Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Event Venue in Brentwood, Essex
As a family-owned business since 1923, we have dedicated ourselves to creating memorable experiences at Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite. Our venue combines timeless charm with modern comforts, featuring high ceilings, grand chandeliers, and characterful architecture preserved through decades of care. Over 20 years of catering excellence, our culinary team crafts menus using premium local ingredients, from formal silver-service meals to relaxed buffets tailored to your event. We prioritise personal service, offering exclusive venue hire for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. Our staff ensure seamless planning and execution, supported by onsite parking and accessible transport links near Shenfield Station. Sustainability and community remain core values, reflected in our partnerships with local suppliers and commitment to reducing environmental impact.Through meticulous attention to detail, we have earned repeat business and glowing testimonials, with our head chef Mervyn overseeing kitchen operations to maintain consistent quality across every dish served. The venue's adaptability accommodates intimate gatherings or larger events up to 200 guests, with flexible decor options for themed occasions. Every client benefits from our experience in hosting diverse events, including wedding receptions, funeral catering, and milestone birthday celebrations. Our location between London and Essex provides convenient accessibility without compromising the tranquil atmosphere that distinguishes this historic building as a preferred event destination.
Services
Wedding Receptions
Dinner Dances
Funeral Catering
Naming Ceremonies
Corporate Events
Private Parties
Hot Buffet Menus
Finger Buffet Menus
Afternoon Tea
Photo Gallery
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations
- Our catering team has over 20 years of experience preparing menus with local ingredients
- The venue accommodates up to 200 guests with flexible seating and decor options
- Onsite parking and accessibility from Shenfield Station and major motorways
- Family-run business with continuous operation since the building's 1923 construction
What people say
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Spacious venue
Great service
Memorable experience
Services
Wedding Receptions
Our venue provides comprehensive wedding reception services with exclusive hire of the entire facility. We accommodate up to 180 guests for formal sit-down meals with evening dancing, or 200 guests for non-dancing events. The space features original architectural elements combined with modern amenities, while our experienced team assists with planning every detail from menu selection to decor arrangements. The licensed bar operates until 12:30am for extended celebrations.
Funeral Catering
We offer sensitive funeral catering services with dedicated support for planning post-funeral gatherings. Our team provides personal guidance through menu selection and venue preparation, aiming to reduce stress during difficult times. The menu includes formal dining options and buffet arrangements, with special dietary requirements accommodated. The venue's accessible location and ample parking ensure convenience for attendees.
Naming Ceremonies
The Revell Suite provides an intimate setting for naming ceremonies with capacity for family and friends. We offer tailored catering packages including children's menus and afternoon tea options. Our staff can recommend local celebrants and assist with venue decoration, while the building's historic character creates memorable photographic backdrops for these special occasions.
Corporate Events
Our venue hosts corporate events from small meetings to large conferences, with capacity for 200 attendees. The space includes modern facilities within a historic building, supported by professional wait staff and flexible catering options. The location's accessibility from London and Essex makes it convenient for regional and national business gatherings, with onsite parking available.
Private Parties
We cater for various private parties including birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, and themed events. The venue offers hot buffet and finger buffet menu options alongside formal dining, with decoration flexibility for personal touches. Our team accommodates special requests for entertainment and layout configurations, ensuring each event reflects the client's vision.
People
Mervyn
Head Chef and Proprietor
With over two decades at the venue, Mervyn leads kitchen operations while maintaining ownership responsibilities. He creates seasonal menus balancing traditional favourites with innovative dishes, personally overseeing food quality and presentation standards.
Cara
Event Coordinator
Cara manages event planning logistics, assisting clients with menu selection, venue layout, and service arrangements. Her experience ensures smooth coordination from initial inquiry to event completion, accommodating special requests.
Holly
Front of House Manager
Holly supervises guest services and staff operations during events. She ensures professional service delivery while maintaining the venue's welcoming atmosphere, addressing client needs throughout their event experience.
Questions
What types of events can I host at Mount Avenue?
We accommodate weddings, corporate functions, dinner dances, naming ceremonies, funeral catering, birthday parties, and other private celebrations with flexible venue configurations.
Do you offer menu customization options?
Yes, our culinary team creates tailored menus using local ingredients. Special dietary requirements and custom dishes outside standard offerings can be accommodated with advance notice.
Is parking available at the venue?
We provide ample onsite parking for guests, with additional street parking options. The venue is also accessible within 2 minutes walking distance from Shenfield Station.
How far is the venue from London?
Located 20 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street at Shenfield Station, or approximately 30 minutes driving from central London via the M25 motorway.
Can I decorate the venue for my event?
Yes, we encourage personal decorations including balloons, banners, and floral arrangements. Our team provides guidance on safe installation while preserving the building's historic features.
What catering service styles do you provide?
We offer formal silver-service dining, hot buffets, finger buffets, and afternoon tea options with professional wait staff for all events.
Reviews (4)
Frank Williams
Nov 25, 2021
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Lovely venue. Additional parking at the rear of the building. Nice dance floor/ bar and seating area. Great venue for most types of party or celebration
Sue Tarrant
Oct 23, 2021
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Accompany my Mum to her annual lunches. They are ok but hall is always a bit chilly for sitting around. Staff are always very friendly and helpful. Food is ok but could do with a little modernising.
MarK Mansell
Aug 25, 2021
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Pretty nice. Large enough venue for a party. Enough parking available. Clean and tidy. Drinks prices typical of London. The supplied buffet was nothing great. Nice selection of Indian type bites with yoghurt tomato ketchup and sweet chili.Bit the range of sandwiches such as tuna and sweetcorn, egg mayonnaise, ham and cheese seemed somewhat underwhelming. Quite a large place with tables quite a long way apart. Reccomended
David Watson
Dec 09, 2020
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Good venue in which to hold a function, formal lunch or dinner. Pleasant but unobtrusive staff. My only slight criticism is that it is somewhat stuck in the past and could do with a little modernisation
