One of central London’s leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields, has recorded its best-ever trading month to date.
The South Bank venue, which opened its doors in 2008, achieved the landmark result for November, as interest continues to soar for its recently expanded hireable spaces as well as its unwavering commitment to reducing the environmental impact of events.
Last year the venue, which is owned by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, significantly expanded its offering, opening new event spaces on a second floor. The space for up to 300 guests with additional break-out areas for catering, meetings and networking, has increased the venue’s overall capacity to 530 and has been proving popular for a range of events including exhibitions, awards ceremonies and wine tastings.
Event buyers have also been keen to increase the amount of face-to-face networking time avaliable to delegates, resulting in a surge in demand for drinks receptions accompanied by either delicious street food and canapés post-event or enhanced breakfast options to commence the day in style.
Warren Campbell, general manager of 15Hatfields, said: “November is always a busy month for both the venue and the business meetings and events industry, but we are thrilled to have achieved our best-ever trading month. This remarkable result even surpasses our pre-pandemic achievements, which previously saw us opening many weekends to host training events. It just demonstrates the confidence in the marketplace to host business meetings and events and the growing importance being placed on face-to-face interactivity as humans thrive when they have the chance to connect and collaborate.”
And it’s a trend that looks set to continue into 2024. Warren added: “Our calendar already features a substantial number of business meetings and events for a complete range of industries – many of which are long-term clients. They truly value our flexible and transparent approach alongside our sustainability credentials and guidance, which enables them to reduce the environmental impact of their events. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, that once event planners discover 15Hatfields they keep returning.”
The record-breaking November follows hot on the heels of a successful year for the venue. In April it hosted the first palm oil free event, following three years of painless work eradicating it from its entire supply chain. 15Hatfields has since been shortlisted for various industry awards while its general manager, Warren Campbell, secured a place in Micebook’s Power 50: Green Champions.
