Christmas parties in Westminster

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace

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Elegant banquet room with Christmas tree for festive holiday parties in Westminster.
  • From £132 per person
  • 200 Reception
  • Charing Cross
  • From £132 per person
  • 200 Reception
  • Charing Cross
Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse with exclusive Christmas decorations and unrivalled location overlooking St James's Park and the Mall.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • In-house catering by Searcys
  • Capacity for up to 498 standing reception
  • Seated dinner capacity up to 100 guests
  • Private lobbies in both townhouses
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Christmas decorations throughout venue
  • Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse
  • Exclusive hire available
  • Multiple interconnected event spaces
  • Central London location overlooking St James's Park

If you're looking for a central London venue with period elegance to host your festive celebrations this Christmas, then {10-11} Carlton House Terrace is the perfect setting.

Working with exceptional suppliers, choose from lunch, dinner, reception or party packages, designed to take the stress out of planning your office Christmas Party and give your guests a true taste of Christmas cheer.

Whether you are looking for a space for an intimate gathering of 30 or a large reception for 200, our rooms offer huge flexibility.

We look forward to celebrating with you this Christmas.




Frequently asked questions

Venue hire rates start from £4,825 VAT exempt for weekday hire or £7,175 VAT exempt for weekend hire, covering 2pm until midnight with supplier access from 12pm. For Christmas events, the Festive Dinner & DJ package is £145 + VAT per person with a minimum of 55 guests, including venue hire for two rooms from 6:30pm-midnight. Individual room hire ranges from £1,100-£3,100 VAT exempt depending on the space and duration.

Maximum seated capacity for ceremony and dinner is 100 guests in the Beatrice Webb Room. For standing receptions, the Reading Room holds up to 70 guests, while larger events can accommodate up to 150 guests split between multiple rooms. The Music Room alone is not suitable for dinner and drinks for 50+ guests and requires booking additional rooms.

All events have a minimum evening catering spend of £1,000 + VAT. Three-course dinners cost £66.50 + VAT per person, with wine packages at £17-£27 + VAT per person. Canapés range from £17.50-£30 + VAT per person (4-8 pieces), and bowl food costs £34-£39 + VAT per person. Late catering service after 11pm incurs a £300 + VAT per hour fee.

The venue maintains detailed lists of Approved Suppliers for Audio Visual, Production, and Floristry, plus Recommended suppliers. Use of any third-party suppliers outside these lists must be agreed in writing by the venue before booking. All supplier arrangements must go through the venue's approval process.

To proceed with booking, you must provide full signatory details including name, organisation, email, phone, and address, plus finance contact information if different. A signed hire agreement is required, followed by a 50% deposit invoice. PO numbers must be provided before the deposit invoice is generated to avoid booking confirmation delays.

A winter offer provides £1,000 discount on venue hire for weddings taking place in October or November 2025. For last-minute bookings, a 20% discount on venue hire may be available. December bookings operate on a first-to-confirm basis due to high demand during the busy Christmas period.

Standard venue hire runs from 2pm until midnight with supplier access from 12pm. For morning events, access begins at 8:15am with room hire from 9am. Additional hours after 10pm cost £500 VAT exempt per hour. Catering service before 8am incurs a £300 + VAT per hour charge.

The Festive Dinner & DJ package costs £145 + VAT per person (minimum 55 guests) and includes: 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner, ½ bottle house wine per person, unlimited mineral water, tea/coffee with mince pies, post-dinner nibbles, shared manned cloakroom, poseur tables and linen, Christmas crackers, cash/account bar facilities, festive background music, and DJ from Blank Canvas Entertainment.

Basic AV packages include up to 2 microphones, with upgrades available for up to 4 microphones and sit-in technician. Stage hire costs £350 + VAT. Manned cloakroom is available on request (price varies), while unmanned cloakroom with coat rails is complimentary. Dancefloor is mandatory for carpeted rooms at £795 + VAT additional cost.




More about {10-11} Carlton House Terrace

Home of The British Academy, this Grade 1 listed building is in one of the most fashionable postcodes of London. {10-11} Carlton House Terrace was built in the 1820's as a suitable back drop to the Mall and St James's Park.

The venue boasts event spaces across the two original townhouses, with contrasting entrances which provide a real 'wow factor' for your guests on arrival.

This venue can offer exclusive hire of the whole building, dinners up to 100 guests, standing receptions up to 498 guests and conferences up to 100.