Moving Venue wins catering contract at Freemasons’ Hall

Moving Venue has secured a five-year contract with Freemasons’ Hall in London’s Covent Garden.

The event caterer will be tasked with overseeing external commercial events ranging from meetings to receptions, as well as providing in-house lodge dining for members.

Freemasons’ Hall dates back to 1769 but was completed in 1933 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War.

It features 22 meeting rooms and four large spaces available for commercial hire, including the Grand Temple, which can seat up to 1,300 for concerts; the Vestibules, which can take 450 standing; the Gallery suite, which has capacity for 220; and the Old Board Room, which can dine 60 guests. The Egyptian Room also has a new wedding licence.

Moving Venue was acquired by Smart Group in 2015, who will continue to manage the site during the festive period through Smart Christmas Parties.

Chloe Jackson, managing director of Moving Venue, said: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Freemasons’ Hall. This iconic venue holds a special place in London’s heritage, and we are committed to providing exceptional catering services that reflect its grandeur and significance.”

Claire Bastin, director of commercial and hospitality operations at Freemasons’ Hall, added: “As we open our doors for weddings for the first time and continue to grow our commercial event offer, we are very excited to partner with Moving Venue as our exclusive caterer. Moving Venue has the experience, innovation and credibility to help create exceptional events and memorable experiences for our clients. This is a new chapter for our magnificent, historic venue and we look forward to this partnership flourishing.”

Terms of the deal were undisclosed.