Meetings Package

Swap the usual meeting room for somewhere that gets people talking. The Gunpowder Mills is a meeting venue in Essex with four historic spaces to choose from. There’s an intimate room for 20, or a light-filled café, a gallery or a tiered theatre for up to 75. Whether it’s a board meeting, training day, workshop or team away day, we’ll keep you going with refreshments throughout, and a working lunch on full days.

What’s included

  • Exclusive hire of your chosen space

  • Selected wines, beers and soft drinks

  • Arrival tea, coffee and pastries

  • Mid-morning and afternoon refreshments

  • Working lunch (full-day bookings)

  • Water throughout

  • Tables and chairs, set up to suit your meeting

  • Screen (Saltpetre House) or AV and PA equipment (Café, Spinks Gallery and Theatre)

  • On-site parking

  • Wi-Fi

  • A dedicated venue host

  • Breakout space on request. Just tell us what you need.

Package fee

Room hire from £50 + VAT per hour

For 20 to 75 people. Available any day, all year round.

 

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.

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Meeting set up in Saltpetre House at the Gunpowder Mills, Essex

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.

Choose your space

All prices + VAT.

  • Saltpetre House: our oldest meeting room, a building dating from 1787. It’s ideal for board meetings and small workshops.

  • Boiler House Café: spacious and light-filled, with high ceilings and large windows. It suits training days and away days.

  • Theatre: 100-tiered seats with pull-out writing tables, full AV and stage lighting. It’s perfect for presentations and conferences.

  • Spinks Gallery: a large, flexible space you can set up however you need, for workshops, team days and larger meetings.

Sample drinks menu

  • On arrival: freshly brewed tea and coffee, mini-Danish pastries and fresh fruit

  • Mid-morning: tea, coffee and homemade biscuits

  • Working lunch (full day): a selection of sandwiches and wraps, a seasonal salad, crisps, and cake or fruit

  • Afternoon: tea, coffee and a sweet treat

Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request.

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