Funktion Events

Funktion Events: group event organisation since 2007

Funktion Events is a British company dedicated to organising events for groups, part of Funktion Leisure Ltd. Founded in 2007 by Jay Broughton, the company presents itself as an alternative to agencies that, by its account, promised much and delivered little. Its activity focuses on hen and stag dos, group celebrations, team building and corporate events, with coverage across the UK and Europe.

The company states it has organised more than 77,000 events for over a million guests. It is an ABTA member with number Y6501, which means package bookings come with financial protection. It also holds an "Excellent" rating on Trustpilot based on more than 2,811 reviews.

Services for hen dos and celebrations

Funktion Events structures its offering across several main lines. For hen parties, it offers ideas, packages and destinations, with specific sections for budget ideas, unusual ideas, small groups, crafts, funny parties, classy parties and lesbian parties. It also has special offers, a handbook, games and accessories, as well as a "free place" service for groups. For stag dos, the structure is similar: destinations, alternative ideas, budget, funny, adventure and gay ideas, plus packages, special offers, a best man guide, games and accessories.

For group celebrations, the company organises birthdays and get-togethers, and offers specific accommodation such as hen party houses with hot tubs, budget options and stag do houses. In the corporate sphere, Funktion Events designs indoor and outdoor team building activities, treasure hunts, food and drink activities, charity events, virtual activities and company away day proposals, as well as Christmas parties.

Team building and corporate clients

The company manages team building events end to end and has worked for brands such as Aviva, Airbus, MoneySupermarket, AstraZeneca and KPMG, among others. Its website mentions case studies with the Scottish FA, Strutt & Parker, LAKA, Deloitte, Bradford College, Bladonmore, Hilton, Lidl, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. The company states it has organised more than 10,000 team building events.

Acquisition of Groupia and its brands

In July 2026, Funktion Leisure, the parent company of Funktion Events, acquired Groupia and its brands, including the hen and stag specialists GoHen and StagWeb, following an administration process. Both brands are trading again under new ownership and are integrated into the Funktion Leisure group alongside Funktion Events.

Booking model and customer service

Funktion Events highlights several aspects of how it operates: each guest receives an individual payment link to pay their share, avoiding the organiser having to front the total cost; a dedicated event manager is assigned who knows the booking and is available at weekends; and the agreed price is guaranteed to be the final price, with no hidden extras or single room supplements. The company also offers a selection of experiences and destinations across the UK and Europe, pre-vetted for groups.

History and team

Since its founding in 2007, Funktion Events has gone from a one-person project in a home office to having a full team in Chester. The company presents itself as part of Funktion Leisure Ltd and keeps its headquarters in that English city. Over its history, it has organised more than 55,000 hen parties and more than 12,000 stag weekends, according to the data it publishes on its website.

Location and contact

10 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1DA, United Kingdom · Telephone: 0161 341 0052 · Email: info@funktionevents.co.uk