A UNIQUE CHESTER VENUE
FOR YOUR PRIVATE EVENT
OUR VENUE
Our venue space for hire consists of three areas. Our ground floor, first floor and our lower ground floor Makers Space, also known as the Crypt.
Our 13th century Crypt is one of only a few remaining of its age and condition and is thought to have been constructed around 1230. Originally used for storage of merchant goods as an undercroft to a property, today it houses our creative Makers Space where we run art and craft workshops.
Having lots of area to utilise we work with our private event customers to agree which spaces are required and how they should be utilised, for example we could use the first floor for after drinks or pre-drinks or for dining and use the crypt space as a dance floor.
During events we make the venue feel special with dimmed lights, fairy lights and candles.
Daytime events mainly use the Crypt as it’s semi private and allows us to continue to operate the rest of the venue.
When we utilise the Crypt for dining, we can install a long table down the length of the Crypt which is able to accommodate up to 34 people. If you are looking to host an event with more than 34 we can reconfigure our first floor to host up to 50 people.
The venue includes old printing equipment and furniture which adds to the unique charm of the venue.
EVENTS
As a creative organisation we love having to host events.
We can tailor our offer to suit you and can support you with as much of the organisation as you need, for example we can provide styling using our stylist partners, organise bands or DJs, provide art materials or teaching as part of the event.
We can accommodate lots of different types of events at our venue in Chester including:
- Business Meetings & Team Events
- Weddings
- Baby showers
- Gender reveals
- Birthdays
- Christenings
- Bar Mitzvah
- Retirement or Leaving Parties
- Wedding Anniversaries
and more…
“Had my baby shower here, with 13 of us. Lisa and the team were amazing in giving us options for things to do, we did A4 canvas painting with some suggestions on flashcards from Lisa.
The whole set up looked lovely, the staff brought us out amazing afternoon teas with sparklers in, and provided some babyshower cards, a sash and a few decorations to compliment my own.
It couldn’t have been better, all my guests were so impressed and the team at Arthouse were so lovely. Thank you so much!
Dietary restrictions: Dairy free and vegan catered for”
EVENTS WITH CATERING
As well as offering our space for private hire by businesses for events, we are also able to provide unique private dining experiences, perfect for weddings, business functions, occasions and celebrations.
Set Menus
For events with formal dining of 12 to 34 people we can work with you to establish a set menu for your event.
Buffets, Small Plates or Canapés
Not wanting a formal dining experience for your party or occasion in Chester? we can work with you to create exciting buffet spreads, small plates or canapés. Buffet prices start from £17.95 per head including unlimited tea and filter coffee.
Afternoon Tea
For up to 15 people we can cater with afternoon tea at £24.95 per head including a barista drink on arrival for each guest and unlimited tea, filter coffee and orange juice. Our afternoon teas are large, more interesting and special than you would typically find elsewhere; and your guests will probably end up taking some home.
Breakfast
We can cater for breakfast business meetings and events at our venue with drinks and breakfast brioche packages and depending on the order size and location we can also deliver our breakfast brioches to another venue of your choosing.
Catering to Suit You
Every event we host is unique so although we provide a guide below we welcome the opportunity of a consultation with you prior to booking.
LARGE GROUP BOOKINGS
Wanting to make a large group booking that isn’t a privately catered event?
We have the space to host large groups during our normal trading hours. We don’t take group bookings for less than 8 but do ask to avoid disappointment that groups larger than 8 pre-book with us and pay a deposit to secure their table.
WEDDINGS AT THE ARTHOUSE.
EXAMPLE SET MENU
Here is an example of a set menu for a recent baby shower we hosted, which didn’t require a vegan option.
We can work with you to create a set menu to suit your event.
If a set menu doesn’t suit you we can also cater with buffets, afternoon teas, small plates, pizzas, canapes and other forms of catering.
Starters
Chef Soup (VG)
Curried sweet potato, carrot, coconut.
Beetroot Crisps & Houmous (N)(VG)
Beetroot, coriander and aleppo pepper houmous.
Gambas al Ajillo
King prawns, garlic oil dressing.
Mains
Pork Tenderloin
Pork loin, Brie, caramelised onion, bacon, potatoes, vegetables and gravy.
Salmon Fillet
Sticky maple glazed salmon fillet, Mediterranean couscous, vegetables.
Rump Steak
Mojo verde rump steak, crispy potatoes, vegetables.
Jeera Aloo Sweet Potato (V)
Cumin spiced sweet potato rosti, tikka sauce, baby leeks, yogurt dessing.
Desserts
Cheesecake (V)
Cheesecake. chantilly cream and raspberry sherbet.
Chocolate, Hazelnut & Parline Torte (N)(V)(GF)
Chocolate and hazelnut torte, topped with a rich chocolate hazelnut praline ganache and sprinkled with candied and smashed hazelnuts.
Carrot Cake (N)
Lightly spiced carrot and orange sponge, with sultanas, coconut, and large walnut pieces throughout.
FEEDBACK
“I booked the private dining area for a baby shower.
The venue is beautiful, the staff couldn’t do enough, service was amazing and the food was unreal.
Prior to the event there was a lot of contact between myself and the team and a menu was created for my party’s likes/dislikes and dietary requirements. The quality of the ingredients and the way the food was cooked and presented was really outstanding. It felt like a really special meal for a great set price and every member of the party was highly impressed.
Thank you so much to the whole team, especially Lisa; we will definitely be back!”
ALCOHOL PACKAGES
Alcohol packages are optional and your attendees will be able to order and pay, or order to a tab throughout the event if you want this facility.
Our packages offer at least a 10% discount on our prices when ordered at the time of booking.
We have a trained sommeliers in our organisation so we can offer a wine flight with your selected menu.
FIZZ
Prosecco on arrival £6.00 per person
Fizz with Food
4 Bottles of Moet & Chandon N.V. Imperial Brut, £210.00
4 Bottles of our House Prosecco, £90.00
WINES
4 Bottles for £90 or 8 for £170
Mix and match from:
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, White Rioja, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Rioja, White Zinfandel Rose.
Our sommelier will pick the wine according to your choice of grape and food.
LAGER & CIDER
Buckets of 8 x Birra Moretti Lager Bottles, 330ml, £34.00
Buckets of 8 x Madri Lager Bottles, 330ml, £34.00
Buckets of 8 x Henry Westons Vintage Reserve Cider Bottles, 500ml, £35.00
ADD CREATIVITY TO YOUR EVENT
Here are two examples of private workshops that we can add to your event package.
We can also provide artist materials and prompt cards; and have other workshops we can offer.
HOW TO BOOK
STEP 1
LETS TALK
The information we provide on this page is hopefully a helpful guide. We recommend prior to booking that we meet at the venue for a consultation, however we recognise that this isn’t always practicable if the event is for people visiting Chester, so we are also able to hold telephone or virtual consultations over Teams or Zoom.
You can book a consultation using the form below.
STEP 2
AGREE YOUR BOOKING
After we have understood your requirements we will provide you with an initial quotation.
We will update the quote to reflect any last changes or decisions you make and provide you with a final quote requesting your agreement.
STEP 3
MAKE A DEPOSIT
The structure of deposit needed is dependent on how advance the booking is.
No booking is complete until a deposit has been made.
Any quotation we provide will include the deposit amounts and once we have agreed the booking with you invoices for deposits will be provided.
ORGANISE A CONSULTATION
Please complete this form with your details and will we be in touch to finalise our consultation appointment.