The Kent Event Centre is the largest, most flexible conference and exhibition venue in Kent, offering 7,000 sqm of indoor space and 200 acres of outdoor space. Our three main exhibition halls are ideal for creating stunning exhibitions, trade fairs or public space, with six smaller meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests. From a 2-person interview to an outdoor concert for 30,000, we have the perfect space to suit your event. At the Kent Event Centre, we pride ourselves on providing a flexible approach to event planning with a variety of spaces to suit your needs. All our rooms are designed with full flexibility in mind whilst still offering a few organiser essentials. Each space is a blank canvas ready to be tailored to your event
KEC Continental Breakfast Package:Toast Station with Butters, Jams and Marmalade, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Selection of Cereals with Whole Milk, Flavoured Yoghurts, Selection of Baked Danish Pastries, Fruit Juice, Tea/ Coffee
KEC Hot Breakfast Package: Grilled Back Bacon, Own Butchers Sausage, Grilled Vine Tomato, Button Mushrooms, Black Pudding, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, Beans, Toast Station with Butter, Fruit Juice, Tea/ Coffee
Kent Event Centre has 200 acres of outdoor space and parking for 30,000 vehicles. The area is secure with a permanent perimeter fence, up to 6 public entrances, electricity send water throughout the site. The entire site has toilet and shower facilities that can cater for up to 30,000 visitors.
Meeting and event room capacities
Boardroom
Cabaret
Classroom
Classroom with back projection
Dinner
Dinner Dance
Exhibition
Reception
Theatre
Theatre with Back Projection
U-shape
Astor Pavilion
30
64
50
50
70
50
50
120
100
100
30
Bredhurst room
26
35
24
24
30
-
-
60
70
70
20
Chilham room
26
35
24
24
35
-
-
60
70
70
20
Clive Emson Exhibition Hall
-
900
-
-
850
850
1200
2000
1200
1200
-
Cornwallis Room
30
64
50
50
60
-
-
100
90
90
30
Detling room
26
35
26
26
35
-
-
40
60
60
20
John Hendry Pavilion
-
800
-
-
700
700
1500
1700
1000
1000
-
Maidstone Exhibition Hall
-
1500
-
-
1200
1200
3000
3000
2000
2000
-
Stockbury room
8
8
8
8
8
-
-
16
16
16
6
Rate Ex/Inc (GBP)
Package details
Midweek Day Delegate
From £33.00 (Ex Tax)
KEC Delegate Package - Available from £33.00 pp + VAT, includes: Room hire Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Biscuits Bottled Water Pads and Pens AV Equipment *Dependent on Room* Wi-Fi Parking Dedicated Hospitality Manager Lunch - KEC Package: Selection of Sandwiches, Crisps, Fruit and Fresh Juice Other Lunch Options and Pricing Available on Request
Midweek Half Day Delegate
From £29.00 (Ex Tax)
Half Day Package - Available from £29.00pp + VAT, includes: Room hire 2 Servings of Tea, Coffee and Biscuits Bottled Water Pads and Pens AV Equipment *Dependent on Room* Wi-Fi Parking Dedicated Hospitality Manager Lunch - KEC Package: Selection of Sandwiches, Crisps, Fruit and Fresh Juice Other Lunch Options and Pricing Available on Request
Address
Kent Showground Detling Maidstone Kent ME14 3JF
Directions
The Kent Event Centre is ideally suited for arrival by car as we are located just off the A249 dual carriageway.
From the M20 Motorway, exit the motorway at junction (7) and follow signs to Sittingbourne, Sheerness A249. Follow the A249 for approximately 2 miles, the Kent Event Centre & Kent Showground are clearly signposted
