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Daniel Lay Event Services

Big Fridge London Event Hire

The Big Fridge is a heritage warehouse venue in Compressor House on the Royal Docks, with a huge open main hall, exposed brick, steel beams and original hoist gear. We’ve supplied conferences here, from theatre-style seating to full audio visual, staging, uplighting and bar equipment, so we know the way in and how the space works.

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  • Where
    Compressor House, Dockside Road, Royal Docks, London (E16 2QU), by Royal Albert DLR
  • What we supply here
    Conference chairs, AV with a technician, wireless microphones, a 3m x 6m stage, lecterns, panel armchairs, poseur tables, RIUK uplighting, bar fridges, ice buckets and glassware.
  • Delivered & set up
    Delivery, set-up and collection are quoted for your date and timings
  • Quote within 48 hours
    Add items to your quote, no payment until you confirm

About The Big Fridge

Compressor House was built in 1914 as a cold store for cargo coming through the Royal Docks, which is where the “Big Fridge” name comes from. The Grade II listed building has been restored as an events venue. It keeps its brick walls, high ceilings, steel crane beams and winching machinery, with a modern bar and kitchen at one end of the main hall.

The main hall is around 5,000 sq ft and holds up to 750 guests. It suits conferences, product launches, screenings, awards and parties, and external caterers are welcome.

Octopus Associates conference

For the Octopus Associates conference in November 2026 we set out our black folding chairs in theatre-style rows facing the stage. They fold flat, stack onto trolleys and go out quickly, which helps when the venue gives you a tight access slot.

Audio visual and panel discussions

We’ve also supplied conference AV here: an AV technician to run the sound, wireless microphones for the speakers, FBT X-Lite speakers on K&M stands, a 3m x 6m stage and lectern for presentations, and armchairs for a panel discussion. Our technician sets up, sound-checks before guests arrive and stays on hand through the sessions, so every speaker is clear to the back rows of the hall.

Poseur tables and uplighting

For networking breaks and drinks receptions we’ve supplied poseur tables with stretch covers, and RIUK wireless uplighters to wash the brick walls and steel beams in colour. The uplighters run on batteries, so there are no cables across the floor.

Bar equipment and glassware

The Big Fridge lets you bring in your own caterers and bar team, and we’ve supplied the bar kit to go with them: under-counter fridges to keep beer, wine and soft drinks cold, ice buckets, serving trays, drinks dispensers, bottle bins and crates of glassware. The glasses arrive ready to use and we collect them dirty after the event, so your bar team doesn’t have to wash up.

Events we’ve supplied at The Big Fridge

Black folding chairs set theatre-style for a conference at The Big Fridge, Royal Docks, London
Black folding chairs set theatre-style for a conference at The Big Fridge, Royal Docks, London
Skirted 3m x 6m stage with acrylic lectern set up for a conference at The Big Fridge, London
Skirted 3m x 6m stage with acrylic lectern set up for a conference at The Big Fridge, London

Popular Hire at The Big Fridge

Every item shows its current hire price. Delivery, set-up and collection are quoted separately once we know your date and timings.

Conference Seating

Audio Visual & Staging

Poseur Tables & Uplighting

Bar Equipment & Glassware

Planning Your Event at The Big Fridge

  • Royal Albert DLR is on the doorstep and the venue has on-site parking. Tell us your layout and timings and we’ll book a delivery slot to suit the venue. A flexible delivery slot is the most cost-effective option.
  • Large set-ups, like theatre rows for several hundred guests, go in quickly with our crew. London orders have a £150 + VAT minimum.
  • Planning a conference? See our conference hire, chair hire London and corporate event hire pages.

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