East Quay Venue

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Description

The East Quay is a wedding and event venue located on the East side of Whitstable harbour. The building, which was originally home to the Seasalter and Ham Oyster Fishery Company, sits at the end of the Quay ideally located for the fisherman. Today, the building retains is coastal heritage through photos on our bare brick walls. We have our own private shingle beach area, perfect for your guests to enjoy the fresh sea breeze and an infamous Whitstable sunset. As part of The Whitstable Oyster Company, we produce our own oysters. At low tide you can see our oysters beds, and during the afternoon our farmers can be found grading, sorting and washing the oysters at the East Quay site. After three years of hard graft the oysters are ready for purification before being distributed to our businesses. Why not offer your guests a selection of freshly shucked, battered or alcoholic oysters during your drinks reception? Inside the building we have a mezzanine level licensed for civil ceremonies, a dance floor complete with a fish tank DJ booth, fully licensed bar, open plan kitchen and a dinning area with direct sea views.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Clare Potten
We have two dedicated Event Managers, one Wedding Coordinator, and two receptionists who are contactable 7 days a week. We, as a team, believe in assisting our couples in making their day the best it can be. Everyone has individual beliefs and ideas of the ‘perfect day’ and we aim to understand and characterise this as best we can. We aim to ensure every couples wedding is as unique and individual as our venue is.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30

Overview of East Quay Venue

Wedding Venue Type
Coastal/Heritage
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Fireworks permitted
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water view
Grade I/II Listed Building
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
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Pricing for East Quay Venue

Wedding Venue Hire Only
Price from £1,045
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The venue hire is exclusive use of the whole venue and beach front area. The pricing includes all furniture, on-the day staffing and a dedicated Event Manager throughout the whole planning process.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£11 - £44
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Reviews for East Quay Venue
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Chris and Emma
Happy couple married in November
December 2018
Just amazing

Having my wedding at the Eastquay was the best decision we made. The venue is stunning. The staff and wedding planner were so brilliant and helpful. The guest commented on how amazing the food was! It was so lovely to have such a fabulous venue where we live in whitstable. Thankyou Eastquay ❤️

Sarah
Wedding: January
December 2018
Wedding of Asimov and Zoe Bartlett

Beautiful seaside venue was the perfect setting for my friend and her new husband. All the intimacy they wanted for a perfect wedding

Cliff Bolton
Wedding: April
December 2018
Probably the best seascape venue you will find

Imagine a warm Summers day, the wedding couple on the beach having a group photo of the family having a paddle in the sea, whilst inside the rustic and historic building is bustling with laughter, live singers in the beach front events area... and that's just the venue. The wedding management team really are amongst the finest with a fantastic hardworking and supportive team behind them. If you are looking for an idyllic coastal wedding venue then the East Quay should be at the top of your list. Very popular and very much in demand. Left it too late for our date but would have loved to have had the ceremony here.

James and Zoe Emmitt
Happy couple married in July
December 2018
The most incredible venue

Wow, what a place! Amazing location, quirky which sold it to us. Not many places have a beach next door. Incredibly lucky with the weather. Food was fantastic. Shelly and the rest of the team were amazing throughout.

David and Leila
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
Amazing day

We had the best day - the venue is so lovely, and Lucy and the rest of the staff were so helpful and made the day go so smoothly. And the food was delicious!

Paul and Katie French
Happy couple married in September
November 2018
You would be crazy to book anywhere else

Without doubt the best wedding day ever not just quoted by us but our guests too a perfect day the perfect venue the East Quay team excel themselves as planners/organisers and hosts simply amazing! What a gem of a place highly recommend to all future brides and grooms look no further than EQ

Katie john
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Dream wedding

Clare and the team were absolutely incredible for our wedding. nothing was too big an ask for them. The wedding itself was a dream , the venue is absolutely beautiful , all of our guests have commented on how different it is ! They deserve this

Harvey and Lauren
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
We had the best time!

What an incredible venue! It’s a unique venue for a wedding, miles away from the traditional and tired stately home. The staff were fantastic and our wedding organiser couldn’t be more accommodating. We’ve got so many great memories from our wedding day, so many great photos of the venue and the sunset over Whitstable in the evening and all our guests loved it.

Mr & Mrs Frankum
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Best Day Ever

Me & my now husband had the most beautiful, fun & personal day for our wedding. It looked beautiful & the staff were amazing, especially our wedding planner. I couldn’t have imagined our wedding being anywhere else or being any more perfect. We had such a memorable day.

Julie & Malc Reeve
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Fab venue!

From beginning to end, our wedding at East Quay was simply the best. The venue is fantastic. Great location, efficient and friendly staff, super food and extremely well organised and professional. These guys and girls know what they’re doing. Our event manager was helpful, friendly and flexible. The venue is quirky, a good size, yet cosy and is right on the beach. We loved it!

Location & Contact Details for East Quay Venue

Wedding Venue Address
East Quay, The Harbour, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AB, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at East Quay Venue?

All of our couples know how to create their own personal touch, either incorporating tradition in their own way or setting their own new trends.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Relax and enjoy the process. It is your day, both of yours, so plan together and compromise.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Homemade alcoholic wedding favours, recreating what the couple drank when they got engaged.

Describe East Quay Venue in 5 adjectives

Quirky, relaxed, homely, different and historic.

Where’s the best photo spot at East Quay Venue?

The pier outside on the beach, or in front of one of the colourful beach huts.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at East Quay Venue?

Yes - private and confidential.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Fresh local oysters - grown on our own beds, hand farmed by our fisherman and purified in our on-site depuration centre.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Fish&chips

What is East Quay Venue most unique feature?

Being right on the shingle beach.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our dedicated and hard-working team.
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