News & Blog

New Shared Party Night Section Launched

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Venue Search London have just unveiled a brand new interactive section of their website which includes dates prices and package details of over 20 of the very best Shared Christmas Party Nights in central London.

Story announces dates for the 2015 London Christmas Party Show

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Following the huge success of their launch Show at Banking Hall, Story Events have just announced that they will be moving to a larger central London Venue, Victoria House, for 2015, with the Show open on June 2nd and 3rd.

NEMO to promote UK inbound event busines

Monday 18 August 2014

Britain for Events has launched a new hashtag to promote National Events Month in October. The campaign is using #NEMO to encourage event organisers to run new events during the month as well as carry branding on existing events.

New London conference venue to be opened by etc.venues

Tuesday 5 August 2014

A new purpose-built conference venue is to be opened in the City of London by etc.venues.

The 14,000 sq ft event space at 8 Eastcheap will offer 10 rooms over two floors for group of up to 200 delegates.

Ace meeting rooms unveiled in Shoreditch

Friday 1 August 2014

Ace Hotel London Shoreditch has unveiled its new seventh floor events spaces - a collection of conference rooms, meeting places and event halls that will join the already-open 600 sqft 100 Room.

Event spend hots up with the weather!

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Event spend has increased by nearly 8% as marketing budgets were revised upwards for a seventh successive quarter, according to the latest report from IPA Bellwether.

Sam Gill, CEO of creative events agency, Story, was not surprised by the news. “ This is great news for the London venues and events market. Not only is the overall marketing spend on the rise, but also the share spent on events is also increasing and moving further below-the-line, as brands seek more targeted ways to reach their increasingly fragmented audiences”.

Our new favourite venues

Friday 13 June 2014

At Venue Search London we love exploring our fabulous city and finding new and exciting venues to add to our little black book. Explore our recent favourites here:

The Ballroom, South Bank, SE1

Nearest station – Waterloo

Situated behind London Eye and Festival Hall, The Ballroom, Southbank is a stunning marquee structure that can hold up to 1200 guests. The marquee will be available for daytime conferences, drinks receptions and awards dinner and with such a large space, will be very flexible for a number of events.

New Catering and Christmas Season at Il Bottaccio

Wednesday 14 May 2014

Create Food & Party Design, Concerto has announced the addition of an iconic event space to its portfolio, Il Bottaccio.

Situated on Hyde Park Corner, Il Bottaccio offers two gallery style rooms for private and corporate events. The venue can accommodate up to 400 standing guests, or 200 for seated dinners. An understated, neutral design makes this a flexible venue for corporate entertaining, with an abundance of opportunities for brand-ing and theming.

Top Ten Tips for Perfect Christmas Parties

Tuesday 13 May 2014

With business confidence returning to London, 2014 is going to be a great year for companies celebrating Christmas with their deserving staff.

The London Christmas Party Show at Banking Hall EC3 on June 10th and 11th will showcase over 200 of the best venues and creative suppliers. Here are the Show’s top tips for delivering a party that will be eagerly anticipated, greatly enjoyed and long remembered!

Venue Search London and etc.venues announce exclusive preview breakfast at new City venue

Monday 31 March 2014

The Venue Search London Team, in association with etc.venues, are delighted to invite you and a colleague to an exclusive preview breakfast and tour of their new conference, exhibition and meeting venue in the heart of the City of London, just minutes from Liverpool Street Station.

Centerplate win catering contract at re-opened Olympic venue

Wednesday 5 March 2014

Centerplate’s UK division – formerly The Lindley Group - has been selected by GLL and London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to manage all of the public and event catering at the new Copper Box Arena.

A Happy New Year for the London Events Industry

Friday 17 January 2014

Our CEO Sam Gill started one of the biggest event companies in London and now is loving life at Story. Here he looks to the year and ahead and what we can expect from the events industry. 

"As we start another new year, we can, for the first time since 2008, drop the question mark from the title of this article.­­

Story launch new event show

Thursday 16 January 2014

Story Events, the events agency behind Venue Search London, have just launched a new exhibition for the events market. The London Christmas Party Show, to be held at Banking Hall EC3 on June 10th and 11th this year will bring together over 600 known Christmas Party buyers and selected event agencies, with 100 specialist party venues and other specialist and creative suppliers at Banking Hall, the City’s newest and most iconic specialist events venue.

New prestigious City venue opening in April 2014

Thursday 2 January 2014

Spring 2014 will see the launch of a high-profile iconic new venue in the very heart of the City of London.

Opening on 1st April, The Banking Hall offers a truly unique events experience in the heart of the City. A timeless classic, the space is designed to bring a touch of Great Gatsby glamour to any event.