Corporate Events & Private Dining at Zari

Corporate Events & Private Dining at Zari

Table of Contents:

  1. Host Your Next Corporate Event at Zari Restaurant
  2. Executive Dinners & Seasonal Functions
  3. Event Spaces & Capacity
  4. Planning & Booking Timeline
  5. Why Businesses Choose Zari for Corporate Functions
  6. Business Lunches That Impress
  7. Indian Cooking Masterclass for Team Building
  8. Book Your Corporate Event in Crawley
  9. FAQ’s

Host Your Next Corporate Event at Zari Restaurant

With corporate events for many local, national and international companies being a regular fixture in the diary, Zari Restaurant and Lounge Bar is widely recognised as a fine dining, corporate event venue in Crawley, West Sussex.

We understand that attention to detail and flexibility is as important as the venue itself!

Zari has three versatile event spaces for exclusive use, ranging from a private dining room through to the whole venue.  Being ideally located close to Gatwick with good local transport links and nearby overnight accommodation, makes Zari Restaurant an ideal event location.

Executive Dinners & Seasonal Functions

When planning an evening networking dinner, executive entertaining, Office Christmas Party  or a corporate celebration, attention must be given both to the venue, and the food’s ability to accommodate different tastes and dietary requirements.  Indian cuisine, and especially Zari’s freshly prepared dishes are an excellent choice for this.

Providing bespoke Indian catering in Crawley for corporate events, and with thirty-five years proven expertise, Zari Restaurant is widely recognised for their welcoming and relaxing environment which blends with a discreet and professional service.   Attentive, skilled waiting staff are on hand for the duration of each event to meet every need.  We take the time to ensure that both the organiser and guests can relax and enjoy the fine dining and celebration to the full.

Event Spaces & Capacity

Large or small, we have the perfect setting for your business, entertainment and celebrations.  Zari’s flexible event space and rooms, combined with sumptuous food and a relaxing ambience, make it the perfect venue for a private meeting or corporate party.

Private Room

With direct access to the garden area with its additional seating, the exclusive use of this room is perfect for networking events, business lunches, or corporate parties.

  • Seats 45 guests
  • Elegant dining room environment 
  • Sophisticated setting with candles for warmth and ambiance
  • Upholstered chairs provide comfort and style

Main Dining Area

Setting the mood for fine dining, Zari’s contemporary look is created with soft lighting and minimalist furnishings.

  • Seats up to 80 guests
  • Luxury dark wood tables with upholstered chairs and banquettes 
  • Elegant table settings with stylish table lamps.
  • Warm, ambient lighting

Full Restaurant Booking

Perfect for those larger celebrations and momentous moments, Zari restaurant in Crawley can be booked for your sole use.  It is ideal for larger corporate events, company-wide Christmas parties and team celebrations.

  • Accommodates up to 155 dining guests
  • Sophisticated decor with warm ambient lighting
  • Dedicated staff for attentive service

Planning & Booking Timeline

Where possible, we would recommend that the private dining room, main restaurant or full venue hire for corporate functions, is reserved at least six months in advance, to ensure we can book your event for the day you require. 

However, Zari restaurant knows that this planning is not always possible and will always do everything to accommodate a later request if possible.  Please call us 01293 525107 or email info@zarirestuarant.co.uk to find out more.

Why Businesses Choose Zari for Corporate Functions

Established as a fine dining Indian restaurant and trusted corporate entertaining venue, Zari Restaurant and Lounge Bar are proud to host business meals and corporate events for many of the local, national, and international businesses located in and around the Crawley and Gatwick Area.  Our success is regularly attributed to:

  • Freshly prepared sumptuous cuisine
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive but discreet staff
  • Flexible room and venue hire options
  • Fully accessible venue
  • Accommodate most dietary needs and retain selection of flavoursome dishes to choose from. 
  • Authentic favourites and special regional dishes
  • Extensive, stand-alone vegetarian and vegan menu
  • Gluten free options

Business Lunches That Impress

Zari Restaurant and Lounge Bar understand that a lunch service needs to be fast!  The array of dishes with tantalising flavours are promptly created upon ordering.  And, the use of aromatic freshly prepared spices and locally sourced fresh produce, further ensures that every dish is special.

In addition, our knowledgeable waiting staff are readily available to provide information and assist with menu recommendations or ingredients, for those with allergies or dietary requirements.

  • Each individual dish is freshly created upon ordering
  • Any dietary requirements and preferences can be catered for 
  • Full Vegan menu
  • Gluten free options
  • Skilled chefs are happy to meet every guest’s needs

Indian Cooking Masterclass for Team Building

Catering to all skill levels, enjoying Indian cuisine does not just have to be a fine dining experience at Zari! 

Embracing the culture, traditions, and flavours that make Indian cuisine so unique, Zari’s interactive Indian cooking masterclass for corporate team building teaches each participant to cook a restaurant quality four-course Indian meal from scratch.

The three hour corporate team-building Indian Cookery Masterclass brings work colleagues together for fun, team bonding and shared experiences, as they learn about the power of spices and how best to embrace them. 

Discover some of the Zari’s chefs’ top tricks of the trade!  Each participant will create their meal to eat later at the restaurant as they share their culinary success with their team, or they can take it home with them.

  • Create authentic regional Indian dishes. 
  • Use the power of Indian spices to infuse food the authentic way.
  • Learn secret Indian marinating techniques.
  • Discover how to make and bake your own perfect naan bread.

Book Your Corporate Event in Crawley

To find out more about our corporate venue hire, private dining options, and Indian catering services in Crawley, and to book your special event at Zari Restaurant and Lounge Bar, call our events team on 01293 525107 or email: info@zarirestuarant.co.uk 

FAQ: 

Q. Do you offer set packages for corporate bookings?
Yes.  We have a range of set corporate packages.  These are flexible and can be tailored to your specific business needs.  In addition, menus can be created for your event by our talented chefs to suit tastes and requirements too.

Q. Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
We cater for all sizes of events, with a private dining room for smaller private events and hire of the whole venue to accommodate up to 155 seated guests

Q. Can you accommodate AV equipment or presentations?
Yes, if requested in advance.  When booking your corporate event, please let us know your technical requirements, so that we may work with you to ensure you have all you need on the day.

Q. Do you offer corporate Christmas party menus?
Yes. We have a range of festive set menus.  Dietary requirements can be accommodated within these for your Christmas Party Celebrations.

Q. What is the cancellation policy for business events?
Our cancellation policy varies depending on the size of the booking.  We recommend discussing these terms during your enquiry.