This year we’ve broken into the Christmas market at MOTEL Studios, and I’m delighted to say our key December dates are nearly fully booked across all three studios.
I’ve spent the last few weeks talking to clients from hospitality, financial services and architecture, all planning their Christmas parties with us. The same reasons keep coming up, so I thought I’d share what I’m hearing.
“It’s so easy to get to”: transport links to MOTEL Studios
Location comes up in almost every conversation. Hoxton Overground station is about a 3-minute walk away, with Shoreditch High Street around 12 minutes, Old Street about 15 and Liverpool Street about 20. Organisers know their guests can get to us easily and home again without any fuss.
We’re also surrounded by some of East London’s biggest offices. For teams heading straight from work to the party, that makes planning far simpler.
“We need a space that fits our group”: Christmas party capacity
Every client has a different headcount in mind, and our three studios mean I can offer something for each of them.
| Space | Standing | Seated dinner |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 1 | 180 | 70 |
| Studio 3 | 180 | 90 |
| Studio 2 | 250 | 150 |
| Studios 2 + 3 | 400 | 250 |
| Whole venue | 600 | 400 |
I also hear real relief when I explain that we have no minimum number of guests. Smaller, more intimate parties are just as welcome here as company-wide celebrations.
“The food has to be right”: Christmas food and drink
Clients want their teams to enjoy the evening, and food is a big part of that. Working with our award-winning caterers means I can recommend the menu with confidence, and that matters to the person putting their name to the event.
“We don’t want to spend ages making it festive”: festive styling included
Plenty of London venues are blank spaces, and organisers tell me they don’t have the time or budget to make them feel like Christmas.
At MOTEL, that’s already taken care of. Our Christmas installation of lighting, trees and garlands gives the arches a Winter Wonderland feel from the moment guests walk in.
“Nobody expected a railway arch to feel so festive.”
Christmas party guest
“Can you just put it all together for us?”: what our Christmas packages include
I hear this a lot, and our Christmas packages are the answer. Each one includes a welcome drinks reception, canapés and bowl food, a street-food dessert, a DJ and a dedicated event coordinator, so organisers have one point of contact for the whole night.
For something more formal, you can upgrade to sit-down dining (+£80 per person + VAT) or a festive banquet (+£45 per person + VAT).
“What about AV?”: screens and sound for speeches and awards
Clients often have extra requirements on the night, from screens for speeches to sound for awards. I work with them to arrange any additional AV through our trusted local suppliers, and I’m on hand throughout to make sure they have everything they need.
My advice if you haven’t booked yet
Look at Monday and Tuesday nights. Thursdays and Fridays are always the first to go, but we still have midweek dates available, and they’re better value too. Packages are £79 per person + VAT on Mondays and Tuesdays, compared with from £99 per person + VAT from Wednesday to Saturday.
Get in touch
Our key dates are nearly fully booked, so if you’re planning a Christmas party, please get in touch soon. See our Christmas party packages and check availability, or contact me directly and I’ll happily talk you through dates and options.
Jess
Senior Corporate Account Manager, Wonderland Venues