A killer way to boost business meetings

An award-winning hospitality operator says more companies are looking to combine business with leisure after a rise in demand for a unique history-inspired experience.

No Ordinary Hospitality Management (NOHM), which operates Coombe Abbey Hotel, has reported an increase in companies looking to book its acclaimed Murder Mystery experience on the same day as conferences and all-staff meetings.

The events have been popular with visitors of all kinds since launching in 1995, and now businesses are consistently hosting exclusive events to tie in with AGMs and all-staff days held at the 12th century venue.

Ron Terry, Group Operations Director at NOHM, which also operates St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry city centre, said the rise in private bookings is part of a wider trend of businesses looking to add a social element to essential meetings.

Kathy Nakra, Director of Sales said: “Coombe Abbey Hotel has been a popular location for business functions of all sizes over the years thanks to its unique spaces and excellent location, and it is only natural that more organisations are looking to take advantage of our acclaimed dining and entertainment when they come here.

“Our Unique Private Events are designed to meet the rising demand to tag a more informal element to corporate functions –this could be as a way of getting everyone together and boosting morale, or simply as a way to let off some steam – and the interest we have had from a variety of organisations this year has been brilliant to see.”

The experience, which includes a threecourse dinner, live entertainment inspired by a medieval tale and a post-show disco, can be tailored to suit parties from 10 to 200– with corporate parties taking place in every month of 2024 so far.

In the experience, which begins as soon as guests enter the Courthouse, visitors are summoned to dinner with the news that a crime has been committed.

Scenes are performed between courses, with diners becoming detectives as they attempt to work out who the culprit is.

For more information visit www.coombeabbey.com/visit/eat-and-drink/dining-types/bespoke-live-events