West End Events - Frequently Asked Questions.
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Who are West End Events?

West End Events has been specialising in themed corporate and christmas parties for over 10 years and in that time have entertained over 200,000 guests. We use professional scriptwriters, producers, directors, professional actors, 'look-alikes' and tribute bands to create entertaining and unforgettable fun-filled evenings.

 

What's included in the cost?

Everything you need for a fantastic evening is included in our prices.
There are no hidden extras.
  • Top venues in central London
  • Welcome cocktail for each guest upon arrival
  • Three / Four course silver service dinner or canapes
  • Hosts to greet your guests upon arrival
  • Christmas novelties, balloon arrangements and crackers on the tables.
  • Prize for best costume
  • Dramatic design, theming, decoration and staging
  • Professional entertainment, dance zone, spectacular lighting and DJ
  • Full event management
  • Security

 

What are the timings of your events?

Dinner Package:

7pm - 7.30pm Reception and Welcome Drink
7.30pm Dinner is Served
9.30pm Entertainment and Show
9.30pm - 2am Music and Dancing (to 3am in the Grand Hall)

How many guests can you cater for?

From two to two thousand guests.


Can we have a private show?

We have a range of private shows and provide a choice of venues available on your preferred date together with tailor made entertainment and theming. We quote this package with no obligation what so ever, so it doesn't cost you anything to check our package price first before you commit to a more expensive Christmas party elsewhere.

Private themes available include Hollywood Awards, Moulin Rouge, Viva Vegas, Medieval Banquets and James Bond.

Private Venues include four star hotels, boats on the Thames, unique spaces And some of London's best kept secrets.

Entertainment for private shows is subject to minimum numbers. For example:

Interactive Murder Mystery Show and Dinner Only
Murder Mystery Show Dinner Dance
Fun Casino
Fun Casino and Horse Racing
Rocking Good Christmas
ABBA Tribute
80’s Tribute
Blues Brothers
Robbie – Kylie
James Bond
Hollywood Christmas Award
Medieval Banquet
Moulin Rouge
Viva Vegas
Winter Wonderland
20- 49 guests
15-40 guests
50-250 guests
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Where are your venues?

  • Murder Mystery - Radisson Grafton Hotel, WC1
  • ABBA Tribute - The New Connaught Rooms, WC2
  • Dreaming of a White Christmas - Radisson Vanderbilt Hotel, SW7
  • A Rocking Good Christmas - The New Connaught Rooms, WC2
  • Licence to Thrill - Radisson Bloomsbury Hotel, WC1
  • High Rollers' Night - Radisson New Providence Wharf Hotel, E14
  • Christmas GR-80's - Jury's Hotel, WC1


What is the dress code?

Smart/casual or encourage your guests to go fancy dress as a prize is awarded for best costume at every show.

Private shows can be smart/casual or black tie


Do you cater for vegetarians?

A pre-ordered vegetarian menu is always available and all our venues cater for special dietary requirements


What about refreshments?

A cash bar is always available and an account bar can also be set up in advance with the venue.

Some venues have special offers if you pre-order.
For example : At the New Connaught Rooms
Guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival,
Pre ordered 1/2 bottles of house wine are £7 + vat
Pre-ordered beverage bands consisting of 5 drinks are £12 + vat and
can be exchanged for a beer, glass of house wine, house spirit or 2 soft drinks.

 

What are the payment terms?

All year round - provisional bookings are held for three weeks. Final numbers, including any vegetarian options) and full payment due twenty one days prior to the show.

Christmas parties - provisional bookings are held for three weeks. A £30 deposit per person will confirm your group booking. The final balance and confirmation of final numbers (including any vegetarian options) is due twenty one days prior to your party. All monies paid are non-refundable.

 

Will our party be tax-exempt?

Yes! All our shared parties and nearly all our private parties come under the £150 cost-per-head ceiling set by the Government for tax exemption purposes.
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So how do I book?

Simply call West End Events on 020 7404 4232 or


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