Luxury Party Planners Marquee interior themed for a 1960's party. Two egg chairs and a mirrored backdrop

About Us

we Create Amazing Parties

That’s what we do. We are luxury party planners. We Create Amazing Parties. It consumes us. Party or Pop up Shop. Event or Activation. We Create the ideas; design, build and then run it all effortlessly and make you look good.

Redbull f1 car with sculpture in front of Anyho House
RedBull F1 Winners party at Aynho House in Oxfordshire

Who are Capability Events Ltd?

We are Dedicated, Committed Creators and Event Organisers.

Capability Events Ltd is an Events Agency creating Premier Parties and Activations for private clients and top brands. We are dedicated, committed Event Organisers producing events and creating customer experiences across the UK as luxury party planners.

veuve clicquot personalised tin display in Selfridges
Veuve Clicquot presentation tin personalisation created by Capability

Luxury Party Planners since 2003

Managing Director Ben Leeke launched Capability Events Ltd in 2003 as he saw a gap in the market for high end, bespoke private parties. 

It was a smart collaboration of all the contacts and knowledge that Ben had collated over the previous fifteen years organising events at large country houses and castle venues. Within two months clients included Virgin, The BBC, and a wealth of high end celebrities and private individuals.

Party Domes by lake with flame candles and fountains
8m MaxiDomes ready for a beautiful 50th Birthday Party

Read all testimonials here

Creative Experience

Today the business focus is on Private Parties, Pop Up Events and Corporate Brand Support for clients such as Levis Strauss, Moet and Veuve Clicquot.  

Ben has a wealth of experience running quality events and a team of expert Event Organisers, Managers and Professional Crew who are all exceptional at making events come to life as luxury party planners.

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MEET THE CAPABILITY TEAM

Our carefully selected team of event managers and event crew help us plan and build great parties and events from scratch.  We also have our trusted sub-contractors who work with us all year – sweating in the summer and freezing in the winter – to produce your party to perfection.

Ben Leeke and Capability crew

Ben Leeke – Owner and Managing Director Capability Events Ltd

“I enjoy the challenge of organising events and parties for our excellent range of clients. It’s always interesting and after 35 years in the party planning and event organising business, it’s still my dream job.”

Ben Leeke profile shot

A cotswold house adorned with a giant red bow, pea lights and a gobo showing happy new year. The Dormy House hotel flood lit.
Dormy House Hotel ready for their Alpine themed New Years Eve Party

35 Years of Events Experience

We possess a wealth of experience running special occasions with our top team of event organisers, luxury party planners, and professional crew who are the ultimate experts at making events come to life.

Highclere castle floodlit at night with the moon above
Highclere Castle illuminated with our specialist coloured flood lights for a party
18th Birthday Party - Hands in the Air - Dancing under the marquee star cloth
18th Birthday boy celebrates with his guests
Party Girls Excited at Feather Costumed dancer
Guests having the time of their lives with our party entertainers
Luxury Party Planners always serve Champagne in the sunshine at a marquee party
Perfect sunset conditions for a drinks reception at a 21st Party
21st party girl with microphone makes a speech to her guests at a Luxury Marquee Party
Birthday girl thanks her parents at her 21st themed party
21st birthday boy smiling as girls laugh at his jokes at a Luxury Party
The birthday boy cracks all the best jokes. Guests enjoying dinner at a 21st Party

What have you got in mind for your unforgettable
EXPERIENCE?

Enquire above or give us a call, we would love to hear from you
01684 833133

pov: you’re a 55-year-old man discovering reels against your will 🙃

Our events are polished. Our content days? Less so.

Just send us a DM to get started 📥

#reels #eventprofsuk #partyplanners
pov: you just turned 18…and went all in 🎲✨

From a mobile nightclub to casino tables, this wasn’t just a party, it was the main event.

Whatever the event, we don’t do ordinary. We create unforgettable.

Just drop us a DM to get started 📥

#18thbirthday #marqueenightclub #partyplanners
A milestone worth celebrating in style ✨

An unforgettable 60th set in the countryside…120 guests, canapés, flowing cocktails, live music, and moments to last a lifetime.

Just get in touch to start planning 🪩🎈

#luxuryeventplanner #60thbirthday #partyplanners
Back at the real Downton Abbey ✨ Step inside the grounds of Highclere Castle as Ben walks you through one of our most unforgettable parties. 

From grand entrances to late-night moments, this is what it looks like when history meets a seriously good party.

If you loved this one the first time…you’re going to want to watch it again 🎥

#downtonabbey #eventplanner #highclerecastle #21st
It’s all in the details ✨

From statement domes to frame marquees, stretch tents, pagodas & tipis, each marquee style creates a completely different atmosphere.

Ben (who definitely loves being on camera…👀) is here to talk you through our party structure options.

Which is your favourite? 🤍

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“Quite literally the best party planners out there…”✨

We’ll let our clients do the talking 👀

Thank you Lucy for trusting us again and again, it means everything.

Creating seamless, stress-free, unforgettable moments is what we do best. To get started just drop us a DM or call ☎️ 01684 833133.

#luxuryeventplanner #18thbirthdayparty #18th
We like to party…we actually do! 🪩🍾

At Capability Events, we don’t just plan the party, we are the party. From the music to the atmosphere, we know exactly what makes an unforgettable event🔥

Becky’s festival theme 40th was the perfect example. A full festival setup with stretch marquees, a live stage, camping under the stars, and street food pop-ups bringing the flavour 🎪🎶🌮

If you’re going to do it, do it properly. And trust us, we will ✨

#40thbirthday #festivalparty #40th
Sometimes the most unforgettable moments happen right at home 🌿✨

Ben shares how he’d transform his own garden to celebrate his children’s milestone birthdays…because  while venues like Downton Abbey are incredible, most of what we do is closer to home. Personal, relaxed, and completely yours.

Your garden. Your story. Your celebration. 🎉

#gardenparties #eventplannerlife #marqueehire

Our Best Selling Party Packages

Using our extensive experience and raiding our little black book of the best party ingredients we have pulled together these Party Packages. Use them to get ideas and inspiration for your own party. They are complete events. Everything you need for a great night. Nothing left out. Nothing forgotten and because you are booking it all from one supplier you will benefit from peace of mind of knowing all the details have been meticulously planned.