Venue Finder’s Notebook
The Venue Finder’s Notebook brings together first-hand insights from the Function Fixers team, based on more than 35 years of corporate venue finding.
From venue visits and planning tips to lessons learnt along the way, these short articles offer practical advice you won’t find in a venue brochure.
What Event Planners are Asking for Right Now
One of the things I enjoy most about venue finding is that no two client briefs are ever quite the same. Every week we're speaking to organisations planning conferences, meetings,…
Five Venue Trends We're Seeing Right Now
One of the advantages of working in venue finding is that we get to see how the market changes in real time. Every week we're visiting venues, speaking to event…
What Happens After You Send Us Your Brief?
One of the questions we're asked surprisingly often is, "What happens once I've filled in your enquiry form?" It's a fair question. If you've never used a venue finding agency…
Venue Finder Insights: Meet the Team
At Function Fixers, every member of our team brings their own experience and perspective to venue finding. While every client brief is different, there are certain lessons that only come…
The Rise of Experience-Led Events
There was a time when choosing an event venue was largely about practicality. Did it have the right capacity? Was it close to the station? Did the meeting room have…
What We Notice Within Two Minutes of Every Venue Visit
People often ask us what we're looking for when we visit a venue. The truth is, we're not usually thinking about the chandeliers, the artwork or whether the carpet has…
Venues We'd Recommend Right Now
One of the questions we're asked most often is, "If you were planning an event today, which venues would you recommend?" The answer is never as simple as naming the…
Behind the Brief: Finding a Conference Venue for 400 Delegates
Every venue search starts with a conversation. Sometimes it's a detailed event brief. Sometimes it's a phone call that begins with, "We've been asked to organise our annual conference… and…
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The Form Rooms, Covent Garden: Where London’s Past Meets the Future of Meetings
In a city filled with meeting rooms, conference centres and event spaces, finding a venue with genuine character can be surprisingly difficult. Many venues offer excellent facilities, but few can…
Booking Lead Time: How Far in Advance Should You Book?
One of the most common questions we receive at Function Fixers is, “How far in advance should I book my venue?” The answer depends on the type of event, its…
When Is the Best Time to Book a Christmas Party Venue?
Every year it happens. You decide it’s time to organise the company Christmas party, send a few enquiries… and discover that your favourite venue has already been booked. So, when…
Corporate Christmas Party Guide
A corporate Christmas party is more than just a festive get-together. It’s an opportunity to thank your team, celebrate achievements, strengthen relationships and finish the year on a high. Whether…
Free Venue Finding Services Explained: What’s the Catch?
When people first hear about a free venue finding service, the reaction is often the same: “What’s the catch?” It’s a fair question. After all, if someone is spending time…
How a Free Venue Finding Service Can Save You Money
When businesses hear the phrase free venue finding service, the first reaction is often scepticism. “If it’s free, there must be a catch?” It’s a fair question. After all, when…
How do I find a Conference Venue?
Finding the right conference venue can make the difference between a good event and a great one. Drawing on over 35 years of venue-finding experience, we share the key factors to consider when choosing a conference venue in London.
The Form Rooms, Covent Garden: Where London’s Past Meets the Future of Meetings
In a city filled with meeting rooms, conference centres and event spaces, finding a venue with genuine character can be surprisingly difficult. Many venues offer excellent facilities, but few can…
Average Conference Costs by City: What Should You Budget in 2026?
One of the first questions we hear from clients is, “How much should we budget for a conference?” While there’s no single answer, understanding the average costs in different UK…
How to Choose the Right Conference Venue for 500 Delegates
Finding the right conference venue for 500 delegates can feel like a daunting task. At this size, you’re no longer looking for a simple meeting room or hotel function suite….
How Much Does a Conference Venue Cost in London?
The cost of hiring a conference venue in London can range from around £50 per person for a simple day delegate package to £250+ per person for premium venues and…
Best Conference Venues in London
London is one of the world’s leading destinations for conferences, business meetings, and corporate events. With excellent transport links, world-class hotels, and a huge range of purpose-built venues, the city…
London Conference Venues with a View
Where skyline scenery meets professional event spaces When planning a corporate conference, seminar or high-impact business event in London, views matter. A venue with a stunning backdrop — whether sweeping…
Corporate Event Venue Advice
Looking for a corporate event venue in London? Whether you’re organising a drinks party for 50 guests or an awards night for 500, our guides explain how to find the right venue, what questions to ask and how to avoid costly booking mistakes.
Barber Surgeon’s Hall Unique Events Venue in London
When it comes to unique event venues in the City of London, few locations can match the heritage, elegance and sense of occasion offered by Barber-Surgeons’ Hall. Hidden away in…
How to Get Better Venue Rates for Corporate Events
When planning a corporate event, venue costs can quickly consume a significant portion of the budget. Whether you’re organising a conference, company meeting, away day, networking event or client dinner,…
Planning an Experience-Led Corporate Event?
For years, corporate events followed a fairly predictable formula. A hotel conference room. Neutral décor. Coffee station in the corner. Sandwich lunch. Repeat. Functional? Usually. Memorable? Rarely. But expectations around…
The Easy Way to Organise Team Away Days, Meetings and Company Events
Let’s be honest. Organising a team away day, company meeting or corporate event often starts with good intentions and ends with you questioning your life choices while comparing venue PDFs at…
Event Venues on the South Bank: Iconic London Spaces for Corporate Events
If you’re searching for a London event location that effortlessly combines atmosphere, accessibility and instant wow factor, the South Bank is hard to beat. Stretching along the Thames from Westminster…
Shoreditch London: Creative Corporate Event Venues
If your corporate event brief includes words like different, stylish, creative or not another boring hotel meeting room, Shoreditch should be firmly on your radar. London’s East End creative powerhouse…
How to Find the Perfect Party Venue
Looking for a corporate party venue in London? Whether you’re organising a summer party, Christmas party, networking event or company celebration, our guides will help you find the perfect venue, ask the right questions and create an event your guests will remember.
When Is the Best Time to Book a Christmas Party Venue?
Every year it happens. You decide it’s time to organise the company Christmas party, send a few enquiries… and discover that your favourite venue has already been booked. So, when…
Corporate Christmas Party Guide
A corporate Christmas party is more than just a festive get-together. It’s an opportunity to thank your team, celebrate achievements, strengthen relationships and finish the year on a high. Whether…
Healthcare Sector Summer Parties: Compliant Venue Options
Summer is the perfect time for healthcare teams to unwind and celebrate their hard work. However, within the highly regulated healthcare sector, choosing a venue for a summer party requires…
Summer in the City: 6 Fabulous London Summer Party Venues for Corporate Events
When the sun comes out, London transforms. Rooftop terraces fill with after-work drinks, riverside venues buzz with energy, and suddenly every company is thinking the same thing: we should do…
Affordable Summer Party Venues in London (2026 Guide)
Planning a summer party in London doesn’t have to mean high costs. From rooftop terraces and garden venues to riverside spaces and hidden courtyards, there are plenty of affordable summer…
London Party Boats for Corporate Events 2026
Hosting a corporate event in London in 2026? Ditch the standard hotel ballroom or rooftop bar — and take your next corporate party afloat on the River Thames. London’s river…
How to Find the Best Creative Venue
Looking for a creative venue? Whether you’re hosting a product launch, client event, networking reception or company celebration, this guide explains how to choose a venue that reflects your brand, engages your audience and delivers an unforgettable experience.
How to Choose a Venue for a Product Launch
Choosing the right venue for a product launch is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning the event. The venue sets the tone, supports your brand, and shapes…
Best Venue Types for Team Away Days, Workshops and Culture Events
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Corporate Event Venue Planning a successful team away day, company workshop or culture event involves much more than simply booking a meeting room. The…
Best Brand Event Venues: A Guide for Marketing Teams
In a crowded marketplace, brand events have become one of the most effective ways for businesses to create meaningful engagement, generate buzz and leave a lasting impression on their target…
Dry Hire vs Blank Canvas: What’s the Difference?
When planning an event—whether it’s a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration—you’ll often hear the terms “dry hire” and “blank canvas.” They’re sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re not quite the…
Venue Essentials for a Large-Scale Product Launch
Planning a product launch? A large-scale product launch is a high-stakes, theatrical event where the venue is much more than a meeting space as you will already know. It is…
Creative Icebreakers for Networking Events
Networking events can be intimidating—even for seasoned professionals. Walking into a room full of strangers, balancing a drink, and finding the right moment to strike up a conversation isn’t easy….