Venues of Excellence

Venues of Excellence A leading collection of exceptional UK venues delivering excellence in conference, training & events

Feast your eyes on the winning dishes for Cook & Serve 2026. 🥂A massive well done to Liam Dyson, Aphinnat Kinnaret, Kath...
16/03/2026

Feast your eyes on the winning dishes for Cook & Serve 2026. 🥂

A massive well done to Liam Dyson, Aphinnat Kinnaret, Katherine Metcalfe, Victor Chan, Marcello Grasso and Amrik Mudal for exceptional winning performances.

Our chefs truly embraced this year’s Asian-fusion brief, delivering visionary dishes that married humble British staples with bold Eastern flavours. It’s been a landmark year for showcasing the prolific talent within our consortium.

To our winners: we’ll see you next year to see if you can hold the crown! 👑



And that's a wrap on the Cook & Serve 2026 competition lunch! What a fantastic service 🤩Well done to all the teams, you ...
14/03/2026

And that's a wrap on the Cook & Serve 2026 competition lunch! What a fantastic service 🤩

Well done to all the teams, you smashed it today - we've been treated to truly exceptional food and service 👌

From Japanese souffle pancakes to Spicy Lychee Margaritas, the dishes coming out of the kitchen and cocktails served up by the FOH team were so creative - it was fantastic to see how inspired everyone was by this years brief; Asian Fusion.

The judges are now busy deliberating - they will have a very tough time choosing our 2026 champions that's for sure!

Stay tuned, we'll be announcing the winners at our awards dinner this evening...👀

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Step into a workspace that actually inspires. 🌳✨ We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible and their latest spring of...
11/03/2026

Step into a workspace that actually inspires. 🌳✨ We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible and their latest spring offers!

Whether you’re looking to level up your next team strategy session with a Corporate Residential stay or need a creative sanctuary like ‘The Snug’ for your next meeting, they’ve got the perfect backdrop.

💼 Trade the office walls for 1,000 acres of inspiration.

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to lock in your spring dates!

Nothing beats a site visit to see excellence in action! ✨️A huge thank you to Melissa Sobo and the incredible team for ...
05/03/2026

Nothing beats a site visit to see excellence in action! ✨️

A huge thank you to Melissa Sobo and the incredible team for hosting our VX Find team at The Orchard Hotel.

We loved exploring this stunning, eco-friendsly space - from it's sleek sustainable design to the light-filled meeting rooms. Getting hands-on with the venues we recommend means we can always find the perfect match for your next event. 🌿💼

What a fabulous end to our Annual Conference 2026! 🥂Delegates were treated to a ✨ sparkling ✨ drinks reception, sponsore...
28/01/2026

What a fabulous end to our Annual Conference 2026! 🥂

Delegates were treated to a ✨ sparkling ✨ drinks reception, sponsored by , followed by an exceptional 3-course meal served up by the 🍽️

The evening was concluded with the VOE Awards presentation - congratulations to all of the deserving winners 🥳

🏆 Referrals Champion -
🏆 Rising Star, Emerging Talent - Tori Hodges,
🏆 BDM & Sales Lead Referral of the Year - Francesca Minali
🏆 Venue Verdict’s Mystery Shopper Champion -
🏆 VOE Ambassador - Karen Johnson
🏆 Customer Service Excellence -
🏆 Outstanding Contribution to VOE - Stewart Elsmore

We’re so proud of our excellent, passionate community of members and partners, and what better way to celebrate such valuable connections! 🤩

A huge thank you to everyone who shared this special evening with us 💙

       

That’s a wrap on our day 2 conneX programme! 🤩What a fantastic day full of thought provoking panel sessions, keynote spe...
27/01/2026

That’s a wrap on our day 2 conneX programme! 🤩

What a fantastic day full of thought provoking panel sessions, keynote speakers and workshops, from discussing the economical, environmental and technological changes facing the industry, to mental challenges in the workplace and how to overcome them 🙌

Here’s what we’re taking away with us:

🧠 Overthinking? Think “focus not fret”. Overwhelmed? “Take a step back”
🧠 “Perfection doesn’t exist.” - Don’t let the imposter hold you back from reaching your potential! Adie Saunders
🧠 Not quite feeling your best? Get your ‘chief’ back in control to make conscious choices

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our key sponsor , and amazing partners and exhibitors 💙

We hope you’re all having a fabulous time so far, and there’s more to come!

We look forward to hosting you all at our gala dinner this evening! 🥂
Who will be our Venues of Excellence prize winners? 🏆👀

       

What a superb, sustainable start to our Annual Conference! 🎬We kicked off the event with an informal networking session,...
27/01/2026

What a superb, sustainable start to our Annual Conference! 🎬

We kicked off the event with an informal networking session, accompanied by delicious non-alcoholic cocktails, from bellinis to mojitos, kindly provided by 🍹

Thank you to the team for putting on the most amazing dinner spread, cooked up using local ingredients 🌱

The upcycled furniture displays are a fabulous talking point and it was great to hear from their General Manager, Caroline Morrone, about the venue’s impressive CSR journey - it truly was a ‘party with a purpose!’ 🙌

Congratulations to our human bingo winners! It was so much fun and a great way to make new connections 🤝

Now it’s time for an action-packed conneX day 2…
Let’s go!

       

✨ 2025 Highlight #4 ✨ In June, we announced our strategic new partnership with Brightelm! 🤝Through this collaboration, ...
17/12/2025

✨ 2025 Highlight #4 ✨ In June, we announced our strategic new partnership with Brightelm! 🤝

Through this collaboration, our new service, VX Deliver, makes association event planning effortless 🙌

We handle venue sourcing, and Brightelm delivers everything from project planning and logistics to sponsorship, marketing and full event delivery 🤩

Whether you need a venue, or a fully-managed event from start to finish (or both), expect event excellence without the effort! ✅

Want to know more about VX Deliver? 🔗 https://venuesofexcellence.co.uk/news/venues-of-excellence-and-brightelm-join-forces-to-make-association-event-planning-effortless/

✨ 2025 Highlight #3 ✨ We were delighted to welcome six outstanding new members to the VX Belong family this year! 🥳💙 -...
10/12/2025

✨ 2025 Highlight #3 ✨ We were delighted to welcome six outstanding new members to the VX Belong family this year! 🥳

💙 - a dynamic venue combining flexible meeting and conference spaces with hotel, team-building opportunities and even fun surroundings for a truly memorable business event.

💙 - a prestigious, large-capacity conference and event venue in Leeds, perfect for major corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, and corporate gatherings of up to 2,500 delegates.

💙 - offering flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, countryside views and adaptable packages for meetings, conferences, corporate events, and celebrations.

💙 Doncaster Racecourse - a versatile venue able to accommodate large conferences and exhibitions, with huge capacity, breakout rooms, on-site accommodation and all the amenities needed for a seamless event.

💙 - a historic country house set in landscaped grounds, offering flexible meeting spaces, conference facilities and on-site accommodation for residential events and training.

💙 - an exclusive-use stately home ideal for premium corporate events, conferences and private dining, with elegant interiors and stunning countryside surroundings.

Each new member reflects our commitment to quality, variety, and excellence - giving you even more choice for creating outstanding events, conferences and experiences 🤩

If you’re an independent venue looking to join VX Belong for 2026, get in touch today!
📧 [email protected]

✨ 2025 Highlight #2 ✨It’s been a big year on the exhibition circuit, meeting with over 1000 clients! 😀This year, we’ve ...
09/12/2025

✨ 2025 Highlight #2 ✨It’s been a big year on the exhibition circuit, meeting with over 1000 clients! 😀

This year, we’ve exhibited at and attended multiple shows, representing our incredible network of independent venues and showcasing what makes VOE special: quality, variety and excellence 👌

Through each exhibition, we’ve continued to raise the profile of our venues, build powerful partnerships and strengthen the community that’s at the heart of everything we do 🤝

A huge thank you to everyone who has shared a stand with us, met our team or shared a conversation - you’re the reason why we love these events so much! 🙌

Here’s to even more events, connections and opportunities through 2026! 🥳 And to all the people that make VOE such a vibrant, dynamic family 💙

✨ 12 Highlights of 2025 #1 ✨We’re kicking off our 12 Highlights of 2025 series by looking back at an incredible start t...
08/12/2025

✨ 12 Highlights of 2025 #1 ✨

We’re kicking off our 12 Highlights of 2025 series by looking back at an incredible start to the year - the our Annual Conference, held in February 🙌

From thought-provoking keynote sessions and meaningful member conversations to hands-on workshops and reconnecting as a network, the conference was a brilliant celebration of collaboration, learning and our shared commitment to excellence.

With ‘Positive Evolution’ at its heart, it set the tone for what has been an exciting year for our community. 💡🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us, you made it truly unforgettable!

Our 2026 Annual Conference, conneX, is on the horizon and places are filling fast 🔔

Expect forward-thinking speakers, interactive sessions tackling the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities, and unrivalled networking with venues and suppliers from across the sector - all designed to spark ideas you can take straight back to your business. 🤩

If you haven’t secured your place yet, now’s the time! 🎟️ (booking link in bio)

Looking for a venue that combines world-class facilities, exceptional service, and a breathtaking setting? 👀At , Staffor...
04/08/2025

Looking for a venue that combines world-class facilities, exceptional service, and a breathtaking setting? 👀

At , Staffordshire’s Leading Academic Venue, events are elevated! ✨

From the historic Keele Hall, to specialist learning environments, swipe to explore their venues 🔍➡️

Whether it’s a corporate conference, residential training, academic symposium or celebration, Keele offers the space, the support, and the setting to make your event unforgettable. 🙌

Enquire with our expert team to secure this exceptional venue for your next event (🔗 link in bio)

Address

8 Old Newcastle Road
Willaston
CW57BQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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