Drinks Receptions in Essex
Raise a glass somewhere a little different. Our drinks reception package gives you exclusive use of the Spinks Gallery or Café, a historic setting in Waltham Abbey that makes the Gunpowder Mills a drinks reception venue in Essex like no other. Your guests will enjoy wines, beers and soft drinks, a canapé and bowl food menu, and an optional guided tractor-trailer tour of our 170-acre site (subject to availability). It’s perfect for client events, team celebrations, networking evenings and launches, 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 for 2 hours
Guided tractor-trailer tour of the 170-acre site
Selected wines, beers and soft drinks
Canapé and bowl food menu
Bar service throughout
AV and PA equipment for background music
On-site parking
Wi-Fi
A dedicated venue host throughout your event
Package fee
From £55 + VAT per person
Minimum 45 guests (£2,475 + VAT) | Maximum 100 guests (£5,500 + VAT)
Includes 2 hours’ exclusive hire. Extra hours can be added at £200 per hour.
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
Canapés
Smoked salmon blini, crème fraîche and dill
Whipped goat’s cheese, beetroot and walnut crostini (v)
Mini Yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish
Crispy halloumi with chilli honey (v)
Bowl food
Beef and ale pie with buttery mash·Wild mushroom risotto with parmesan (v)
Fish and chips with crushed peas and tartare sauce
Something sweet
Salted caramel brownie bites
Lemon posset with shortbread
Menus change with the seasons. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request.