What Cripps & Co does

Cripps & Co is a UK-based wedding and events venue operator founded in 1990 by Mark and Felicity Henriques. The company operates 12 venues across England, comprising 10 Cripps & Co-branded properties and 2 Yardspace-branded venues, with a footprint spanning multiple regional markets. Its core commercial offering is wedding venue hire, supplemented by corporate and private events, branded ticketed dining experiences (Feast Nights), and a concert series (Verbeia). The business primarily serves couples planning weddings in the UK, alongside corporate clients booking private events and consumers attending the fee-paying public events.

The company's primary differentiator is fire-cooked cuisine, prepared using Asado grills, rotisseries, custom-built BBQs, and wood-fired ovens, which functions as both a culinary signature and a marketing hook. Operationally, the business uses the Cordero booking platform for wedding enquiries and reservations. It also operates Cripps Drinks, an in-house premium spirits brand that has won international awards, extending the brand into consumer packaged goods.

Revenue is generated primarily from wedding venue hire (multi-day events at individual venues), corporate and private event bookings, ticket sales for Feast Nights and the Verbeia Concert Series, and Cripps Drinks. The company is family-run with 51-100 employees, has not taken external investment, and operates without publicly disclosed financials. Pricing data is partial: Feast Nights at £70-80 per cover and concerts at £45-110 per ticket are visible, while wedding venue hire pricing is not publicly itemised.

Name

Cripps & Co

Legal name

Cripps Barn Group Ltd

Website

https://crippsandco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cripps & Co is a UK-based, family-run wedding and events venue operator with 12 venues across England, differentiated by fire-cooked cuisine and supplemented by Cripps Drinks (in-house spirits) and a concert series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Venue Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Wedding venues
• Event catering
• Barn venues
• Corporate event hosting
• Fire-cooked cuisine

Headquarters

HQ city

Cirencester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Hire: Cripps & Co generates primary revenue from exclusive venue hire for wedding celebrations. Venues are booked for ceremonies, receptions, and private events with packages that include venue use, catering, and staff.
2. Corporate and Private Events: Revenue from corporate events, Christmas parties, and private celebrations. Events are hosted throughout the year with dedicated on-site teams.
3. Feast Nights: Ticketed dining experiences at £70-80 per person where guests sample signature dishes and wines. These serve as both revenue source and marketing/lead generation for wedding bookings.
4. Concert and Entertainment Events: Special events like the Verbeia Concert Series with ticket prices ranging from £45-110 per person for concert experiences with optional dinner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cripps & Co operates a portfolio of 11 converted barn and walled-garden wedding and event venues across England, selling exclusive-use venue hire bundled with in-house fire-cooked catering. Supporting offerings include ticketed Feast Night tasting events, corporate and private party hire, the Verbeia Concert Series, the Yardspace street-food-style sub-brand, and an in-house Cripps Drinks spirits range.

Product overview

Cripps & Co is a UK-based wedding and events venue company operating a portfolio of 12 barn and countryside venues across England. The portfolio includes 10 Cripps & Co branded venues (Cripps Barn, Dorfold, Grangefields, Hazel Gap, Healey Barn, Shustoke Barn, Stone Barn, The Tithe Barn, Thorpe Garden) plus 2 Yardspace sub-brand venues (Ivy Lodge, Old Gore). The venues operate as exclusive-use wedding destinations offering in-house catering services, primarily featuring fire-cooked feasts using BBQs, rotisseries, and wood-fired ovens. The company also provides corporate and private event services, concert series, and operates an in-house drinks brand (Cripps Gin & Vodka) alongside curated wine selections. All venues emphasize open-flame cooking, rustic charm, and exceptional food as core differentiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yardspace: A wedding and events venue brand created by Baz & Fred, featuring street-food-style dining with pizza oven and Argentinian Asado firepit, operating Ivy Lodge and Old Gore venues
• Baz & Fred

Products and services

• Cripps Barn The original flagship Cripps & Co wedding venue in Gloucestershire, a converted barn offering exclusive-use ceremonies and receptions with in-house fire-cooked catering.
• Dorfold A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Cheshire featuring a historic barn and estate grounds for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
• Grangefields A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Derbyshire offering rustic barn facilities for weddings and events with in-house fire-cooked catering.
• Hazel Gap A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Nottinghamshire with barn facilities for exclusive-use ceremonies and receptions.
• Healey Barn A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Northumberland featuring barn accommodations and in-house catering for wedding celebrations.
• Shustoke Barn A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Warwickshire offering barn facilities for weddings and celebrations with in-house fire-cooked food.
• Stone Barn A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Gloucestershire with stone barn facilities for exclusive-use weddings and in-house catering.
• The Tithe Barn A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Yorkshire set in a historic tithe barn, used for ceremonies, receptions, and the Verbeia Concert Series.
• Thorpe Garden A Cripps & Co wedding venue in Staffordshire set in a Victorian walled garden, featuring a hand-crafted wooden yurt and a contemporary ceremony room designed by RIBA-award-winning architect Seth Stein. Civil ceremony capacity 140, with capacity for up to 200 for drinks and dancing.
• Ivy Lodge A Yardspace wedding venue featuring a castellated lodge and barn set in Cirencester Park grounds, with rustic timbers, open-fire cooking, fire pits, and Cotswolds views. Civil ceremony capacity 140.
• Old Gore Barn A Yardspace wedding venue overlooking a rolling Cotswolds valley with a show kitchen featuring pizza oven and Argentinian Asado, Funktion-One sound system, and late-night license until 12:00am. Civil ceremony capacity 150.
• Feast Nights Ticketed tasting events held at each Cripps & Co and Yardspace venue where prospective wedding clients and the public can sample signature fire-cooked dishes, BBQs, rotisseries, and hand-picked wines. Prices range from £70-£80 per person.
• Corporate Events and Private Functions Event hosting services for corporate gatherings, Christmas parties, and private celebrations across the Cripps & Co venue portfolio. Spaces accommodate 50-200 guests with Function-One sound systems, late-night licenses, outdoor fire pits, and heated barns.
• The Verbeia Concert Series Classical music concert series hosted at The Tithe Barn featuring live performances. Standard tickets £45 per person (champagne reception, recital, interval canapés); dinner and concert package £110 per person including 2-course dinner.
• Cripps Drinks In-house range of premium spirits including Cripps Gin and Vodka, served across Cripps & Co venues. Recognised with multiple international drinks awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of expertise in wedding and event hosting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gloucestershire Registration ServiceminorOthersLocal registrar service for civil ceremonies at Cripps & Co venues in Gloucestershire. Contact: Tel: 01452 425060. Required for legal marriage ceremonies at venues like Old Gore.
• Lichfield RegistrarsminorOthersLocal registrar service for civil ceremonies at Thorpe Garden in Staffordshire. Contact: Tel: 0300 111 8001. Required for legal marriage ceremonies.
• Constantine HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended accommodation partner for Thorpe Garden weddings. A restored Victorian manor sleeping up to 40 guests, located a short stroll from the venue. Offers 10% discount for feast night attendees.
• The New InnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended accommodation partner with 15 rooms located in Coln St Aldwyns, 15 minutes from Old Gore and Ivy Lodge venues. Featured as part of accommodation packages for wedding guests.
• The StumpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended accommodation partner with 10 rooms, located 10 minutes from Old Gore and Ivy Lodge venues. Has a cosy barn available for private hire.
• Cripps DrinkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house brand of premium spirits (Gin and Vodka) created for Cripps & Co venues. Now recognised with many international drinks awards. Raises the bar of house spirits across all venues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eastnor Castle: Herefordshire exclusive-use castle estate hosting weddings and events with in-house catering — competes in the same premium UK exclusive-use wedding market as Cripps & Co.
• Galgorm Collection: Northern Ireland luxury resort and wedding venue with multiple event spaces and in-house catering — comparable multi-venue premium wedding operator, albeit with a hotel/resort base rather than barn conversions.
• Colshaw Hall: Exclusive-use Cheshire wedding venue with on-site catering and a focus on food-led celebrations — closely overlaps Cripps & Co's premium, food-differentiated wedding proposition.
• Curradine Barns: Worcestershire-based barn wedding venue with in-house catering — competes directly with Cripps & Co for English countryside weddings and offers a similar food-led positioning.
• The Ashes: Peak District barn wedding venue with bespoke in-house catering — directly comparable to Cripps & Co's countryside barn weddings with food as a core differentiator.
• Heaton House Farm: Exclusive-use barn wedding venue in Cheshire offering in-house catering with rural countryside positioning — directly comparable to Cripps & Co's barn venue model and target customer segment.
• Brocket Hall: Hertfordshire exclusive-use estate hosting weddings and corporate events with in-house catering — comparable premium UK wedding venue operator competing for similar mid-to-affluent client segments.
• The Mill Barns: Multi-venue barn wedding operator in Shropshire with in-house catering — comparable to Cripps & Co's portfolio-of-barns model serving mid-to-premium UK couples.

Emerging players

• River Cottage: UK food and event brand offering cookery courses, weddings, and private events with a farm-to-firepit food narrative — adjacent rather than direct, but shares Cripps & Co's fire-cooking, food-led event identity.

Broad incumbents

• Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons: Oxfordshire luxury hotel and two-Michelin-star restaurant with extensive private event and wedding hosting — a broader incumbent that overlaps Cripps & Co's premium event positioning but operates as a hotel rather than barn venue specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/crippsandco
• Instagraminstagram.com/crippsandco
• TikToktiktok.com/@crippsandco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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