The Place To Celebrate - Hire of the Main Hall at The Place, Pitsea

The Main Hall has its own licensed bar and can accommodate everything from birthdays to ballroom dancing and weddings to wakes. The perfect venue for whatever kind of celebration you have in mind.

The hall can be configured  to suit you special celebration needs. You can specify the type and number of tables you would like and how you would like to see them arranged. White table linen is available for hire upon request. A large projector screen and staging is also available to hire for performances, DJs or presentations.

Planning a family celebration with lots of children? Include our soft play 'Fun Zone' in your party hire

If you are planning a family celebration with lots of children we have a Party Package available which includes:

• hire of the Main Hall
• plus exclusive access to our children's 'Fun Zone' soft play area for up to 2 hours.

The 'Fun Zone' includes a slide, netted climbing areas, rollers and inflatables; perfect for keeping the under 8's entertained in a safe and enclosed environment while the adults celebrate in style!

Prices

Hire our Main Hall for your event or celebration for only £489.15 (inc. VAT). This price includes:

• Hall hire from 6.30pm - midnight for up to 250 guests
• Use of tables and chairs which will be set up prior to your arrival
• Bar Staff and Security Staff
• Cleaning up and tidying away after your function including rubbish removal.

If you would like to access the hall any earlier to decorate the venue or for your D.J. to set up any equipment, this can be arranged, subject to availability, at a cost of £23.10 per hour.

If you would like to include 2 hours exclusive hire of our Children's Fun Zone, the total cost of your function will be £575.25 (inc. VAT).

A 25% deposit is payable at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due for payment 1 month prior to your event.

Booking enquiries

Enquiries welcome. To book now or to check prices and availability, call reception on 01268 205284.

• The Place - Venue Hire Brochure - 2022 (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
• The Place - Price list - July 2022 (PDF) [615KB] (opens new window)
• The Place - Photo tour of facilities (PDF) [6MB] (opens new window)
• The Place To Celebrate - Main Hall photo (PDF) [281KB] (opens new window)
• The Place To Celebrate - Main Hall floorplan (PDF) [314KB] (opens new window)

Feel welcome to come along and view our range of Function Suites and discuss your requirements with a member of our friendly team. All you have to do is contact us or come and see us.

Features

• Large hall (243m2) with high ceiling
• Own licensed bar
• Large 6ft round tables or rectangular trestle tables and chairs can be provided
• Large pull down projector screen available.

Capacity

• 250 for functions
• 300 seated in a theatre style
• 150 seated for dinner (no dance floor)
• 110 seated for dinner (with dance floor).

Configuration

• The hall can be configured  to suit you special celebration needs.
• You can specify the type and number of tables you would like and how you they are to be arranged. Choose from:
  • 6ft round tables or
  • 6ft rectangular tables.
• White table linen is available for hire upon request.

Disabled access

• Allocated disabled parking bays
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Lift enabling disabled access to all floors
• Wheelchair accessible bar service in Main Hall.

Suitable for

• Weddings
• Birthdays, anniversaries or any personal or family celebration **
• Office parties
• Balls and dances.

** PLEASE NOTE: The Main Hall is only available to hire for adult party celebrations for guests age 21 years and over.

Additional equipment for Hire

• A range of additional equipment is available to hire including:
  • a large pull down projector screen
  • staging for performances, DJs or presentations,
• See  The Place - Price list - July 2022 (PDF) [615KB] (opens new window) for equipment hire prices).