Retirement Parties & Leaving Dos

A proper send-off for a lifetime of hard work

Retirement Party & Leaving Do Venue Near Heathrow

Whether it's a quiet lunch with the immediate team or a big evening bash with the whole company, The Anchor provides a warm, respectful, and relaxed setting to say "Thank You" and "Good Luck".

Stress-Free Planning for Organisers

Speech Friendly

Quiet areas available for speeches and presentations without shouting over music.

Getting In and Around

Step free from the car park. One step from the bar, with a ramp on request. We don't have an accessible toilet.

Catering Options

Buffets, unlimited tea and coffee, or a sit-down meal ordered from our menu.

Daytime or Evening?

The Long Lunch

Popular for office leaving dos. Book a long table for Friday lunch, enjoy our classics (Fish & Chips, Pies), and let the afternoon drift by. We offer tab facilities for corporate cards.

The Evening Do

Invite partners and spouses for a proper celebration. Use our function area, enjoy a buffet, and perhaps a bit of music to see the retiree off in style.

Catering packages

  • Pizza BuffetMenu pricesMinimum 10 guests
  • Burger Buffet£11ppMinimum 20 guests
  • Sandwich Buffet£12ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Afternoon Tea£16ppMinimum 20 guests
  • Finger Buffet£16ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Fish & Chip Van£18ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Indoor BBQ£18ppMinimum 20 guests
  • Premium Buffet£19ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Prosecco Afternoon Tea£22ppMinimum 20 guests
  • Indian-Inspired Curry Buffet£25ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Tex-Mex Hot Buffet£29ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Mediterranean Hot Buffet£32ppMinimum 30 guests
  • Chicken Goujon Sharing Tray£35 per trayMinimum 25 guests

Minimum 30 guests on buffet packages unless stated. A £250 booking and damage deposit secures your date. It's held separately from your bill and refunded after the event, less any documented deductions.

Take the retirement parties brochure away with you

A proper send-off, with the drinks, food and speeches sorted.

Every space, menu, drinks package and how to book. PDF, 16 pages, 1.2 MB.

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Plan Your Private Event

Send a short enquiry, or explore the cost estimator to plan your event.

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Enquire about your date

Tell us what you have in mind. You do not need to choose catering or a room yet. This enquiry does not hold your date.

We will use your phone and email to manage this booking, including confirmations, reminders, payment links, waitlist updates, and changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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