workshops, yoga, and more. A small kitchen is also available for use.
Location: 2nd Floor, Crown House, 193 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UT Capacity: Up to 40 to 50 people Price: Starts at £7 to £25/hour Travel: Near Manzil Way Bus Stop
The venues in The Wheelhouse are the perfect Oxford meeting rooms. There are two rooms available: the Angel Court Gerald and the Angel Court Bertha. The former can seat up to 5 people and the other up to 8. The Gerald room is perfect for team meetings, teleconferences, or confidential calls. Meanwhile, the Bertha room is suitable for day-long meetings due to its light and airy design. Both event spaces offer various amenities, including wifi, refreshments, printing, and more.
Location: Angel Court First Floor, 81 St Clement’s, St Clement’s St, Oxford OX4 1AW Capacity: Up to 5 to 8 people Price: Starts at £20/hour to £30/hour Travel: Near St Clements Street (Stop A) and Glebe Street Bus Stops
The Oxford Playhouse is a theatre that has produced a wide range of live performances for over 80 years. The management offers two event spaces for hire: The W Lucy Member’s Room and The Top Room, with designs that echo the Georgian origins of the building. Guests can use the rooms as a private space to relax and enjoy the pre-show and interval. But, event wise, you can customise the room layouts to suit parties, meetings, social gatherings, etc. For smaller events, you may choose the drawing-room and the bright-studio style Top Room for larger events.
Location: 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2LW Capacity: Up to 80 people Price: Starts at £40/hour Travel: Near Magdalen Street (Stop C4) Bus Stop
As one of the central schools in Oxford, St. Gregory the Great School boasts a wide variety of facilities for students and guests. The list includes the astroturf pitch, dance studio, sports hall, and the main hall, accommodating up to 250 people seated. The main hall is a carpeted room with a stage available for use. It can be used for community events or large gatherings. You may also book the hall along with classrooms or the dining hall, in conjunction with the event space. Audiovisual equipment is also at your disposal.
Location: Cricket Road, Oxford, OX4 3DR Capacity: Up to 250 people Price: Starts at £40/hour Travel: Near Shelley Road Bus Stop
Despite being a small primary school, Sandhills features an extensive outdoor space with a grass amphitheatre suitable for presentations and theatre productions. Inside the amphitheatre are two halls, a small carpeted room, and an adjoining kitchen. The green space is excellent for a variety of sports activities but also garden parties and outdoor social gatherings.
Due to its convenient location, the Sandhill outdoor space is usually used by regular football groups and charity matches. Moreover, the space already has a marked out athletics track, a grass mound, and a marked football pitch with goals included.
Location: 10 Terrett Avenue, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8FE Capacity: Up to 300 people Price: Starts at £10/hour Travel: Near Thornhill Park and Ride (Stop E) Bus Stop
The Kings Arms is famous as the oldest pub in Oxford. It was built in 1607 and is still standing today. Its long history makes it extremely loved by scholars and tourists alike. It’s also considered as a city central party location. It’s here that you can host various events from birthday parties, wedding receptions, baby showers, and more. In addition, private events are held in The Wadham Room. The friendly staff are also ready to help you look after your guests and provide excellent service paired with superb food and drinks.
Location: 40 Holywell St, Oxford, OX1 3SP Capacity: Up to 50 people Price: Starts at £10/person Travel: Near Sheldonian Theatre Bus Stop
The long history of the hustle and bustle of Oxford City makes it a hot spot for many social gatherings and other events. With that, we hope that our list of affordable venues can help you pick the right one for a successful event in Oxford with happy guests and a cost-effective budget.
