COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS Commissioned in the early eighteenth century; Hawksmoor s breath-taking masterpiece is a celebrated historic building and a truly inspiring venue. As the central part of the church, the magnificent Nave is a versatile event space that exudes grandeur with clerestory windows, mezzanine galleries and a central hall accented with Tuscan columns. Given its spectacular beauty and central London location, Christ Church is perfect for your central London reception for up to 600 guests. +44 (0) 20 7377 6793 venues@spitalfieldsvenue.org spitalfieldsvenue.org
COCKTAIL RECEPTION PACKAGE From 50.00 per person INCLUDES: Exclusive Venue hire: 18:00-22:30 2 x glasses of Prosecco on arrival A selection of seasonal canapes Full event management Security Based on minimum numbers. All prices exclude VAT.
CATERING UPGRADES SEASONAL BOWL FOOD Our sumptuous menus are crafted by Executive Chef Jon Simister; with a special emphasis on using local suppliers and seasonal produce to create delectable dishes bursting with flavour. Our talented team of chefs will provide a selection of seasonal bowl food for your guests to enjoy as they network, from 20.00 per person. BEVERAGES For that extra-special occasion, why not replace your prosecco on arrival with champagne, from 10.00+Vat per person. We can provide a rolling account bar for the evening to serve beer wine and soft drinks. We recommend starting with 5.00 per person and then going from there. From hot and sour prawns to low and slow pork belly, our menus will ensure to appeal to all of your guests. Impress your guests with a crisp English white from Gloucestershire or a smooth red from the Rhone Valley. Speak to your coordinator today to see our upgraded wine menus. All prices exclude VAT.
AUDIO VISUAL PA SYSTEM We have two audio-visual packages available for hire with basic or advanced options, please do let your coordinator know of your requirements and they will recommend a package for you. From 150.00+Vat for the basic AV package and 400.00+Vat for the advanced package. STAGING If your event requires a stage to elevate your presenters, we can provide this in house for a hire cost of 250.00+Vat. LIGHTING PACKAGE We have 12 x LED uplighters for the pillars in the Nave available in a range of colours to add some additional atmosphere, starting from 150.00+Vat. ADVANCED AV If your event has more advanced requirements than the AV mentioned above, please do let your coordinator know and we will see if we can host this in house. Alternatively we can put you in touch with some recommended suppliers who are familiar with the building. All prices exclude VAT.
VENUE INFORMATION RESTRICTIONS Our beautiful venue is over 300 years old and Grade I listed, for this reason we are unable to accommodate any of the following: fixings/tape to the building surface; free standing candelabra except on tables; open flames; dry ice/smoke machines; amplified live bands or drums. SECURITY Security is required for any events serving alcohol. The charge is 150.00 per security personnel; 1 per 50 guests. CLOAKROOM We can arrange for a full cloakroom to be available for your event. This is a cost of 35 per hour. All prices exclude VAT.
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LOCATION HOW TO GET HERE Address: Commercial Street, London, E1 6LY Tel: 0207 377 6793 Nearest Tube: Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City) Nearest Overground: Shoreditch High Street Local Buses: 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 78, 135, 149, 205, 242, 388, N8, N26, N35 & N205 GUEST ARRIVAL For the Nave: Entrance via main front door For the Crypt: Entrance via the side door to the right of the main steps SUPPLIERS AND DELIVERIES Entrance via the front of Christ Church or via the side door to the right of the main steps
DID YOU KNOW? Christ church Spitalfields was built by Sir Nicholas Hawksmoor and opened in 1729. By the middle of the 20th century the building was unkempt and at risk of demolition when the congregation and local community groups came together to fundraise for its renovation. Now beautifully restored as a landmark of East London, thanks to donations from a number of generous benefactors and trusts it continues to be home to an active church congregation and has opened its doors as a public building to the thousands who visit it each year. The Crypt Hall s unique uses over the years: A bomb shelter to the local residents during Second World War. Homeless shelter in the 80-90s; founding the Spitalfields Crypt Trust charity which is still running in a purpose built building in Shoreditch. Excavated in 1984, nearly 1,000 human remains were discovered, which were taken to the Natural History Museum.
TESTIMONIALS On behalf of the whole team I would like to thank you for all your effort and hard work in party preparation, and on the day itself, our guests had a truly wonderful evening and we have already received a lot of positive comments on food, drinks, music, flowers but also on the venue itself, decoration and security too. I am very pleased to say we had not even minor problems throughout the evening, thanks to each of the team member. This party being my first big event I helped to organise at the chambers, you have eased my introduction to the whole thing and I am very much hoping to see you all next year. London based Chambers, May 2016 We received some amazing comments for the party, especially for the venue and the whole arrangement. Members are thinking of hosting next year s event at Spitalfields again this time next year, is the date available? London based Chambers, September 2016, already booked for 2017 Thank you very much for the event, all went well on the night. Hopefully we'll work together in the not so distant future. London based Chambers, October 2016
BOOK WITH US BOOKING Dates can be held for up to 14 days. Once a booking is confirmed; we require 50% of the total booking cost as a deposit alongside the signed booking forms and the full invoice at least one month prior to the event. If we receive another enquiry for the same date and that client looks keen to confirm, we ask for a decision to be made within 48 hours before we release the date. SPITALFIELDS VENUE Christ Church Commercial Street London E1 6LY + 44 (0) 20 7377 6793 venues@spitalfieldsvenue.org Spitalfieldsvenue.org