Celebrate In Style
Student Celebrations, Proms and University Dinners
Celebrating important milestones
What’s the biggest event of the school year? Parents and teachers would love for the answer to be exam season, but students would most likely say prom night or the end-of-year dinner!
For many students, prom is a final get-together with friends and teaching staff before following their own paths. A night dedicated to celebrating students’ hard work at a glitzy prom venue, and a chance to get dressed up and let their hair down.
Finding a suitable prom venue to create treasured memories doesn’t have to be a challenge. If you are looking for prom venues or student dinner locations that tick all the boxes – flexible space, modern facilities, event planners and accessibility – look no further. OEC Sheffield is the prom venue for you!
Student proms
University dinners
Up to 400 guests
Event planners
On-site catering
Accessible venue
Thank you so much for hosting such a fabulous prom, everything was perfect.
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for such a successful event!
Contemporary Venue
Student Events
Whether your students are moving up to secondary school, celebrating the end of exams, or graduating from university, coming together with peers is the traditional way to celebrate an important milestone. Make your student events fun, inclusive, and memorable at OEC Sheffield.
OEC Sheffield is a fully accessible prom venue accommodating up to 400 guests. Located in the heart of Hillsborough, a short distance from Sheffield city centre, the OEC boasts plenty of free car parking and a stunning façade to welcome guests.
No prom venue is complete without a red carpet arrival, bespoke venue dressing, event planning support, private bar, and live entertainment. Create a student event tailored to you and your guests with the support of our dedicated events team. Looking for the perfect prom venue hire? Look no further! We have something for every budget with our student celebrations packages.
Premium Event Catering
University Dinners
Celebrate alongside university peers at a formal dinner hosted with OEC Sheffield. When it comes to ceremonial parties, society balls and college awards, OEC Sheffield bring a wealth of expertise to the event planning process.
From delicious multiple course meals to banquet-style buffets, all OEC event catering options are all prepared in-house by our talented team of chefs. Serving delectable menus with the finest Yorkshire hospitality, your dinner guests will want for nothing.
Perfect for networking and get-togethers, enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment with contemporaries. Work alongside the OEC events team to deliver the perfect evening for your guests. We are on hand to assist the whole event, from venue dressing and menu design to entertainment and seating plans.
A Venue With The Wow Factor
Prom Venue Hire
Treat your students to the red-carpet experience by hosting prom night at OEC Sheffield. Our dedicated team are ready to help you organise the social event of the year, ensuring everything is perfect, from décor and dining to – age-appropriate – drinks and entertainment.
Take the stress out of budget management with a range of prom catering packages, including contemporary finger food and bowl food menus. Make the night your own, catering to all tastes while staying within budget. Alternatively, work with our chefs to develop a menu tailored made for your student event.
Our fully flexible event suites allow us to comfortably host largescale events with up to 400 guests. Events are our business so you can rest assured that when it comes to organising and delivering special occasions like student proms, the evening will run like clockwork.
Venue Dressing
Stamp Your Style at OEC Sheffield
Why not make your event extra special?
Our dedicated team are on hand to deliver an incredible end-of-year party experience for your students. We’ll take care of everything for you during the event planning stages. Take advantage of our industry contacts, from florists and musicians to comedians and magicians, we can recommend the perfect suppliers and entertainers.
Looking for student event ideas? Check out some of our most requested services below. Get in contact with us to discuss your ideas and plans, we are here to make your dreams become reality!
Finishing touches
We pride ourselves on the small details; those final touches are what makes a celebration unique! We have options in several colour palettes for chair covers, ribbons, flowers, table linen and lighting.
What’s a party without music?
Whatever the age range of your guests, music is a must at any event! Get the party started with a DJ set*, live band, bagpiper or tribute artist. We can help you set just the right atmosphere for your student event.
*DJ entertainment is included in bookings of 100+ guests
Photo booth or selfie wall
Capture memories of the night with a photo booth or selfie wall. A fun activity for your guests to engage in and a great idea for those who will want to share fond memories in years to come.
Party balloons
Decorate the space with stunning balloon decorations. From curving arches and table centerpieces to riots of colour and magnificent sculptures, balloon decorations never cease to enchant and leave a lasting impression. Contact our team who are on hand to help you add that extra touch of sparkle without breaking your budget.
Testimonials
Private Venue Testimonials
Absolutely brilliant from start to finish.
We would love to have our awards at the OEC again next year.
Everything was seamless throughout the planning and the event.
The wedding day went gloriously! We knew we had found our venue since we first met you.
The food was lovely and the service was impeccable
Thank you for all your help with the dinner, it was a huge success and attendees are commenting it was the best yet!
You all worked so hard to make sure everything went smoothly.
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for such a successful event!
Thank you so much for hosting such a fabulous prom, everything was perfect.
Your Questions, answered
Student celebrations FAQs
How much does it cost to hire OEC Sheffield for proms, student celebrations and university dinners?
For student celebrations, proms, and university events, we offer various prices depending on the number of guests, catering, entertainment and décor.
For a bespoke quote for our student celebrations venue hire, contact our dedicated events team at OEC Sheffield today!
Is OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations venue accessible?
The OEC Sheffield takes immense pride in being a fully accessible student celebrations venue, always going above and beyond to accommodate all guests, as well as offering disabled parking, lifts, and accessible facilities.
Does OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations venue have parking?
Yes, OEC Sheffield boasts over 400 free car parking spaces, including disabled spaces, for you to use should you choose to travel by car.
What are the catering options for OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations?
OEC Sheffield offers a variety of catering options for our student celebration events. Whether you’re looking to have a formal occasion with multiple courses or banquet-style buffets, or something more casual with our contemporary finger food and bowl food menus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We can even develop a menu tailored to your specific event, and accommodate any dietary requirements or restrictions.
What is the capacity of OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations venue?
A flexible student celebrations venue, OEC Sheffield can comfortably accommodate as many as 500 guests or as few as 50.
For more information and guidance, contact our events team at OEC Sheffield today.
What events can be hosted at OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations venue?
Our venue is open to student celebrations of all calibres, some examples include:
- Graduation
- Society balls
- Student proms
- College awards
- University dinners
- Ceremonial parties
- End-of-exam celebrations
How do I book OEC Sheffield’s student celebrations venue?
To book our student celebrations venue, contact our expert events team to arrange a consultation today.
What entertainment is available for student celebrations, proms, and university dinners?
DJ entertainment is included for bookings of 100+ guests. We provide the booker with the DJ’s contact details so you can confirm playlists and requests. We also have industry contacts if a live band or a tribute act is required.
What finishing touches and décor options are available for student celebrations?
We have many recommended local suppliers to make your student celebration extra special. The suppliers we work with can help with the following:
- Chair covers and choice of coloured sash
- Photo booths and 360 video booths
- Balloon decorations
- Selfie walls and backdrops
- Table centrepieces
