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Be it the beginning of an evening event or the end of a productive business meeting, a reception allows casual networking, conversation and informal business to be done. The perfect reception venue works in many ways for the event planner and help build the total event experience.

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  • OVO Arena Wembley

    Capacity: 12500

    London

    The OVO Arena Wembley is the UK’s most iconic events and entertainment venue.

  • RAF Midlands Museum

    Capacity: 1000

    Cosford

    Host your next event against a backdrop of aviation history at the RAF Midlands Museum.

  • Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall

    Capacity: 1500

    Leeds

    Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall is one of the largest and most diverse venues for events in Leeds.

  • Sheffield United FC

    Capacity: 450

    Sheffield

    Bramall Lane is the perfect events venue for conferences, meetings, celebrations and more.

  • Swansea City Football Club

    Capacity: 1200

    Swansea

    Swansea.com Stadium is not only the home to Swansea City Football Club, but also one of South Wales’ most renowned venues for hosting events.

  • The Kia Oval

    Capacity: 1549

    London

    The Kia Oval, located in the heart of London, can be called one of the best conference venues in London.

  • The O2 Arena

    Capacity: 20000

    London

    The O2 Arena is the finest and most technologically advanced events and entertainment space in the UK.

  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    Capacity: 10000

    London

    Situated in the heart of North London, Tottenham Hotspur is a state-of-the-art events venue.

  • Twycross Zoo

    Capacity: 270

    Leicestershire

    Within easy reach of Birmingham, Twycross Zoo is an unforgettable location for conferences and events.

  • Unity Place

    Capacity: 600

    Unity Place

    Unity Place is a newly developed building spanning over 8 floors in the heart of Milton Keynes ideal for meetings, conferences, networking and more.

  • Villa Park

    Capacity: 929

    Birmingham

    Villa Park has delivered sporting heritage and a touch of elegance to private events since 1897.

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

    Capacity: 1120

    Wolverhampton

    Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and unforgettable events.

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Making the most of your reception venue

The evening reception is all about space and time; it could be champagne and Pimm's on the lawns of Hatfield House or Hever Castle, or bowl food and wines within the inspirational settings of Aston Villa Stadium or the Allianz Stadium. These events are popular with organisers and their clients alike, but why? 

First of all, they allow the event to start in its own time, find its own pace, and act as an elegant prelude to what is to come. They also allow an event to wind down; an evening reception following a full day of business allows for relaxation, a reward and a rest bite for the delegation. On a logistical note, maybe it offers the event team their own chance to turn a room around. 

Creating an unforgettable experience

At Lime Venue Portfolio, we talk about creating experiences. We’re well placed to do so, as well. Our contribution to an event can be both the reception venue and the food and wine. However, it is the event planner that really understands how experiences are made, and no more so than through a reception-style event. 

Great event planners don’t just organise events – they curate experiences for their delegates that will be inspiring and memorable. They understand that while guests come for content, networking, fine food and excellent wine, they leave with an experience they will remember. A reception is usually part of a wider event but needs to be created as a one-off set piece as well. 

Summer or winter reception venues

Summer drinks receptions can be amazing; the right mixture of reception venue, fine dining, a smartly dressed delegation, croquet on the lawn, or the chance to play casual games, can all set a delightful tone. Food can be created that underlines this elegant tone; smart, fresh canapés, light cordials, and seafood served over ice can all create theatre and add to the already stunning surroundings. Depending on the timing, the evening reception venue can catch the last of the day’s light, creating a passage between afternoon and late evening experience. 

Equally, a Christmas reception venue can provide a subtle start to proceedings, a chance for people to relax, put the day behind them, wind down from the company conference, and again provide a steady transition from business to pleasure. From the event organiser’s perspective, food can line the stomach, stop it grumbling and soak up some of the earlier alcohol intake. 

Select a reception venue with ambience

The surroundings of a unique venue can create conversation. The beauty and elegance of the Imperial War Museum North, for instance, which provides views across the Quay to Media City, creates activity that can be taken in at the delegate's own pace. For a sporty venue, the chance to enjoy the arresting ambiance of an iconic stadium can provide similar excitement and awe. 

To discuss your reception venue requirements in more detail, please contact our expert team.