The room
A private room for you
130 m² of light-filled space, furniture arranged to your specifications, cloakroom, and sound system included. Up to 100 standing guests.
PhD Celebration
Your thesis reception in Dijon, worthy of your years of work
A privatized room right in the center of Dijon, a homemade cocktail, and drinks handpicked with our wine merchant. You've just supported us, now let us serve you.
★★★★★4.8 / 5 based on 193 Google reviews
Over 850 events organized
4 modular spacescan be privatized together or separately
From 5 to 120 participantsin a single room or in breakout groups
Food 100 % Homemadecooked on-site, the same day
A turn-key organizationzero mental load, a single point of contact
In the heart of Dijonand 1.5 hours from Paris by TGV
Room rental for thesis party
A simple formula: the room, the cocktail, the drinks
After years of work and a defense, the last thing you want to do is manage trays and cups. We privatize the room, set up the buffet, run the bar, and clean up at the end. You just toast with your jury, family, and friends, and that's it.
A clear budget from the start
The quote details the room, the cocktail per person, and the drinks, line by line. No surprises, and options that can be adjusted to the number of guests up to a few days beforehand.
The formula
Three ingredients, zero mental load
Everything is prepared on-site by our team, and service is provided from the first to the last glass.
The cocktail
The homemade cocktail
Savory and sweet canapés prepared on the same day by our team. Special diets and allergies are accommodated without question.
The drinks
Wines, crémant & soft drinks
A short, carefully curated wine list in collaboration with our partner caviste: Burgundy wines, crémant, soft drinks, and coffee. Service provided by our team.
Space
The room for your thesis reception
Scroll through the photos to picture yourself there, or come see it over a cup of coffee.
130 m² · up to 100 guests.
A private room for you
The large volume of the space, bright and welcoming, just a stone's throw from the center. The ideal room to bring together a jury, family, friends, and colleagues for a drink after the defense.
Capabilities by format
- Standing cocktail party100
- Seated meal45
Equipment
- Coffee machine
- Mini-bar
- Screen & wireless sharing
- Sound system & connectivity
- Daylight
The large format option
The privatization of the venue
For large gatherings, we privatize the entire venue: the four rooms and the courtyard just for you. Ideal for around thirty guests or more, to move seamlessly from cocktail to meal and then to coffee without ever feeling cramped.
Capabilities
- Guestsup to 120
- Sales4 + the courtyard
Equipment
- Access to the 4 rooms & the courtyard
- Professional equipped kitchen
- Screen & wireless sharing
- Sound system & connectivity
- Coffee machine & minibar
- Daylight, locker room
They talk about it better than we do
They celebrated at our place
Moments that matter, served with care.
★★★★★We can arrange the space however we want
The space is very welcoming. You can arrange the space as you see fit, everything is done to make you feel very comfortable. Ideal place, perfect location and we ate very well. I will come back without hesitation!
★★★★★A real treat, and lots of tips
A great time spent with family! We loved learning lots of culinary tips with François. Besides being educational, it was a real treat: the dishes were delicious. The atmosphere was top-notch thanks to our chef. We are already looking forward to doing it again!
★★★★★A team that listens to the participants
Extremely satisfied with having participated in the sushi workshop: friendly atmosphere, pleasant team attentive to the participants, demonstration of technical techniques, advice, explanations, and availability.
★★★★★A friend's 40th birthday, kitchen edition
We were looking for something different for a friend's 40th birthday. We spent three hours cooking as a team with a top-notch chef, and we ate what we made. Everyone left asking when we were coming back.
★★★★★A tour of the world in one workshop
Brazilian aperitif workshop featuring four creations: cod fish accras, coxinhas, ceviche, and pão de queijo. To be enjoyed at the end of the workshop with a caipirinha, delicious!
★★★★★The ideal activity for a bachelorette party
Cooking together with a chef, learning their techniques, and sharing a truly convivial moment. The theme was perfectly mastered, and the pleasure of tasting what we cooked is a real bonus. An ideal activity for a bachelorette party.
The schedule
Standard schedule for a thesis defense party
You are just coming out of your thesis defense, everything is already ready.
5:30 PM · Everything is ready
The room is set up before your arrival: buffet, glasses, coat check. You have nothing to install.
6:30 PM · Arrival of guests
Jury, family, friends, and colleagues are welcomed with an initial glass. Service circulates from the very first minutes.
7:00 PM · The cocktail party
Homemade savory and sweet pastries, bar run by our team, soft drinks and coffee available.
20:00 · The speeches
Time for thank-yous, microphone at the ready. Another round is poured to toast the title of doctor.
10:00 PM · You leave, we clean up
End of the reception at the agreed time. The cleanup is on us.
Food
At our house, indulgence is a quality
100 % of the food is prepared on-site, the same day, by our team.
Morning
Welcome coffee
Coffee, tea and freshly squeezed juices, mini artisanal pastries and fresh fruit platters upon arrival of the participants.
At noon or in the evening
Lunch and cocktail reception
Standing format, bite-sized food to share. Everyone moves around and talks, with no seating chart to manage.
At noon or in the evening
Seated meal
In glass jars for flexible service, or a chef's meal served on a plate when you want to make an impression.
The breaks
Morning & afternoon break
Homemade cake and fresh fruit platters, set up directly in the room so as not to break your rhythm.
The aperitif
Appetizers & Wines
Wine selected with our partner wine merchant: Burgundy wines, crémant, champagne. Non-alcoholic options just as carefully crafted.
Contact Us
The recipe for our meticulous side dish
1
Let's trade
We will call you back to understand your goals, constraints, and the format that truly fits your team. Detailed quote within 24 hours.
The sales team
2
On affine
Before D-Day, we will get back in touch and finalize the last details: timing, seating chart, allergies and dietary requirements, staggered arrivals, and equipment to plan for.
The event team
3
We've got this
On the big day, all you have to do is enjoy yourself. The team is on site from the welcome coffee to the last drink, and you have no outside service providers to coordinate.
The whole team
Our team
Our team attentive
Eight people, three departments, and hospitality as the guiding principle. It is the same team that builds your event with you, prepares it, and welcomes you on the big day.
Commercial
Events
Cooking
ClaraHead chef & programming
AntoninCo-founder & CEO
MathildeSite and Sales Director
RomeoCommercial
ClementineEvent Project Manager
RomaneEvent Project Manager
ThomasHead chef
MagaliePremises maintenance
Let's move on to your day
Tell us the date, we'll tell you everything else in 24 hours
A detailed quote, a proposed day itinerary, and a real person on the other end of the line who knows the venue inside and out.
Address6-8 bd de la Trémouille, 21000 Dijon
From the station10 min walk
From Paris1 h 35 by TGV
Capacity5 to 120 people
Sales4 modular spaces
Frequently asked questions
What we are asked for most often
How much does it cost to rent out a venue for a thesis defense party?
The price depends on the number of guests, the chosen cocktail, and the drinks. The quote, sent within 24 hours, details each item line by line.
At what time can we organize the drinks reception?
Usually at the end of the day, right after the defense. The room is ready when you arrive and the duration is tailored to your wishes.
Can we bring our own drinks?
The simplest option is to choose from our partner wine merchant's list, service included. If you have your heart set on a specific bottle, let's discuss it in the quote.
Up to how many guests?
Up to 100 people for a standing cocktail reception in the Event Room, and 45 if you prefer a seated meal.
Should we book well in advance?
Defense dates are known early: as soon as yours is set, write to us. With a few weeks to go, there are often slots left; the safest bet is to check your date.