Houchins – Winner of Best Barn in Essex award at the Essex Wedding Awards 2025 

Discover our unique

Asian & Multicultural Weddings

At Houchins

(see below for our Dry-Hire offers)

We understand that each wedding is a unique occasion

With more than 20 years experience operating wedding venues, we understand that each wedding is a unique occasion. Having done numerous Asian & Multicultural Weddings, we understand that you have specific needs and requirements.  Booking Houchins on a dry-hire basis means you can choose your own caterers and bar service to create the authentic and traditional cuisine you want for your wedding day.

The Perfect Venue For Your Unique Wedding

The facilities at Houchins are perfect for more intimate Asian Weddings (up to 150 guests) but the venue’s flexibility means we’re also popular with Caribbean, Jewish, Nigerian and Turkish couples looking for their perfect venue.

Find out how we can help you create your perfect wedding day by getting in touch.

What you need to know

We’ve put together the following information that might be of use. Of course, if there’s anything else you need, please do contact us.

Caterers

You are more than welcome to choose your own caterers

Wedding Planner

We are happy to work alongside your wedding planner

Expert Team

On-hand to advise you & your caterers on all aspects of your day from timings to different uses of space right down to the best locations & positions for your wedding photography

Home from Home

The exclusive use of Houchins allows you to create an idyllic ‘home from home’ to host your wedding

Max. Guest Numbers

Maximum number for a wedding breakfast is 150 guests. Maximum number in the evening is 180 guests

What's Included in the dry Hire

Venue

Equipment

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    Prices for your exclusive use dry hire

    2025

    Mid Season

    (Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec)

    Peak Season

    (May, June)

    (July, Aug, & Sept)

    Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

    £7,230

    £7,470

    £7,820

    Thursday, Sunday & BH Monday

    £8,040

    £8,480

    £8,950

    friday

    £9,535

    £9,900

    £10,250

    Saturday & BH Sunday

    £10,400

    £10,900

    £11,350

    Low Season

    (Jan, feb & March)

    Monday - Thursday

    £5,500

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday

    £7,000

    2026

    Mid Season

    (Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec)

    Peak Season

    (May, June)

    (July, Aug, & Sept)

    Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

    £7,740

    £8,070

    £8,370

    Thursday, Sunday & BH Monday

    £8,600

    £9,050

    £9,470

    friday

    £9,550

    £10,050

    £10,350

    Saturday & BH Sunday

    £11,120

    £11,900

    £12,220

    Low Season

    (Jan, feb & March)

    Monday - Thursday

    £5,750

    Friday, Saturday & Sunday

    £7,250

    Let us take care of everything

    We are here to help if you have any questions please get in touch or arrange a viewing and we can show you around our beautiful venue.