Central Hall in London Becomes a Winter Wonderland for Westminster Venue Collection’s New Annual Showcase in UK, Everything You Need To Know

Published on September 17, 2025

Over 100 event planners and industry professionals gathered at Central Hall Westminster for the Westminster Venue Collection’s annual showcase, an evening that brought together the very best of London’s iconic venues. This year’s event featured an enchanting transformation of the venue’s newly re-developed ‘The Wesley Suite’, which was beautifully transformed into a winter wonderland, offering guests a unique opportunity to discover over 50 of the capital’s most prestigious event venues.

Westminster Venue Collection’s diverse portfolio includes an array of stunning venues, from luxury hotels to private members’ clubs, historic institutes, and iconic attractions. This curated selection of venues is designed to cater to both corporate and private events, providing event planners with a wide variety of options that highlight the versatility of London as an event destination.

A Winter Wonderland Experience

As guests entered the re-imagined ‘The Wesley Suite’, they were greeted with a magical atmosphere that came to life thanks to Boo Productions. The room was decorated to evoke the spirit of winter, with a frosted twig entrance arch, a beautiful table centerpiece, cascading chandeliers, and a bespoke Arctic-themed stage. The stage featured a custom-made lectern inspired by frozen landscapes, accompanied by a scenic backdrop that added a distinctive touch to the event. A white winter sleigh photo opportunity added to the atmosphere, offering guests a chance to capture the magical moment.

The showcase allowed attendees to explore Westminster Venue Collection’s diverse range of member venues, each offering its own unique history, heritage, and versatility as an event space. Attendees also had the chance to network and connect with venue representatives, facilitating venue discovery and matchmaking to help planners with their event needs.

Culinary Delights by Green & Fortune

The event also highlighted Central Hall Westminster’s partnership with in-house catering partner Green & Fortune, which offered guests a delectable array of canapés and bowl food. The menu, set to launch in January 2025, featured sustainably sourced dishes, showcasing the culinary expertise of Green & Fortune. Signature dishes included Aged Corney side Beef tartare with egg yolk emulsion and Slow-cooked beef cheek, Peela pilau rice, both featuring beef sourced from Green & Fortune’s own farm. Other popular dishes included a Cauliflower salad with smoked Applewood panko and Avocado cream with blackened chalk stream trout. The delicious offerings made for a memorable culinary experience, aligning perfectly with the event’s winter theme.

Interactive Entertainment and Prizes

To keep the guests engaged throughout the evening, the event featured entertainment provided by Clownfish Events. The interactive elements and games were carefully tailored to the winter wonderland theme, ensuring that attendees had fun while networking and exploring the venue offerings. Technical support from White Light, the in-house AV partner at Central Hall Westminster, ensured the smooth delivery of lighting, video, and audio, enhancing the ambiance of the event space.

As part of the festivities, exciting prizes were offered by members of the Westminster Venue Collection, including luxury afternoon tea experiences, an overnight stay at The Guardsman Hotel, and tickets to the Tate Britain exhibition. These prizes added an extra element of excitement, rewarding lucky attendees for their participation.

A Successful Event with Unrivalled Access

Barbara Wutte, Chair of Westminster Venue Collection, expressed her satisfaction with the event: “Every year, our guests remind us how important our annual showcase is for giving them unrivalled access to such a diverse selection of venues under one roof. This year’s White Winter Wonderland theme perfectly demonstrated the creative possibilities within our ever-growing portfolio. We were thrilled to host this year’s event in Westminster’s newest space, giving guests a first look at ‘The Wesley Suite,’ as well as an opportunity to simplify their venue finding and meet their event needs.”

Supporting Partners

The Westminster Venue Collection 2025 Showcase was supported by key partners, including Central Hall Westminster, Green & Fortune, White Light, Boo Productions, Clownfish Events, Hire It, and Andrew Lunn Photography. The event was a clear reflection of the continued innovation within the London venue scene, providing a platform for event planners to discover unique venues and connect with key industry professionals.

A Bright Future for Event Planning in London

With its continued growth and diverse offerings, Westminster Venue Collection remains a key player in London’s event planning industry, offering event professionals a vast selection of venues that promise creativity, style, and versatility. As the event industry continues to evolve, this showcase exemplifies the possibilities for hosting memorable, world-class events in one of the world’s most iconic cities.

Photo: Andrew Lunn, Westminster Venue Collection