Our venue services

Hosting an event at an OUEV venue, in the heart of Oxford, is an exciting and enjoyable experience. Our team are the link between you, our venues and our services; coordinating all your requirements to produce the perfect event.

With five venues and over thirty indoor or outdoor spaces to chose from, there is something for any kind of event. Our flexible venue hire options ensure you can meet in a way that’s right for you, whether that is a large, multi room conference, a week of smaller events, an evening celebration or a single meeting room.

Our team work closely with you, the event organiser, to bring your vision to life and ensure everything at the venue runs smoothly both on the lead up too, and the day of, the event. We include the following must-have services as part of the OUEV experience and offer optional extras to add on if you wish.

Our venue experts are on hand to guide you through the venue hire process and get ready for your event.

You can find out more about our friendly team here.

Our terms and conditions mean we're ready for anything and you're protected no matter what happens.

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From hybrid event technology to fabulous lighting, we can arrange everything you need.

Find out more about our IT & AV support services here.

From meeting refreshments to afternoon teas to fine dining, our locally sourced menu has something for everyone.

Find out more about our catering suppliers and our menus here.

Production services

Add lighting and staging to bring atmosphere and interest.

Venue dressing

Alternative furniture and props personalise and transform the space.

Floristry

Floral displays are simple yet effective way to deliver impact and interest to a venue.

Musical entertainment

From background ambiance to a live performance, music is always a great addition

Marquee hire (Examination Schools only)

A marquee in the quadrangle is a great way to add more space and enjoy the outside space whatever the weather

Historical tour of the venue

Entertain guests with a tour of the historical Examination Schools or Sheldonian Theatre

Printed event materials

Our print studio can print a range of materials including delegate packs, lanyard cards, roller banners, table plans, programmes, and much more

Delivery and collection service

Send or collect items nationally and internationally to or from our venues for your event through our University Mail Service

Event management

We work with a selected group of agencies that we highly recommend and who have lots of experience working in our venues.