The Congreve Dinner
An evening with history at the table. The Congreve Dinner is named after Sir William Congreve, whose work transformed gunpowder-making here in the late 1700s. It brings exclusive evening use of the Spinks Gallery or Café, making the Gunpowder Mills a private dining venue in Essex with a story to tell. Welcome your guests with a pre-dinner drinks reception, then sit down to a three-course dinner with wines, beers and soft drinks. It’s perfect for client dinners, awards evenings, team celebrations and milestone events, and it’s just minutes from the M25 with plenty of parking on site.
What’s included
Exclusive hire of the Spinks Gallery or Café from 18:00 to 23:00
Pre-dinner drinks reception
Seated three-course dinner
Selected wines, beers and soft drinks
Tables and Chairs
AV and PA equipment for background music
On-site parking
Wi-Fi
A dedicated venue host throughout your event
Package fee
From £110 + VAT per person
Minimum 40 guests (£4,400 + VAT) | Maximum 75 guests (£8,250 + VAT)
Includes exclusive evening hire from 6pm to 11pm.
Ready to raise a glass? Tell us a little about your event and we’ll be in touch within 7 working days to check availability.
Something else in mind?
Looking for something a little different? We love creating bespoke events. Email us at events@gunpowdermills.com and we’ll help you plan it.
Sample menu
Starters
Smoked duck breast, orange and fennel salad
Twice-baked cheese soufflé with chive cream (v)
Mains
Slow-braised beef short rib, dauphinoise potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and red wine jus
Roasted cod loin, crushed potatoes, samphire and beurre blanc
Wild mushroom and truffle risotto with parmesan crisp (v)
Desserts
Vanilla panna cotta with poached rhubarb
Chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream
Menus change with the seasons. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request.
The Congreve Dinner
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