The Maze Restaurant on Market Square at night

Private Hire · Waltham Abbey

Private Bookings &
Event Venue Hire

Host your most important moments in an 18th-century listed building on historic Market Square. Two flexible spaces, bespoke menus and a dedicated event coordinator — for 10 to 150 guests.

18th-century listed building

Heated terrace, open year-round

Complimentary on-site parking

10 – 150 guests

Our Spaces

Two rooms in one landmark building

The main dining room set for an event at The Maze Restaurant

Main Dining Room

80 seated

150 standing

Private bar service and a dedicated event coordinator

Market Square views, flexible seating, private entrance

Premium sound system and full climate control

Best for — corporate dinners, wedding receptions, milestone celebrations

The heated garden terrace at The Maze Restaurant

Garden Terrace

60 seated

100 standing

Heated and covered — comfortable in every season

Dog-friendly, with water bowls and treats

Ambient lighting and the full à la carte menu

Best for — birthdays, engagement parties, summer corporate events

Menu Packages

Three ways to dine

Every private booking includes one of three menus, tailored to your party and your budget.

01

Three-Course Set Menu

A curated starter, main and dessert, chosen by your guests from our à la carte.

Welcome prosecco or signature cocktail

Coffee and petit fours

Premium tableware and linens

Formal events & wedding receptions

Price on enquiry

02

Two-Course Set Menu

A starter and main from a curated selection — streamlined, and still elegant.

Welcome wine, prosecco or cocktail

Coffee service

Attentive service throughout

Lunch events & business entertaining

Price on enquiry

03

Buffet & Small Bites

Mediterranean mezze and charcoal-grilled sharing platters, built for mingling.

Hot and cold mezze platters

Chicken shish, lamb ribs, seafood

Full bar and soft drink service

Cocktail receptions & launches

On enquiry, plus minimum bar spend

All private bookings are secured with a non-refundable deposit. Parties of 10–19 have a minimum spend; parties of 20 or more are assigned a dedicated event coordinator.

A celebration table at The Maze Restaurant

Enquire

Tell us about your event

Send us the details and we’ll come back within 24 hours with options and pricing.

01992 941874 [EVENTS EMAIL — TO CONFIRM]

21 Market Square
Waltham Abbey EN9 1DU

We reply within 24 hours.

Thank you — your enquiry is with our events team. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

How It Works

From enquiry to celebration

Step One

Enquire

Send us your date, guest count and the occasion.

Step Two

Consultation

We talk through spaces and menus, then send a tailored proposal.

Step Three

Confirm

Secure your date and space with a non-refundable deposit.

Step Four

Celebrate

Final details two to four weeks ahead — then leave the rest to us.