Why We’re Relaunching The Collection

There has never been more choice when it comes to event venues. Open google, bing or your AI tool of choice, and you’ll find thousands of spaces promising to be unique, flexible or the perfect setting for your next event. Scroll through socials and you’ll discover rooftop terraces, hidden gardens, boutique hotels and historic halls, each vying for your attention.

Choice is a wonderful thing. Until you’re the one trying to make the decision.

For event planners, finding a venue isn’t simply about availability or capacity. It’s about finding somewhere that fits the brief, reflects the brand, works within budget, keeps stakeholders happy and leaves guests talking about the event long after it’s finished.

That’s where we think venue finding should feel different.

The Collection has always been about connecting people with exceptional venues. But the industry has changed, and so have the expectations of event planners. Today, clients expect more than a list of options. They want recommendations, insights, they want someone who knows what’s new, what’s changed and what’s genuinely worth visiting.

 

 

That’s why we’re relaunching as The Collection by Searcys.

Backed by one of Britain’s most established hospitality brands, we’re bringing together decades of event expertise with an ever-growing portfolio of exceptional event spaces across London and beyond. Whether that’s a ‘home’ venue within Searcys portfolio, or a venue in the wider industry, our clients will have a dedicated account manager to guide them through the process. The move strengthens the team’s ability to support both Searcys key accounts and The Collection Events client base with venue finding across London and the UK.

What does that mean in practice?

It means our recommendations come from experience, not algorithms.

It means our team spends time walking through venues, meeting the people behind them and understanding what makes each space different. We’re constantly exploring new openings, revisiting old favourites and keeping up with a venue landscape that never stands still.

 

 

Some weeks we’re standing beneath the skyline at Horizon 22. Others we’re discovering a hidden courtyard, admiring centuries of history at The Brewery or catching up over coffee at The Hoxton Shoreditch. Every visit adds another recommendation to our little black book, or should we say little pink book?

Because that’s exactly what we want The Collection to become. Not another endless directory.

A trusted source of recommendations, based on real relationships and event knowledge.

The kind of place you come to when you need inspiration, when you’re short on time or when you simply want someone to say, “We’ve got just the place.”

 

 

Of course, being part of the Searcys family means we’re incredibly proud of our own portfolio too. Venues like Gray’s Inn, The HAC, 30 Euston Square and No. 11 Cavendish Square sit alongside several more of our partner venues, giving planners access to an unrivalled choice of spaces through one experienced team.

And that’s the bit we think matters most.

You don’t need to tell your story twenty different times. You don’t need to spend hours comparing venues, chasing availability or wondering whether there’s somewhere better you’ve overlooked.

Tell us what you’re trying to achieve, we’ll do the searching, we’ll ask the questions, and we’ll suggest the venues we genuinely believe are right for your event.

Completely free of charge.

At the heart of The Collection Events isn’t a website or a venue database, it’s a team of people who love venues, know hospitality inside out and get just as excited as you do when we find the perfect space.

We’re truly delighted to be back, and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve discovered.