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Finding the right venue for a staff party is never as simple as it sounds. It needs to work for a mixed group of personalities, suit everyone from graduate hires to long-serving senior staff, and feel like a genuine treat rather than another meeting with a buffet. For businesses around Longlevens looking for somewhere close by to host their team, Oakwood Hotel offers a proper country hotel setting with the space, food, and flexibility to make a staff party feel like an occasion.
Sitting just outside Gloucester, close to Longlevens and easily reached from across the wider area, Oakwood Hotel is a practical choice for companies wanting somewhere nearby rather than organising transport into the city centre. Straightforward parking and easy access make it simple for staff to get there directly from work, and for anyone not driving, taxis and local transport links are close by.
Not every staff party needs the same setting. A smaller team might prefer a relaxed evening in The Pub, with good food and drink in an informal atmosphere that encourages conversation rather than formality. Larger companies planning a bigger celebration — a Christmas party, a company milestone, or an end-of-year thank you — are better suited to our private function spaces, which offer room for a full sit-down meal, a bar, and space to socialise properly. Details on hire options and capacities can be found on our occasions and events page.
For a smarter, more polished evening, The Grill offers a refined dining experience built around quality Gloucestershire produce, well suited to a staff party with a slightly more formal tone, such as an awards evening or a senior leadership gathering.
Catering for a staff party means catering for a genuinely varied group — different tastes, different dietary requirements, and different appetites all in one room. Our kitchen is experienced in building menus that work across the board, from generous sharing plates and buffet-style spreads to a proper sit-down meal with a set menu. We’re happy to talk through options and adjust for allergies or dietary needs well ahead of the event.
For businesses with staff travelling in from other offices, or simply wanting the option to stay over rather than drive home after the party, our rooms offer a comfortable, convenient option right on site. It’s a small addition that can make a big difference to how relaxed the evening feels for everyone involved.
Staff parties are usually organised by someone juggling the task alongside their actual job, and our events team is used to working efficiently with HR teams, office managers, and business owners to get the details sorted — numbers, menus, timings, and any special requests — without adding unnecessary stress to an already busy calendar.
We can accommodate a range of group sizes, from smaller teams in The Pub to larger companies in our private function spaces. Let us know your numbers and we’ll advise on the best fit.
Yes, we offer a range of set menu options, including buffets, sharing plates, and formal sit-down meals, all adjustable for dietary needs.
Yes, we have on-site parking, making it easy for staff to travel directly from work.
Yes, our function spaces can be booked privately for staff parties of varying sizes — see our occasions and events page for more detail.
Yes, our on-site rooms can be booked alongside your event for anyone who’d prefer to stay rather than travel home.
We’d recommend booking as early as possible, particularly for the Christmas period, as availability for larger groups fills up quickly.
Yes, we’re happy to discuss themed events and can advise on what’s practical within our spaces.
Yes, from a relaxed evening in the pub to a formal sit-down dinner in The Grill, we can tailor the setting and menu to suit the tone you’re after.
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