The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Wedding venue hire is £12,000 + VAT (£14,400 including VAT) for Saturday or Sunday bookings, which are the only days weddings are offered. The venue is not available for weddings Tuesday through Friday due to Hall Lunches taking place on these days.

The maximum capacity for seated dining is 260 guests using long tables. For larger groups up to 300 guests, only standing receptions with canapés or bowl food can be accommodated, not seated dining.

External caterers are not accepted at Middle Temple. However, if you wish to use an Asian caterer, there are specific approved Asian caterers permitted to cater at the venue, but this requires a kitchen buy-out fee of £5,000 + VAT (£6,000 including VAT).

Catering starts at £98.00 + VAT per person with a minimum of 20 guests, including a 30-minute drinks reception on arrival, three-course meal, half bottle of house wine per person, filtered water, essential catering equipment, glassware, white linen, and full event management and staffing. Christmas packages are available at £150.00 + VAT per person with additional festive elements.

Additional costs may apply for cloakroom staff (if you require manned service), clothed poseur tables at £25 + VAT each, and staff taxi fees at £250 + VAT for events ending after 22:30. Event security may also be required at £42 + VAT per staff member per hour.

Standard venue hire typically runs from 09:00-17:00 for daytime events or 18:00-23:00 for evening events. Extensions beyond 17:00 cost £670 per hour plus VAT for daytime events, while evening extensions beyond 23:00 cost £1,000-£1,200 + VAT per hour.

The venue does not have built-in AV equipment, so all audio-visual requirements must be hired from their list of accredited suppliers. This includes screens, projectors, microphones, and sound systems for ceremonies or speeches.

Wedding bookings can include multiple spaces such as the Queen's Room (ideal for arrival drinks and canapés) and the Parliament Chamber or Main Hall for the main reception and dining. The 450-year-old Hall features a soaring double hammer beam roof and Minstrel's gallery, and music and dancing are permitted.

The venue offers to hold dates for enquiries, suggesting availability can be secured relatively quickly. You'll work with their Events Sales Executive who provides detailed proposals and can amend packages based on your requirements. They also provide a list of accredited suppliers for additional services.

Weddings are only available on Saturdays and Sundays. The venue cannot accommodate events on Tuesday through Friday due to Hall Lunches. Some dates may be unavailable due to large events that require all rooms, so flexibility with dates is recommended.