If securing your Christmas party venue has been one of those things that’s been lingering on your to do list for the last couple of weeks, let this be your reminder that you don’t have long to book somewhere! Christmas parties for many venues, including ourselves, start in just over a week at the end of November, so why not make it your mission to secure your venue this week…
Whether it’s a corporate party that you need an exclusive use venue for, or a private, festive get-together with your friends, a lot of popular dates will have already been booked, so you might have to compromise on securing a peak date! Many venues have only one main function space, so will only be able to host one party night at a time, so you may find yourself limited if you need say an event space for 150 guests. That being said, there will still be some venues, including us, where there are dates available, they may just be midweek rather than on a Friday night.
If you’re a smaller group and are looking at booking a joiner / shared party night, you will likely have more luck, as whilst many will be busy, they may not be completely full just yet! Peak dates do fill fast though, so we still advise acting quickly to secure the date / party night that you’d like. For example, many of our Friday and Saturday night parties are full, or just have entry-only tickets left!
What should you look for in a Christmas party venue?
So, you need a Christmas party venue, but you’re not sure what you should look for in the venue? Here’s your checklist:
- Capacity: Does the venue comfortably seat your desired number of guests? Is there enough space for dining and dancing? Do you have to move rooms or adapt the space to suit your needs?
- Food and drink: What catering does the venue provide? Do they cater for all dietary and allergy requirements? Where’s the closest bar? Are there drinks packages or the option to set up a bar tab?
- Location and accessibility: Is the venue in a good location that is accessible via public transport? Is there onsite parking, is there a charge? Does the venue have accommodation, or accommodation nearby if required?
- Décor: What décor does the venue provide for the party? Is there flexibility for you to bring in your own? And if so, what is allowed / not allowed?
Here at The Jazz Cafe we have limited availability for private Christmas parties, with many available dates being mid-week, but this doesn’t mean we can’t work together to create a memorable party for your company. Our packages include exclusive hire of the venue, a 3-course festive meal, a dressed venue and table novelties. The bar is located inside the main space with experienced bartenders on hand to serve your guests, plus we offer drinks packages and bespoke options. When it comes to entertainment, we have a number of amazing bands and DJs on our books that we can recommend and book on your behalf.
In regards to accommodation, we have a great partnership with neighbouring 4* hotel, voco Reading, who offer guests of ours discounted room rates when holding an event with us. Plus, car parking is onsite and complimentary.
To make an enquiry with us, please send an email to office@thejazzcafe.co.uk and we will do our best to reply to you as soon as possible.
