How our service works

Our service is quick and easy, simply enter your enquiry into the online form and we will send your brief to the venues that best match your event brief.  The Event Book  works with over 350 private dining rooms all available to hire. Our service is fast and free and enables you to either select the venues that take your fancy and speak directly on our platform to the venues to obtain availability and costs. Alternatively if you’re not sure what you are looking for our expert venue finders will send you a bespoke proposal of hand- picked venues  and then you are free to liaise with your chosen venues directly via our unique platform.

We get the best rates

Our unique partnership with our venues means that we are essentially an extension of the restaurants or venues sales team so we are able to get the very best rates for our clients through this unique partnership.

How do we keep our service free?

We only work with venues we have personally seen, ensuring that we know the venues we are recommending, giving you peace of mind that the venue will meet your specific event needs.

When you  confirm a venue that has been recommended via our platform, the venue then pays the event book a small introductory commission for the introduction of the business. We are essentially an extension of the venue sales team.

The best private dining rooms in the Westend

We think London’s private dining culture is vast and there are always new restaurants popping up. Whether it’s a birthday, work do, anniversary, graduation or maybe you just want to throw a personalised bash, here are some of the best private dining rooms in London.

• Mere Restaurant
• Six Stories
• Ivy soho
• Aqua Nueva
• Sushi Samba Covent Garden
• Avenue restaurant
• Berry Brothers & Rudd
• Quaglinos
• Mosimans
• Sir Roger Moore Room – Hush Mayfair
• Map Room at The Mews of Mayfair
• The Hospital Club
• Hakkasan Mayfair

The best private dining rooms in the City

The city of London is exciting, busy, and diverse. It is home to some beautiful, historic buildings, that wonderfully contrast with the modern skyscrapers that dominate the skyline. However, sometimes you need a night away from the city of London, and escape to a private dining space. Away from the hustle and bustle, these venues give the perfect amount of intimacy for you and your guests.

Whether they be clients, associates, or a more relaxed evening with friends and family, we have a venue that will suit you. Our venue experts can arrange a bespoke portfolio for you to choose that ideal private dining space for you. Simply contact us today,

• Ivy city garden
• Galvin Chappelle
• Victorian Bath House
• Aqua at the Shard
• 14 Hills
• Bob Bob Cite
• The Red Room at The South Place Hotel
• Gaucho City
• Sushi Samba
• Tanner Warehouse

FAQ on Private Dining Rooms in London 

London has one of the hottest culinary scenes in the world. It also has plenty of  restaurants serving cuisines from all over the globe. Most of these stunning restaurants have private dining rooms, which are available to hire for your unique event. Here at The Event Book we work  with some of the best private dining rooms the city has to offer. We have something to fit every budget, so choose anything from a Michelin-star restaurant to a laid-back bistro.

Planning your private dining event – things to consider when searching for a venue 

When planning the perfect private dining part it is worth considering a couple of things before making your venue or restaurant choice. Whether you’re organising a large corporate party, or a birthday party the devil is most definitely in the details. The Event Book have popped together our top tips and tricks for hiring a private dining room or restaurant in London:

1. Start off by writing a guest list, this will help you decide the capacity of the private dining room you will need for your event .
2. Consider your event  budget and find the best deals on the Event Book website. We recommend setting a budget of between £50.00 – £80 per person + vat 
3. Think of the location, and where most people will be travelling from. Consider venues close to the train or  tube station. The most popular areas for private dining are Covent Garden, Kensington, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Mayfair, and Shoreditch
4. Consider the style of the venue, do you want a traditional british fare restaurant or something more unique and quirky serving street food or family sharing style foods? 
5. Think about the type of space that would best suit your event. What vibe are you trying to create? Rustic & family or high-end luxe?
6. Ensure that the restaurant caterers for special dietary requirements 
7. Don’t forget to ask your guests for dietary requirements in advance of the event, such as (halal, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, etc.)
8. If you are planning a larger private dining event – normally for 35 guests and over, find out if you can do a menu tasting 
9. Ensure you know before signing the booking form you know what is and isn’t included in your private dining room booking (ask about what furniture and equipment you can use, as well as who’ll provide the linen, tableware and service staff).
10. Some venues can also have hidden fees and charges such as corkage, service, cake-cutting fee, late licence fee, etc.)
11. Ask if  VAT is  included in the cost – a lot of venues quote based on a net rate so ensure you do not get caught out here..
12. Find out if there are any vendor restrictions (some venues may have noise or decor restrictions, or penalise you if the clean up is unsatisfactory)
13. Think about any special requirements you have (i.e. do you need a piano, AV equipment, a stage?). 
14. Consider a wet weather option if the venue you select is mainly outside  (this is essential if you intend to hold your private dining event outdoors).
15. Ensure that you go and view the space, it gives you a great feel for the restaurant, and you can feel the atmosphere and how it will be on the day of your event

How much does it cost to hire a private dining room in London on average? 

The average cost to hire  a private dining room in London is £800.00. This is based on venues charging a minimum spend as opposed to room hire. A minimum spend means that you commit to a minimum spend on food and beverage spend, meaning you get the room free as long as you spend on F&B. If you are looking at a typical menu price for 3 course menu this can vary from restaurant to restaurant but as an average cost we would recommend £50.00 – £80.00 

Ideas to make your private dining event extra special :

Its so much fun planning a private dining event and if you are looking to go that extra mile and really make the it a event to remember we have popped together a couple of our top tips to make your event go down with a bang. Whether you’re organising a seven-course degustation or a sweet afternoon tea in a leafy garden courtyard, a great foodie event is all about the details.

Seasonal produce – Try and serve seasonal, organic produce, artisan bread, a selection of London craft beers, to make it relevant to the local suppliers, to reflect the city you are in.

Build your own starter  –  Can work very well. Set up a small specialty food station that could work really well for networking lunches where people do not really know each other and acts as a talking point for your guests. Try to build your own canapes, such as mini tacos or prawn cocktail stations. 

The Chefs station – A chef’s station is always a great ice breaker, and each restaurant will have a different option available, so ensure you ask, as chefs love to show off their knife skills. Some ideas would be to have a chef shuck oysters or roll sushi for your guests on the spot. 

Get Creative with the drinks – Make is classy and fun with a cocktail station after the food has been served, or even before! A designagned  spirit or signature drink of your choice 0 gin is very popular so you could opt for either a gin based cocktail or simply offer gin with different mixers. Make sure to have coloured tonic waters, juniper berry–infused ice cubes and classic garnishes, like fresh herbs and muddled cucumber, on hand)

Dessert Stations – Have a dessert station instead of a plated dessert, this is great for getting people up and about chatting and can add the real wow factor to the end of the meal. From profiterole towers, to a brownie and hot chocolate bar, to mulled wine station with mince pies for christmas time, there really are so many options. 

Sweet Takeaways – If you want to add in a little extra for guests to take away, grown ups love a pick and mix sweet stall and this way they can take away their favorite sweets to enjoy at a later point, or even on the ride home. There can also be branded to your company or event name. 

Summer Private dining events  -If you’re hosting a BBQ party or picnic, popsicle cocktails are a grown-up version of a classic summer treat

Non-drinkers and designated drivers will appreciate you offering tasty non-alcoholic options, like gourmet lemonade, artisan soft drinks, coconut water or mocktails

International Fare – Give more meaning to your event by introducing flavours from your heritage or favourite places to travel (think spicy ramen noodles and Matcha tea ice cream for a Japanese-inspired menu, kimchi and beef skewers for a Korean BBQ, or tandoori salmon and lemon rice pilaf for a traditional dinner at an Indian restaurant)