Conferences & events feedback

2025

"Thank you so much for all your help in organising the event. We have had lots of positive feedback and complements to all you team. From my experience, it was the easiest Away Day we have had. All the college staff we communicated with were just brilliant and the food was like in Michelin star restaurant. Thank you!! University of Cambridge strategy away day, March

"I just wanted to extend my thanks, to all the team at Newnham who supported the day, especially Paolo, the AV Technician and Joe and Raquel, part of the catering team. It is such a lovely setting, made all the more beautiful by the great weather, which I think encouraged everyone to relax and promoted great discussions." University of Cambridge, School of Biological Sciences, March

"Just to let you know that the Festival yesterday went very well. It was a very special occasion for everyone involved. All participants and their parents told me and my colleagues how much they admired Newnham College, the stunning gardens and how much they enjoyed performing in the Old Labs. Thank you very much again for all your help and support to our Festival. Please pass our gratitude to the porters who were very helpful throughout the day. Thank you. European Piano Teachers Association, March
 

2024

"One of the best reviews from the students was the food at Newnham! They loved it." Scholar & Sage, January

"It was almost hard to choose with so many good options! I heard lots of positive comments about the food from our guests. The raspberry and white chocolate profiterole was a highlight!" Cambridge Wireless, April

"We love your college so will definitely return." Powwow Events, July

"Everyone was very well-fed and appreciative of the variety of sandwiches in particular. All of the dietary restrictions were considered well and food was clearly marked." Curator Newnham and Bletchley Park Exhibition, July

"The staff went above and beyond to make our event a success. The AV team were fantastic and they managed to make sense of our complicated requests with the exhibition in the Old Labs. We are very grateful.  We had a wonderful day. It was also very peaceful at the College. The grounds and buildings are beautiful and the venue was perfect for our event." University of Cambridge, Department of Medical Genetics, July

"Food was very good and had loads of compliments from guests regarding how great the food was and the service was outstanding." Wedding, August

"Thanks to your collective efforts, everything was executed at an exceptionally high level! We’ve received numerous positive comments from our colleagues regarding the venue, catering, and dinner—everything was perfect!" Quantinuum, September

"The wedding was superb and you and your team, and Daniel and the catering team, and everyone else at the college were so welcoming and efficient." Wedding, September

"Thank you so much, we had such a wonderful time and really enjoyed the delicious food and generous portions." Peregrines Boat Club, December

"We received nothing but positive comments about the beautiful venue and the truly delicious food. Special mention should be given to the wonderful Raquel and her team, who couldn’t do enough to help us. Raquel was so friendly, professional and efficient; a real credit to the College. All the feedback we received was that guests very much enjoyed the food. I had a vegan option and all 3 courses were delicious and very nicely presented." Old Leysians annual dinner, December

2023

"Overall Newnham exceeded my expectations and made an enormous contribution to the event being such a success (as indicated through feedback from our attendees)...staff were extremely welcoming and eager to help." University of Cambridge, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, March

"The working lunches, teas and coffees were very appetizing and well received. The four course Consortium Dinner held in the College Hall with drinks beforehand was a huge success and was appreciated by everyone, the meal itself being excellent and the service everything one could hope for. The whole environment and atmosphere at Newnham College was extremely pleasant and the people and staff in charge being highly competent and very helpful.” Global Phasing, June 

"The operations team and service were all great so difficult to say what could be improved!" Powwow Events, July

“I’m so grateful for the flexibility and helpfulness encountered at the College. From moving the coffee last minute, arranging early check-ins, AV switch between sessions and helping book a cab, we felt so lucky to work with such a friendly and responsive team at Newnham” Centre for Trophoblast, July 

“Thank you so much for all your support for our event over the past 3 days. Everything at Newnham was excellent – the staff, the food, the room, even the weather! Please pass on our thanks to your team as well as to housekeeping, catering, porters – we had a great event.” University of Cambridge Department of Geography, September 

"Newnham College far exceeded our expectations and the delegates were very impressed with the cleanliness of the college.  The staff were professional and courteous throughout." University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, September

“Yesterday went very well and the attendees were impressed with the College. The Dining Hall was a particular subject of conversation”. University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, September 

“Everything was above expectations (and these were already very high). It was an unforgettable day, extremely well hosted and supported, in a breath taking environment” Sanofi, September 

"Everyone was blown away by the whole experience." Peregrine Boat Club, September

“I would particularly like to thank the team who looked after us from the drinks reception through to dinner. All the staff were friendly, helpful and did an amazing job. University of Cambridge, Department of Radiology, October 

"Everything was spot on and staff were extremely helpful." eLife, December