We had a baby shower party lunch.Bad attitude staff on duty right from the start after booking the hall.
Kitchen amenities very limited. Attendant had to be looked for to open the parking gates to offload your party things.
Staff attitude is to get rid of the "customer" as soon as possible.
We had invited 145 guests in total and RSVP was 115.(Numbers were well within the hall capacity) As soon as guests were inline to be served lunch at a serving table, it looked a big crowd and staff decided to lock the gates. A staff member started shutting the main entrance gates. A main family member was left outside the gates.
I wouldn't use it for a function of over 50 people, though the capacity is stated much larger. Despite the capacity stated on the village hall web page, staff on duty want to see the numbers less than half. The booking person will obviously say different.
Not recommended at all. A disaster!
About Orpington Village Hall
Orpington Village Hall provides a blank canvas for whatever kind of event you are looking to host, be it a high-end reception, a family celebration, a commercial event or a community class. The spaces are truly flexible and can be configured to fit a wide variety of layouts and formats.
The facilities
The venue comprises two large halls, which can be hired together, a meeting room and a well-equipped preparation kitchen with hatch-access into both halls. The facilities are available to hire Monday to Sunday for one-off events and regular activities.
The location
The halls are conveniently located at the entrance to Orpington High Street, adjacent to the war memorial. There are excellent public transport links, the railway station is only an 8 minute walk away and there is a bus stop right outside, and ample public parking available nearby. The venue benefits from easy access to both central London and the Kent countryside.
This venue is suitable for
Party
Reunion
Training
Children's Party
Local Community Meeting
Societies and Clubs
Music Event
Theatre Production
Band Practise
Other
Christenings / Blessings
Wakes
Baby Groups
Fitness Classes / Yoga
Educational Pursuits
Church Event / Choir Practice
School Events
Naming Ceremonies
Film Shoots
Banqueting
Corporate Events
