Meet the team
Here at New Craven Hall we give a personal service, allowing you the confidence that your event is taken care of in every way. Our small but mighty team are on hand throughout the entire process.
Creative Director
Jane
Jane’s journey in the wedding and events industry all started through fashion. With a degree in fashion design, she worked in occasion wear for six years, including a role as a bridal stylist and seamstress. This helped ignite her passion for the wedding industry as a whole.
With an eye for every detail, Jane is on hand to help you through your entire planning process and on hand on the day to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Managing Director
Ben
Coming from a management role in the music industry and working as an independent events promoter for six years, Ben now works mostly behind the scenes at New Craven Hall, handling the daily operations, accounts and business development.
Alongside Jane and the team, he also helps manage the front of house to create the best possible event experience for our clients.
Venue & Events Manager
Phil
With extensive experience in hospitality from silver service dining to pub management, as well as several years as a wedding photographer, Phil draws on his industry-wide knowledge to manage the logistics and customer experience for all of our events.
Alongside Emily and the team, Phil is busy both front of house and behind the scenes to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the venue.
Assistant Venue & Events Manager
Charlotte
Working in weddings and events is Charlotte’s career passion, having been in various senior roles across the hospitality industry, and is on hand to take care of our couples and clients, managing their event processes from start to finish.
Charlotte works to ensure all the finishing touches are in place for every event, allowing our guests to enjoy the best experience possible.
Our amazing
Event team
Our fun and friendly bar and door staff are on hand to give you a warm welcome and ensure you and your guests enjoy your time at the venue. Our diverse team is full of character and expertise, and you will always be greeted with a smile!
Morale Officer
Dougie
The cheekiest but best looking member of our team. He has no experience in events so we won’t leave him in charge of your big day, but you may find him sniffing around on your visits to the venue, or just asleep in the office.
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Explore our venue
We are proud to offer an industrial, urban luxe events space in the heart of Leeds. Its aesthetics embrace this while housing a desirable and modern space for a variety of events.