Phase 1 of The Venue was launched in style with a party hosted by celebrity Chef Andrew Nutter and his father Rodney along with Ted Robbins, radio and TV personality. Over 150 guests enjoyed cocktails, canapes, entertainment and goody bags. The order book on opening night stood at £5.3m.

Said owner and MD of The Venue, Neil Guest, “As well as being committed to developing the most spectacular showcase for each facet of the industry we have had to be extremely discerning in terms of our choice of partner companies. We believe we have brought together the most potent mix of businesses, all leaders in their field. The reaction from the launch event was exactly as we hoped, guests were absolutely stunned by the quality of the setting and the whole experience.” Other events are planned for the New Year so please let us know if you would like to added to our guest list.