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We offer some of Essex’s most dynamic and innovative event spaces and convenient on-site accommodation in Colchester and Southend. Whatever your event needs, our experienced team of event experts will ensure its success.

Our venues

Whether you are looking for a small meeting room or a large theatre that can seat 1000 delegates Event Essex has a solution for you. We have over 120 spaces to offer across our Colchester and Southend campuses, including one of Essex’s most sustainable venues.

Academic events

Selecting a great venue for your academic conference or programme makes all the difference and we will be with you every step of the way guiding and ensuring your events success.

Accommodation

Our convenient year-round accommodation on site in both Colchester and Southend are popular choices for individual travellers visiting the area and for large group bookings alike. Our Colchester campus can accommodate groups of up to 1000. We provide bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi access in all of our Event Essex accommodation. Guests are also welcome to use our on-site fitness facilities, which include a gym and fitness studio, and visit the many campus restaurants and bars.

Colchester event accommodation

Catering

Event Essex delivers a high quality, professional, event catering service of locally sourced and freshly prepared food. We offer a variety of different standard and bespoke conference catering packages.

Sustainability

We are committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2035. Here are just some of the sustainable factors your event could benefit from when you book with Event Essex.

Event Essex Latest News

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Planning summit to boost local business post-pandemic

Event Essex’s new Business Development Manager, Brett Smith, recently attended Essex County Council’s High Street Business Summit at Hylands House in Chelmsford. Cllr Kevin Bentley and Cllr Lesley Wagland OBE, amongst many other Essex business owners, spoke about Essex County Council’s plans to level up the economy post-pandemic.
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The importance of sustainable food at events

When you are running an event that provides catering services, whether it is a large-scale lunch or just a few canapés, you are responsible for the food the attendees will be eating. It is not an easy job to choose the most suitable, inclusive and exciting menu. However, by offering a wide menu with many sustainable options, such as meat-free choices, you are helping event organisers make more sustainable food decisions.
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How to successfully organise a large-scale event

Planning and delivering a large-scale event can be challenging but doesn’t have to be stressful. A well-structured process and plan can ensure the success of your event and help with keeping everything on track.
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