Corporate Event Hire Reading
Reading and the Thames Valley are home to some of the UK's biggest names in technology, telecoms and financial services. Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco and countless other companies have their UK headquarters along this stretch of the M4 corridor. That concentration of corporate activity means Reading's events calendar is packed — team building days, quarterly celebrations, client hospitality evenings, conference entertainment and end-of-year parties run throughout the year.
As corporate event specialists with over 15 years of experience, we provide interactive entertainment and catering that helps these events land well. We understand the Thames Valley corporate culture: professional, results-oriented, but ready to let loose when the occasion calls for it.
What We Bring to Thames Valley Corporate Events
Reading's corporate events often involve tech-savvy audiences who appreciate well-executed entertainment. Interactive games go down particularly well in this environment. Batak reaction games bring out competitive instincts — leaderboards get people talking and returning for another attempt throughout the event. Racing simulators create a focal point that draws people in, especially at company fun days and product launches.
Photo booths and magic mirrors work across the spectrum of corporate occasions, from relaxed summer parties to formal awards evenings. They give guests an activity that's fun without being demanding, and the digital sharing options appeal to audiences who instinctively reach for their phones.
For companies exhibiting at trade shows and industry events in the Thames Valley, branded games make your stand genuinely interactive. We design, print and apply custom graphics in-house, matching your corporate identity precisely. An interactive game draws more sustained attention than a banner and a bowl of sweets ever will.
Fun food catering adds an informal social element. Pizza ovens, hog roasts, candy floss and popcorn carts create relaxed gathering points — particularly effective at events where you want people from different departments or offices to mix naturally.
Reading and Thames Valley Venues
The Select Car Leasing Stadium (formerly Madejski Stadium) hosts corporate events and private functions alongside its sporting calendar. Its conference and banqueting suites handle everything from intimate client dinners to large company celebrations. We've delivered to events at the stadium where the setting itself generates energy and excitement.
Reading's hotels and conference centres along the M4 corridor — including venues in Green Park, Thames Valley Park and Arlington Business Park — cater for the region's ongoing corporate event needs. These modern business park venues are well set up for entertainment delivery, with good access and flexible spaces.
Beyond Reading itself, the Thames Valley stretches to encompass Bracknell, Wokingham, Maidenhead and Slough, all of which have significant corporate populations. Country house hotels in the Berkshire countryside offer a more characterful alternative for away days and client entertainment.
Reading also benefits from excellent transport links. The M4 provides fast road connections, and Great Western Railway services from Reading station bring guests from London Paddington in under half an hour. For event organisers, this accessibility means higher attendance and easier logistics for guests travelling from different locations.
Our Route to Reading
We're based in Coventry, around 80 miles from Reading. The M40 gets us there in roughly 1.5 hours — a direct, reliable route that we travel frequently for Thames Valley events. Our team arrives ahead of your event, sets up all equipment, tests everything, and provides support throughout. We handle collection once the event finishes.
Our central England base means we serve Reading at competitive rates compared to London-based suppliers, which matters for Thames Valley companies that are used to paying London prices for services that often come from outside the capital anyway.
Planning Entertainment for Reading Corporate Events
The Thames Valley's corporate events tend to be well-organised affairs with clear objectives. Event organisers here usually know what they want to achieve — whether that's helping a newly merged team bond, rewarding staff after a demanding project, impressing visiting clients, or keeping conference delegates engaged between presentations.
That clarity makes our job easier. When you tell us the purpose of your event, the venue space, the number of guests and the atmosphere you're aiming for, we can make targeted recommendations rather than offering a generic package.
A team building day for a tech company benefits from games that level the playing field — reaction games and simulators don't require specialist knowledge, so everyone starts equal. A client hospitality evening calls for entertainment that facilitates conversation rather than dominating the room. A staff Christmas party needs a mix of activities and catering that creates a celebratory atmosphere for a diverse group of people.
Why Thames Valley Companies Choose Fun Pro UK
We're a family-run business that delivers consistent quality. All equipment is professional-grade and safety-tested, we carry full public liability insurance, and our own team handles every event — no subcontractors, no variability. Companies across the Thames Valley return to us because they value reliability and personal service.
We also offer something that matters to multi-site companies: consistency across locations. If your company hosts events in Reading, Birmingham, London and Manchester, you get the same quality and service from a single supplier, managed by people who know your preferences and expectations.
Get in Touch About Your Reading Corporate Event
Contact our team on 0247-722-0701. Tell us about your event and we'll recommend entertainment that works for your venue, your audience and your objectives. Whether it's a Thames Valley business park team day or a major conference, we'll help you make it memorable.
