Business at The Brewery

A vast historic event space with a timber roof, ideal for conferences, dinners, and exhibitions.

From: £125 per person

Capacity: Up to 900 guests

Screenings at BFI IMAX

A large, iconic cinema with the UK's biggest screen, ideal for screenings and corporate events.

From: £4000 per person

Capacity: Up to 500 guests

Dining at Hilton London Metropole

A versatile pillar-free suite in a central London hotel, ideal for corporate events and private gatherings.

From: £8000 per person

Capacity: Up to 900 guests

Dining at Royal Lancaster London

A grand adaptable suite for large events, with a dedicated entrance and capacity for 1200 guests.

From: £70 per person

Capacity: Up to 1680 guests

Events at Hilton London Wembley

A stylish rooftop bar for private events with a vibrant atmosphere near Wembley Stadium.

From: £2500 per person

Capacity: Up to 800 guests

How many catering stations should I plan for 400 people on an outdoor terrace?

Plan four hot and four cold stations—one station per 50 guests—to minimise queues. Each requires 6 m² footprint and access to a 16 A socket. Allocate a 100 m² prep area backstage.

How should I plan power distribution for a 400-person outdoor terrace event?

Specify four 20 kVA generators or an 80 kW mains feed. Distribute via 6 way distribution boards every 10 m, with 32 A and 16 A outlets for lighting, AV and bars. Reserve a 63 A supply for catering equipment.

Which transport hubs are within 10 minutes of Central London outdoor terraces?

Key stations within a 10-minute walk: Charing Cross (0.5 km), Embankment (0.6 km), Waterloo (0.8 km) and Temple (0.7 km). Bus routes 3, 6, 139 and 176 all call nearby; river bus piers at Waterloo and Embankment are 5 minutes away.

What is the minimum spend to hire an outdoor terrace for 400 guests in Central London?

Expect a minimum venue hire spend of £5,000–£15,000 for 400 guests. Peak dates (Fri–Sat) trend at the top of this range, midweek rates sit 15–20% lower. Deposits of 25–30% are standard, with balance due 30 days before the event.

What structural requirements does a 400-capacity terrace need?

Ensure a live load capacity of at least 5 kN/m² and clear headroom of 2.5 m. Balustrades must be a minimum 1.1 m high and withstand 0.74 kN/m horizontal load. Flooring must be level within 5 mm over 2 m.

Which loading bay provisions should I secure for a 400-guest terrace?

Book two daytime loading bays (06:00–10:00) on adjacent streets, plus one 18 m max coach bay. Allow a 20 m clear route to the terrace, with temporary double-yellow suspensions if needed.

What are typical noise curfew limits for Central London terraces?

Westminster curfew is 23:00 Mon–Sun; Kensington & Chelsea is 22:30. In the City of London, music must end by 22:00. Securing a TEN licence extends bar service to 00:00 but not beyond local noise curfews.

What outdoor weather cover is needed for a terrace of this size?

Provide two marquee structures totalling 100 m² or eight freestanding parasols. Include four 13 kW patio heaters per covered zone and two spare weather-proof furniture sets.