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How To: Plan The Perfect Corporate Event at The Old Hall Ely

How To:
Plan The Perfect Corporate Event at The Old Hall Ely

Planning the perfect corporate event requires careful consideration and attention to detail. At The Old Hall Ely, we understand the importance of creating a memorable and successful event for your business. Our stunning venue in Ely, Cambridgeshire, offers the ideal setting for corporate events, combining historical charm with modern amenities. Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect corporate event and information about our offerings.

1. Define Your Objectives

Before you start planning, it’s essential to define the objectives of your corporate event. Are you looking to host a team-building retreat, a product launch, or a networking event? Understanding your goals will help you make informed decisions about the event’s format, activities, and overall theme.

2. Choose the Right Venue

Selecting the right venue is crucial for the success of your corporate event. The Old Hall Ely offers a variety of elegant spaces that can accommodate different types of events. Our beautiful grounds and historic interiors provide a picturesque backdrop, ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. Whether you need a large conference room or a more intimate setting, we have the perfect space for your needs.

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3. Plan Your Agenda

A well-structured agenda is key to keeping your event organised and engaging. Consider including a mix of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities to keep attendees interested and involved. At The Old Hall Ely, our experienced event coordinators can help you design a tailored agenda that meets your objectives and keeps your guests engaged.

4. Catering
and Refreshments

Quality catering is essential for any corporate event. Our talented chefs at The Old Hall Ely use the finest local ingredients to create delicious menus that cater to various dietary preferences. From coffee breaks and light refreshments to full-course meals, we offer a range of options to keep your guests satisfied and energized throughout the event.

5. Utilise Technology

Incorporating technology into your event can enhance the experience for your attendees. Whether it’s using audiovisual equipment for presentations or providing Wi-Fi access for real-time engagement, The Old Hall Ely is equipped with modern amenities to support your technological needs.

6. Personalise Your Event

Adding personal touches to your corporate event can make it more memorable for your guests. Consider customizing the décor, branding materials, and even the menu to reflect your company’s identity and values. Our team at The Old Hall Ely is dedicated to helping you create a unique and personalized event that stands out.

7. Evaluate and Follow Up

After the event, take the time to evaluate its success and gather feedback from attendees. This will help you understand what worked well and identify areas for improvement. Following up with your guests shows appreciation and can strengthen business relationships.

 

Why Choose The Old Hall Ely to Plan The Perfect Corporate Event?

At The Old Hall Ely, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional services and a stunning venue for corporate events. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring every detail is perfect, from planning to execution. With our beautiful location, modern amenities, and personalized approach, we guarantee an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

 

Build a Perfect Bespoke Corporate Event

Our Corporate Packages are predefined for convenience and ease, this of course doesn’t mean amendments can’t be made to suit certain requirements. Additionally, for those who know exactly what they are looking for but can’t quite find it, you can also build something completely bespoke with us. 

As events specialists, we can truly take a vision and turn it onto a reality here at The Old Hall Ely. All you need to do is get in touch with one of our friendly team to discuss our possibilities. 

You can call us on 01353 663 275, fill in our online contact form or chat with us on WhatsApp.

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Festive Dining at The Orangery Restaurant

Festive Dining at The Orangery

With only 10 weeks to go, Christmas is definitely starting to creep up! 

We have had lots of exciting sittings in The Orangery this autumn and that is even before anything gets festive. So let’s take a look at what Festive Dining we have taking place in December.

What's on this December

Festive Sunday Lunch

December starts off on an exciting note with our first Festive Sunday Lunch Sitting on the 1st. As we happen to be closed on two Sunday’s of the month for private events, our other Festive Sunday Lunch date falls on the 15th.

Sunday Lunch

Festive Set Lunch and Festive Set Dinner

Our Festive Set Dinner falls on the evening of Wednesday, 18th December. Being the week before Christmas, we know spirits will be high all around and it is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and family for some early celebrations. 

For those who can’t make the 18th, we are running the same menu on Friday, 20th for a Festive Set Lunch – the perfect sitting for those who are finishing up for Christmas at the end of the week. 

Festive Afternoon Tea

On Saturday, 21st December we have our Festive Afternoon Tea event. Our seasonal Afternoon Tea menu takes on an incredible festive twist, for a joyful afternoon sitting.

Sparkling Afternoon Tea with Organic Cava
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December 2024 restaurant calendar, The Orangery

To view our Festive Menus for the sittings mentioned above, please click each icon below.

Festive Set Lunch and Dinner in The Orangery
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Festive Afternoon Tea

Around our Special Dining Experiences, we’re also hosting Breakfast and Grazing Boards on selected dates as usual. Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve on the 27th, 28th and 29th we are hosting our NEW Carte De Jour Sitting – an intimate À La Carte style dinner sitting. 

Whichever sittings you choose to dine with us for, we cannot wait to celebrate with you this Festive Season. The Old Hall Ely and The Orangery Restaurant both provide the most magical experience at Christmas Time. Admire our extensive decor, our vast collection of Christmas Trees and enjoy a crisp walk around our gardens and grounds.

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The Orangery Restaurant

The Orangery Restaurant at The Old Hall Ely

Before things become festive, The Orangery Restaurant has got lots of seasonal sittings in our calendar that we can’t wait to welcome you to.

Let’s take a look at what we having coming up in The Orangery this October and November.

This October, we have our usual Breakfast and Grazing Boards most Monday’s through to Thursday. Breakfast is included complimentary to our hotel guests but we also welcome external bookings from 7am to 9:30am.

For our Grazing Boards, we have a choice between a cheese board, charcuterie board and seafood board which can be enjoyed in the evening with a view of Ely Cathedral and a lovely glass of your drink of choice.

When we aren’t closed for a private event over the weekends, we have an array of openings including:

Sunday, 13th, 20th and 27th October – Sunday Lunch
Friday, 18th October – A La Carte
Saturday, 26th October – Afternoon Tea and Steak Night

October 2024 Calendar - Afternoon Tea, Steak Night and Sunday Lunch
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Moving into November, the same applies for our Breakfast and Grazing Board sittings. 

Fridays to Sundays, when we aren’t closed for a private event, we have a number of special sittings such as:

Pasta Evening, Afternoon Tea, A La Carte, Sunday Lunch and our first Shared Christmas Party evening!

Take a look at our November calendar below for our full restaurant arrangements. 

November 2024 Calendar - A La Carte, Pasta Evening, Sunday Lunch
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Our December calendar is already up on our Restaurant & Dining page for you to see our sittings over Christmas, however, we will go into more detail around what is coming up this Festive Season in The Orangery soon!

2025

Looking ahead to the New Year

As our restaurant calendars become busier this season, this feels like only the beginning of what is to come here at The Orangery. As of January 2025, we will be introducing even more exciting sittings for our visitors and hotel guests to enjoy. 

We will be announcing something very special at the start of November, so be sure to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear!

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Corporate Meetings at The Old Hall Ely

Corporate Meetings at The Old Hall Ely

Now we are in the last quarter of 2024, we are approaching the time where all of the 2024 End of Year Meetings and 2025 Kick Off Meetings are beginning to get scheduled in. 

If you’re looking for something a little different than your usual office environment for these meetings, The Old Hall Ely have an array of spaces ideal for corporate meetings of various sizes.

Our Corporate Spaces

The Old Hall Ely compromises of 5 indoor spaces and 3 outdoor areas suitable for corporate events – each with their own individual flair and functionality.

Just a stone’s throw away from Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely, we are easily accessible via car, train or even helicopter from London and other surrounding areas. 

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For smaller, more intimate meetings, The Sitting Room, The Terrace and The Lakes are all suitable and charming choices.

For something more sizable, The Orangery and The Marquee offer both the space and the diversity for meetings of a grander scale.

For al fresco dining events, drink receptions, team building exercises or similar, our outside spaces are best suited. 

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Our Boardroom Package

Our Boardroom Package is the ideal pre-polished package for secure meetings at The Old Hall Ely, which includes the use of AV equipment and refreshments. 

Our in-house caterers can put together something special and unique to really elevate the experience for your team – say goodbye to boring boardroom food and hello to our creative choices.

Corporate Food and Refreshments at The Old Hall Ely

Build Something Bespoke

Our Corporate Packages are predefined for convenience and ease, this of course doesn’t mean amendments can’t be made to suit certain requirements. Additionally, for those who know exactly what they are looking for but can’t quite find it, you can also build something completely bespoke with us. 

As events specialists, we can truly take a vision and turn it onto a reality here at The Old Hall Ely. All you need to do is get in touch with one of our friendly team to discuss our possibilities. 

You can call us on 01353 663 275, fill in our online contact form or chat with us on WhatsApp.

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Autumn Getaways at The Old Hall Ely

Autumn Getaways at The Old Hall Ely

As autumn arrives, there is no better seasonal break than a trip to the countryside.

If you dream of a Country House Retreat nestled within idyllic Cambridgeshire Countryside, a getaway to The Old Hall Ely could be calling your name.

As peak wedding season passes, The Old Hall Ely thrives as a hotel and restaurant, offering luxury accommodation set within our Jacobean Manor House.

From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in 10 acres of stunning grounds, composing of a pear-tree  lined driveway, a variety of manicured topiary, expansive open spaces and three ornamental lakes full of wildlife. All of this looks just as beautiful in autumn as it does in any other season, showcasing an array of changing colours. 

Grounds and Lakes at The Old Hall Ely

Throughout the house, we have seasonal displays of florals that are delivered weekly, from showstopping centrepieces to beautiful bud vases. As the temperature dips, we also have a number of open fireplaces downstairs that create a warm and inviting environment, no matter where you choose to relax.

The Main Hall Fireplace at The Old Hall Ely

We have 16 luxurious bedrooms to choose from – 1 suite, 9 deluxe double rooms (2 of which are located on the ground floor for those who are in need of a bit more accessibility) and 6 classic double rooms.

All of our bedrooms have been decorated to a divine standard, each with its own style, history and unique view of our grounds. Enjoy comfortable home-away-from-home style furnishings during your stay, a relaxing ambiance and the highest quality service from our dedicated team.

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Little luxuries such as returning to your room and enjoying a hot bubble bath after a wrapped up walk around our grounds, or afternoon out in Ely, is one of life’s simple pleasures. 

In the evening, join us in The Orangery Restaurant for one of our fabulous sittings. From our fantastic Grazing Boards to A La Carte, Steak Night, Pasta Evening, our calendar changes weekly, so please do be sure to visit our Restaurant & Dining Calendar to see what is in store for the duration you wish to stay.

Wedding Menu

If you’re ready to pack your bags and plan your next getaway, you can book your stay online here 
or call us on 01353 663 275.

We look forward to welcoming you for a seasonal stay soon!

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What’s on this Festive Season

What's on this Festive Season

As we look toward the Festive Season, we have some very exciting events approaching at The Old Hall Ely that we cannot wait to welcome you to. 

Let’s take a look at what is coming up on our calendars throughout November and December.

Christmas Wreath Masterclass

This year, we are incredibly excited to say we are hosting two Christmas Wreath Masterclasses in collaboration with two florists, Emily Tallulah and Clemmie and Twine. 

On Saturday, 23rd November there is a Canapes & Mulled Wine Wreath Making Class from 1pm – 3pm. If you would be interested in attending, you can find out more and book your tickets online here. 

On Sunday, 1st December there is a Sunday Lunch Wreath Making Class from 12pm – 4pm. If this is class you would love to join, you can read more information and secure your tickets here.

Wreath Making at The Old Hall Ely

Wedding Open Evening

As the nights draw in, our next Wedding Open Event at The Old Hall Ely falls on the evening of Tuesday, 10th December. We will be opening our doors to the public between 5:00pm and 7:30pm for an evening of festive fun. 

Whether you have just got engaged, or have already booked your wedding with us, gather your loved ones to take a look around, meet Cambridgeshire’s top suppliers and see our venue dressed up in the most impressive festive decor to date. There’s no need to book a ticket as these events are free entry!

Open Evening at The Old Hall Ely - 10th December 2024

Shared Christmas Parties

If you’re looking for a group party experience, we have three dates in the calendar for our Shared Christmas Parties. Suitable for groups of 10 and above, this package includes everything to ensure you have a show-stopping night. 

Fancy something a bit more exclusive? We also have an array of dates available to book your very own Exclusive Christmas Party at The Old Hall Ely. Be sure not to hang around too long and enquire today, as dates are selling fast.

Work Christmas Party

New Year's Eve Party

Our New Year’s Eve Party is our premier event of the year! With a bottomless Champagne reception to start, followed by a selection of canapés, a three course dinner, live entertainment and much, much more, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 

Marquee at Christmas at The Old Hall Ely

No matter what you choose to join us for this Festive Season, we look forward to celebrating with you.

Don’t forget, if you’re in the Hospitality sector and tend to celebrate your Christmas season in January, we have dates to cater to this too. All you need to do is get in touch with a member of our friendly team!

 If you have any questions regarding any of the events above, please do call us on 01353 663 275.

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