The Forge

London Stadium (Home to West Ham United and London 2012 Olympics)

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Elegant dining space at The Forge, London Stadium for corporate events and gatherings.
  • From £75 per person
  • 400 Reception
  • Stratford
  • From £75 per person
  • 400 Reception
  • Stratford
Floor to ceiling windows provide 180-degree views across the River Lea and London's city skyline in a unique stadium setting.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Stadium tours available
  • Easy access for load-in
  • Natural light
  • City skyline views
  • Private dining space
  • Floor to ceiling windows with 180-degree views
  • In-built LCD screens
  • Stylish furnishings and fixtures
  • On-site AV team
  • Flexible dining packages

The Forge provides a stunning backdrop to private dining events. With floor to ceiling windows allowing 180 degree views across the River Lea and the city skyline. Beautiful furnishings and fixtures provide a stylish and sophisticated backdrop to any dinner or banqueting experience. Select our formal dining package or create your own dining experience with our range of dinner menus. Work with our on-site AV team to add some background music and showcase content on a large screen. Our menus can be tailored to all dietary requirements - just speak to our friendly team for assistance.




Frequently asked questions

The Forge offers a formal dining package at £110 per person (excluding VAT). This includes room hire, arrival glass of prosecco or bottled beer, 3-course set menu dinner, half bottle of wine per person, mineral water, and tea/coffee with petit fours. The space accommodates banquet-style dining with floor-to-ceiling windows providing 180-degree views across the River Lea and city skyline.

The Forge can accommodate up to 200 guests for banquet-style dining events. The space features stylish furnishings and sophisticated fixtures designed specifically for private dining experiences. For smaller groups, the venue can adjust the setup while maintaining the elegant atmosphere with panoramic views.

Standard dinner events at The Forge typically run from 18:00 to 23:00. The venue can accommodate setup requirements and may offer flexibility on timing depending on your specific event needs. Early access for setup and extended hours may be available upon request.

The Forge includes built-in LCD screens and can accommodate background music and content display on large screens. AV services are provided through Eclipse, the venue's partner, with packages available for different requirements. Technical support can be arranged for presentations, speeches, or entertainment during your dining event.

Based on the formal dining package pricing of £110 per person excluding VAT, there appears to be a per-person minimum rather than a flat minimum spend. The venue can accommodate various group sizes within The Forge's capacity of up to 200 guests for banquet-style events.

The venue can provide stadium tours as part of your event experience, adding a unique element to celebrations. The space features modern industrial styling with sophisticated furnishings suitable for formal events. Additional services like cloakroom attendants, special staging, and enhanced AV setups can be arranged through the venue's partners.

The venue handles bookings through their Business Account Managers who can arrange site visits and discuss specific requirements. Contact should be made well in advance, particularly for popular dates and larger events. The booking process involves initial consultation, site viewing if desired, and detailed planning with the events team.

The Forge's sophisticated design with floor-to-ceiling windows and stylish furnishings provides an elegant backdrop that may limit extensive decoration needs. The venue can work with you on appropriate enhancements that complement the existing aesthetic. Entertainment options can be discussed with the events team, and AV support is available through their Eclipse partnership.

London Stadium is located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, with good transport links. The venue features easy access for coaches and has facilities designed to accommodate guests with accessibility needs. Specific parking arrangements and accessibility features should be confirmed directly with the venue when booking.




More about London Stadium (Home to West Ham United and London 2012 Olympics)

From interviews to awards dinners, birthday parties to meetings, product launches to wedding receptions...London Stadium has a variety of solutions to meet most requirements. The venue spaces are unique, stylish and flexible and have been designed to reflect the successes of the stadium and incorporate the history of The Olympics in 2012 and West Ham United Football Club whilst also looking into the future.

They are all inspirational spaces that will leave great memories for guests and delegates for many years to come.