The Conservatory at the Luton Hoo Walled Garden
Luton Hoo Estate
Luton
LU1 4LF

T. 0207 378 2990

This stunning six-acre octagonal walled garden is set within the grounds of Luton Hoo Estate; the garden was established in the 1770s by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, friend and advisor to George III and consultant in the planning of Kew Gardens. “Capability” Brown designed the walls and for nearly two centuries the walled garden was both a botanical garden and the production centre for the Estate's fruit, vegetable and cut flower needs. The walled garden is now home to The Conservatory and is being developed to reflect the traditional use including the reintroduction of the plants, flowers, vegetables and fruit trees originally grown there in the eighteenth and nineteenth Centuries.
Every great event starts with a great venue and there can be fewer more exclusive locations than .The Conservatory at the Luton Hoo Walled Garden. Finished to the highest specification, it has an outside decking terrace, integrated speech and music sound system, spectacular decorative lighting including pin-spots and a dance floor and stage. Our team of experienced venue managers is on hand every step of the way
to help guide and advise you, making sure that when your day comes around you can relax and enjoy every minute.
The Conservatory has been designed with flexibility in mind. Suitable for dining up to 300 guests with a separate reception area, stage and dance
floor or for up to 400 guests for buffets and dinners.

Asian Weddings

We appreciate that not only do you need the space to accommodate a large number of guests for your reception, but you also want your day to be as special as possible. This is where The Conservatory is truly unique, as it can seat up to 400 guests for a sit down meal, but also has the most breathtaking surroundings for you and your guests to enjoy.

Our preferred specialist Asian caterers Payal  have a wealth of experience in organising and catering for special occasions.

If you already have a caterer in mind please let us know as all non-preferred caterers must get prior agreement to cater at The Conservatory and must carry all the necessary insurance and health and safety documents, please note there will be a £1000 kitchen hire cost.

All prices are subject to VAT and apply for 2011 only. Bank Holidays are charged at the Saturday and Sunday rate. There is an increase of £500 for all bookings made for 2012.

Please note that the above Hire Rates apply to The Conservatory and Walled Garden only. For access to other areas of the Estate, charges may apply.

If you wish to use a caterer other than our preferred caterers, Touch of Taste or Payal, this can be arranged on individual application however an additional fee of £1000 plus VAT will apply. If you use Payal or Greenleaf then an additional £500 + VAT will apply.

A starlight ceiling may be hired for an additional £300 + VAT.

Decorative outside lighting may be hired for an additional £250 + VAT

The venue is designed to suit a wide range of events and our capacities are as follows:

100 - 350 Seated lunches and dinners with
               dance floor and stage
200 - 350 Seated lunches and dinners without
               dance floor and stage
100 - 400 Parties and receptions
100 - 400 Meeting & conferences
120 - 400 Standing barbecues & buffets

Touch of Taste Touch of Taste are a preferred caterer here at The Conservatory. They would be delighted to discuss menus and design options for your event and can be contacted

Our preferred specialist Asian caterers Payal , who have a wealth of experience in organising and catering for special occasions.

If you wish to use a caterer other than Touch of Taste, this can be arranged on individual application, however an additional kitchen hire fee of £1000 + VAT will apply.

Included within the venue hire fee
• Exclusive hire of ‘The Conservatory Venue’ and Walled Garden
from 10am until midnight on the day of the event
• Venue manager
• Duty technician
• Stage, dance floor and PA system for speeches and/or
background music
• Atmospheric lighting, to include pin spots to tables
• LED colour changing uplighters around the room
• Disco system to include twin CD player & dance floor lights
• Cool air system or heating
• Banqueting furniture to include round tables, trestle tables and
chairs for up to 250 guests
• Reception seating to include 4 sofas and 2 coffee tables
• Bar unit
• Wooden garden furniture
• Toilets
• Cloakroom area including coat rails and hangers
• Ample car parking with an attendant
A beautiful starlight ceiling is available for hire in the main dining area, at
a charge of £300 + VAT.
Feature Lighting to the walls in the garden, at a charge of £250.00 + VAT.
Additional Furniture will be required to seat up to 400 guests. Price on application

2012 Venue Hire Prices
Saturdays, Sundays
& Bank Holidays
Fridays Weekdays
May – Sept £5000 + VAT £4,000 + VAT £3,750 + VAT
Oct – April
(Ex. Dec)
£4,500 + VAT £3,500 + VAT £3,250 + VAT