01 The Brief
Match My Venue was approached to source a venue for an exclusive afterparty taking place alongside The London Coffee Festival.
The client required a venue within walking distance of The Truman Brewery that could accommodate 100 guests for an evening celebrating Ugandan coffee, culture and hospitality.
Key requirements included:
Venue within five minutes of The Truman Brewery
Three distinct event zones
Coffee cupping and tasting experiences
Networking space with food, drinks and entertainment
Capacity for multiple commercial coffee machines
Flexible supplier policies
Modern, design-led environment
The event needed to showcase authentic Ugandan culture while creating a memorable experience for industry professionals, buyers and guests attending the festival.
02 Our Approach
With only one month until the event, speed and venue suitability were critical.
The brief required more than simply finding a space close to The Truman Brewery. The venue needed to support significant power requirements, accommodate specialist coffee equipment and provide three connected yet distinct areas for different event experiences.
Our venue search focused on:
Location and accessibility
Technical capability and power supply
Layout flexibility
Supplier access and logistics
Brand alignment and guest experience
Following an extensive search across East London, we identified a venue that perfectly balanced operational requirements with the creative vision for the event.
03 Our Role
The event was hosted at Second Home Spitalfields, a unique design-led venue located just minutes from The Truman Brewery.
The venue allowed the event to be divided into three immersive zones:
Coffee cupping experiences
Espresso tasting stations
Networking, food and entertainment space
Alongside authentic Ugandan catering and speciality coffee experiences, guests enjoyed live entertainment and cultural elements designed to celebrate Uganda's growing reputation within the global coffee industry.
The event management and on-site delivery were provided by The Events Consultant, working alongside a carefully selected team of specialist suppliers.
04 The Event
Match My Venue acted as the venue finding and supplier sourcing partner for the project.
Our support included:
Venue sourcing and shortlisting
Venue negotiations and contracting
Site visits and venue selection support
Supplier recommendations and introductions
Catering and production sourcing
Technical feasibility reviews
Full Event Management
Budget and supplier coordination support
Working closely with the client to deliver the event, we helped assemble a trusted supplier network capable of bringing the event concept to life.
05 The Outcome
The event was a significant success, receiving outstanding feedback from attendees, stakeholders and industry representatives.
Guests praised the authenticity of the experience, the quality of the food and coffee, and the seamless integration of cultural storytelling throughout the event.
The High Commissioner of Uganda described the event as a "true taste of home", recognising the attention to detail and commitment to showcasing Ugandan culture authentically.
The success of the event strengthened relationships across all parties involved and reinforced the value of combining specialist venue knowledge with carefully curated supplier partnerships.