Event Spaces & Function Rooms
The Thought Pod
·22045
About The Thought Pod
30 Cabaret
Our creative hub, The Thought Pod, invites up to 30 guests to think differently about what a party space can be. Those writable walls that usually capture student brainstorms? They become your party's interactive backdrop, where guests leave messages, play drawing games, or create collaborative artwork throughout your celebration. We've arranged comfortable sofas in a welcoming U-shape that naturally draws people into conversation, though we regularly reconfigure the space with tables and chairs when hosts prefer a more structured setup. The blue and green colour scheme keeps the energy upbeat, while partially frosted windows offer privacy without sacrificing the natural light that makes afternoon gatherings feel particularly special. The smartboard and PC might seem unexpected for a party venue, but we've seen them transform celebrations in clever ways. Birthday parties use them for photo slideshows, team celebrations screen highlight reels, and quiz nights run seamlessly with digital scorekeeping. The reliable internet access means your playlist never drops out and social media updates happen in real-time. Getting your guests here proves refreshingly simple. Several bus routes stop directly outside our Ardleigh Green Road entrance in Hornchurch, and those driving appreciate our free parking spaces, especially rare in this area. Being under 15 minutes from the M25 means even out-of-town guests arrive without stress. Our in-house catering team brings the same creativity to party menus as they do to conference lunches, with locally-sourced options that consistently impress. Whether you're planning team celebrations, milestone birthdays, or informal networking events, The Thought Pod offers something genuinely different from typical party venues, a space where professional polish meets playful possibility.
Response rate:95%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Flat rate | from £280
Mon – Fri08:00 - 18:00from £280 hire fee
Sat – SunClosed
Amenities
Security staff
Hostess
Air conditioning
Reception
On site technical support
Breakout spaces (shared)
Wireless Internet Access
Video Conference Phone
Whiteboards
Conferencing Phone
Accessibility
Flipchart
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Gidea Park · 13 minutes
Harold Wood · 16 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
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