Drinks Reception Venues
Drink receptions, often called cocktail receptions, are social events where guests are served a variety of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The purpose is to allow guests to mingle, network, and enjoy light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.
They can vary widely in style and purpose, depending on the occasion, setting and guest list.
The Key Elements Of A Drinks Reception
Venue: The location can range from a formal setting like a ballroom or hotel lounge to a more casual space like a bar or rooftop terrace.
Drinks: A selection of wines, champagnes, cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks like juices and soft drinks.
Food: Often light canapés, finger food or bowl food are served alongside the drinks, but it’s typically not a full meal.
Atmosphere: The ambiance is usually casual yet elegant, with background music playing softly. The focus is on creating a pleasant environment for conversation.
Duration: It usually lasts between one to two hours, depending on the overall schedule of the event.
Why Choose Us?
Being privately owned and run, we aim to provide our clients with a personal & extremely high standard of service & expertise. You benefit from:
A dedicated team working on your behalf.
Experienced team – we have been venue finding for over 28 years.
We can book all types of venues
We will save you time and money. It’s what we do.
…… And don’t forget we do it all for free!
Here Are The Most Popular Types Of Drinks Receptions
Corporate Reception
- Purpose: Networking, product launches, company celebrations or client appreciation.
- Setting: Hotels, Unique Venues
- Atmosphere: Professional yet relaxed, with opportunities for mingling and conversation.
Post Conference Reception
- Purpose: To encourage networking post conference
- Setting: At the same venue as the conference although this could be a more relaxed area
- Atmosphere: Relaxed, informal
Networking Reception
- Purpose: Facilitate professional connections and business discussions.
- Setting: Conference centres, Hotels, Business venues
- Atmosphere: Professional yet social, often with light background music.
Seasonal Drinks Reception
- Purpose: Celebrating holidays such as Christmas or Summer
- Setting: Special Event spaces such as themed venues.
- Atmosphere: Festive and joyful can be created with a theme or music
Business Social Events
- Purpose: General social gathering for colleagues
- Setting: Bars or activity venues
- Atmosphere: Casual and lively, with a focus on socialising and enjoying drinks and food.
Fundraiser Reception
- Purpose: Raise funds or awareness for a cause or organisation.
- Setting: Venues that will attract stakeholders to attend and make a lasting impression on attendees
- Atmosphere: Sophisticated and glamorous, often featuring entertainment or auctions.
Product Launch Reception
- Purpose: Introduce a new product or service to clients, media, or stakeholders.
- Setting: Modern venues perhaps such as trendy bars, or event spaces or a stylish hotel venue. Sometimes can be linked to the product or a venue with a WOW factor.
- Atmosphere: Exciting and energetic, often with product displays or demonstrations.
Our experienced team at DeSouza Associates can help you find the perfect venue for any type of Drinks Receptions.
What our clients say
“I shouldn’t openly admit this but I often rely on Kate and Lida to save the day for me. We host all sorts of events and nothing is ever too much trouble for the team at DeSouza Associates. From sourcing large conference venues to team activities and restaurants in both the UK and Europe, nothing is ever too much trouble or too big a challenge for this team! They are wonderful to work with, professional and always hit the brief and timelines. I’ve been going to them for year and can’t see myself ever going to anyone else! The best in the business.”
Our View
Though the format for these events are generally more casual than a sit-down dinner, you still have to choose carefully when it comes to the venue.
From evening presentations to drinks & canapé receptions, we have access to some of the UK’s most unique and inventive event spaces to create a memorable evening.
We can find you a venue whatever your budget from modern purpose-built venues to spaces that will wow your guests.
Contact
Get in touch to discuss your next event
9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
70a Castle Street,
Farnham,
Surrey, GU9 7LP
United Kingdom