Here's a bit more info about hosting your Gala Dinner or Awards Dinner at Vaillant Live
At the heart of the space is a state-of-the-art JBL Professional sound system, designed, tuned and tested by JBL themselves, ensuring every speech, musical cue and award announcement is delivered with absolute clarity. Advanced acoustic treatment keeps the room acoustically flat, minimising reflections so every moment sounds polished and precise. Complementing this is full in-house stage lighting, including multi-colour LED washes, and a 100,000-lumen 4K projector that brings presentations, branding and live camera feeds to life on the big screen.
The venue is fully self-contained with extensive power availability, an overhead rigging gantry, and a highly experienced in-house technical team—making it ideal for high-production awards nights without the complexity of external AV suppliers. However, we are happy to work with all production companies and venue dressing stylists to bring your event to life.
Our gala dinner menus are expertly created by our in-house team of passionate chefs, designed to deliver refined flavours, flawless presentation and seamless service for awards nights and celebratory evenings.
Food and drink are where your gala truly becomes unforgettable. Our in-house chefs specialise in creating refined, bespoke menus, tailored specifically for black-tie dinners, award ceremonies and celebratory evenings.
Alongside our popular Silver, Gold and Platinum banquet packages, we take pride in designing fully customisable menus to reflect your theme, audience and schedule - from elegant plated dinners to late-night celebrations. Every menu is carefully developed, tested and refined to meet the expectations of discerning guests.
Flexible arrival options allow you to host red-carpet welcomes, champagne receptions or staged guest arrivals, all supported by the building’s smart layout and central location. With four loading bays, a direct load-in to the auditorium, dressing rooms, production offices, crew catering facilities and a large goods lift, the venue is designed to support both guests and production teams effortlessly.
Auditorium
This fantastic space is incredibly versatile for your event. The stage is modular, therefore it can be tailored to whatever size you require. It can be moved forward to help make your event fell cozy and intimate, we can also grow with your event year-on-year and remove the back wall to utilise the entire space.
Live Lounge
For organisers concerned that a full auditorium may feel too large, the Live Lounge offers a sophisticated standalone alternative, comfortably hosting up to 200 guests for a gala dinner without compromising on atmosphere. The space is designed to feel premium and engaging, ensuring every guest feels part of the occasion.
Your event journey can be elevated further with the exclusive use of the upper concourses, creating an elegant setting for champagne or cocktail receptions before guests move into the Live Lounge for dinner and awards. A dedicated kitchen and private bar within the space allow for seamless service throughout the evening, enhancing both guest experience and event flow.
Highly adaptable by design, the Live Lounge can also be divided into two, three or four individual rooms, each with its own built-in AV system delivering exceptional sound and visuals. This flexibility makes it ideal for awards presentations, speeches, entertainment and post-dinner transitions.
