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In 2013 Oval Space expanded the community we
have created in our little corner of Tower Hamlets
by taking over an old industrial location in a disused
space, directly opposite Oval Space. Once a Pickle
Factory in London’s cockney heartland, this warehouse
then became a medical supplies storage space until
it was finally reinvented by us as a venue. Now a blank
canvas location, The Pickle Factory is a contemporary
and versatile events space in the same style as its
larger counterpart, and it is available either as a
supplement to, or completely independently from
Oval Space. The Pickle Factory offers 255 sqm in a slightly askew
rectangular shape, with white walls throughout. Steel
beams across the ceiling facilitate rigging equipment
overhead and the frosted skylights allow natural
daylight to pour through: this is your ideal intimate
blank canvas, ready for dressing & transforming by
the imaginative minds of location managers, wedding
planners, pop-up stores or restaurant operators and anyone in need of an intimate reception space.
Operated by the same acclaimed events team
behind Oval Space, The Pickle Factory boasts a
large open plan reception hall, a dedicated kitchen
space, disabled access, two separate entrances,
toilet facilities and 3-phase power. Capacity ranges
from 80 for seated dinners to 150 for receptions.
The adjacent courtyard can be utilised to facilitate
loading-in, as an additional reception point or for
off-street parking. Long-term hire, dry hire or
collaborative projects are all being considered for
this lovely addition to East London’s venue landscape.
The Pickle Factory is licensed for the sale of alcohol
(on and off premises) until 11pm on weekdays and
midnight at weekends. Clients so far include Google,
Pop-up Cinema Video Dayz & frequent Oval Space
partners Forza Win.
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TECHNICAL SPECS
MAIN SPACE
AUDIO FACILITIES / LIGHTING / RIGGING
Ground Floor + Part First Floor Venue
The venue is a blank canvas near-rectangular
space, with 5 pillars on one side supporting 5
steel metal beams underneath 5 sealed frosted
polycarbonate skylights
Direct access to a disabled toilet
Access to Courtyard via shutter
Small lockable pantry or storage by entrance
Audio equipment may be made available via
Oval Space – a large inventory available on request.
Please discuss your requirements with your Event
manager who can provide quotes.
4 x overhead house lights controlled by single switch
Steel beams overhead allow for light-weight rigging
(fairy lights, projectors etc) – rigging of any large or
heavy items must be discussed with your Event Manager.
KITCHEN PREP AREA
FIRE ACTION PLAN
Boiler - Sink - Fridge – Hot Water –
Ample surface space for food preparation
Access to 13amp and 32amp 3 phase power
In the event of a fire occurring within the premises
during an event, alarms will be activated in all areas.
The Duty Manager will ascertain in which area of the
premises the alarm has been set off. The hirer will then
be advised as follows: False Alarm – no evacuation
required, no further action: Or Immediate evacuation
required from the building.
FACILITIES & POWER SUPPLY
Main Space - 4 x double 13 amp sockets,
spread evenly across the venue
Courtyard – 2 x 13amp IP44 rated plugs &
2 x 16amp IP44 rated plugs
Kitchen – 1 x 32amp 3 phase power
(for cooker) in kitchen & 3 x 13amp plugs
Access to cold running water tap from courtyard
TOILETS
Large Men’s urinals & 1 x cubicle (1st floor)
Ladies’ with 4 x cubicles (1st floor)
Disabled Toilet – (ground floor)
MEASUREMENTS
Main Space 7m x 15m at narrowest points /
7.5m x 20m at widest point
Ceiling Height main space – 3m at lowest point /
4.2m at highest point (please note ceiling is slanted)
Shutter entrance width – 3.66m wide /
Small shutter 1.86m wide
In the event that immediate evacuation being required,
the procedure below is to be followed: Evacuation should
be immediate and no attempt should be made to gather
or retrieve possessions from any parts of the building.
No attempt should be made to enter the building until
given the all clear by the Duty Manager. Evacuation shall
be onto the paved area outside Oval Space (29-32 The
Oval), directly across the road. Emergency exits are
signed with a figure of a running man above the door or
exit. Evacuate in an orderly manner, as quickly as possible
and without running.
When it is safe to do so, the Duty Manager will advise you
when you may re-enter the
building. The hirer is required to bring these procedures
to the attention of all staff and all attendees immediately
before the event commences.
Local Police Station: Victoria Park Square
12 Victoria Park Square, London E2 9NZ, 020 7515 1212
INTERNET
Dedicated fibre-optic high-speed internet
100MB per second upload and download speed
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PREFERRED SUPPLIERS
HOW TO FIND US
CATERING
TRANSPORT
We serve delicious organic food,
Bethnal Green Tube Station - 900M - (Central Line)
responsibly sourced from reputable suppliers.
We are able to cater for 5 – 200 people,
standing or seated (menus on request).
We also work with the following partners:
Cambridge Heath Road Rail Station - 350M -
www.partyingredients.co.uk
www.seasonedevents.co.uk
www.bubblefood.com
www.e5bakehouse.com
www.thegingerpig.co.uk
stands located down The Oval
(Trains from Liverpool Street, Enfield, Chestnut)
Buses 26, 48, 55, 106, 254, 309, 388, 394, D3, D4
Bike stands outside the premises & additional bike
Barclays Bikes available at Pritchard’s Road
PARKING
There is limited free parking directly opposite the venue.
Suspended parking available via Tower Hamlets council
FURNITURE HIRE
by arrangement. Regular parking restrictions apply
www.partyingredients.co.uk
www.seasonedevents.co.uk
www.bubblefood.com
www.e5bakehouse.com
www.thegingerpig.co.uk
otherwise. See road for details.
NEAREST PARKING
Roman Road (08:30 – 18:00)
Whitechapel High Street NPC (06:00 – 19:00)
Great Eastern Street NCP (06:00 – 20:00)
LIGHTING, SOUND &
PRODUCTION HIRE
www.yahire.com
www.allenshire.co.uk
www.cityfurniturehireltd.com
DRAPING
www.cover-it-up.com
STAGING
www.zerodblive.com
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LOAD IN
Direct from ground floor through shutter –
Shutter entrance width – 3.66m wide /
Small shutter 1.86m wide
WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO SLEEP
We can provide catering in-house via our events
WE REALLY LIKE
team - please enquire for details. We work with a
Town Hall Hotel
network of reliable suppliers & provide delicious,
Patriot Square, London E2 9NF
organic food (sourced locally wherever possible),
020 7871 0460 / www.townhallhotel.com
which can be offered on a self-service basis or
served by a smart waiting team, depending on your
The Hoxton Hotel
requirements, preferences and budget. For more
81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
information contact your Event Manager – sample
020 7550 1000 / www.hoxtonhotels.com
menus can be provided on request. Alternatively
we also work with the followingsuppliers:
WE REALLY LIKE
Bistrotheque
General Enquiries / 020 7033 9932
(Dinner only Mon-Fri, Brunch Sat-Sun)
www.ovalspace.co.uk
23-27 Wadeson Street, London E2 9DR
picklefactory@ovalspace.co.uk
020 8983 7900 / www.bistrotheque.com
The Pickle Factory – 13-14 The Oval, London E2 9DT
Upmarket loft-style brasserie and bar,
booking advised
Mr Buckley’s
Design / info@orderdesign.co.uk
CONTACT INFO
(Brunch & Dinner – Daily)
277 Hackney Road, London E2 8NA
020 3664 0033 / www.mrbuckleys.com
Celine Khor
Events & Corporate Development
ck@ovalspace.co.uk
Jonathan Pannikou
General Manager - jp@ovalspace.co.uk
Upmarket brunch and a selection of
Vincent Poisson
interesting small plates for dinner
Team Assistant – vp@ovalspace.co.uk
Ombra Restaurant
Dominic Gross
(Informal Lunch & Dinner - Daily)
Technical manager - dg@ovalspace.co.uk
1 Vyner Street, London E2 9DG
020 8981 5150 / www.ombrabar.com
Normal office hours at Oval Space & The Pickle Factory
Venetian dishes and cicchetti
are 10:00 – 18:00, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Hackney Bureau
(Breakfast & Lunch - Daily)
3 Mare Street, London E8 4RP
020 8533 6083 / www.hackneybureau.com
Quality organic sandwiches, salads and juices
London Fields & Broadway Market are both a
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10 minute walk along the canal and have a large
selection of cafes, restaurants and bars
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