Business

Dining

Events

What are the exact costs for dining events at Middle Temple?

Dining packages start at £98 + VAT per person for a minimum of 20 guests, including 30-minute drinks reception, three-course lunch, half bottle of house wine, filtered water, equipment, glassware, white linen, and full staffing. Christmas dinner packages are £150 + VAT per person with exclusive hire from 18:00-23:00, including mulled wine or fizz on arrival, three-course meal with coffee, half bottle of wine, and Christmas decorations.

What are the capacity limits for different dining setups?

The venue accommodates up to 260 guests for seated dining using long tables. Parliament Chamber seats up to 60 guests for private dining or 100 for receptions. Queen's Room can accommodate up to 22 people in boardroom dinner style setup.

What are the venue hire fees and operating hours?

Queen's Room hire costs £1,250 for 09:00-17:00. Weekend wedding venue hire is £12,000 + VAT (£14,400 including VAT) for Saturday or Sunday. Events can extend beyond 17:00 for £670 per hour plus VAT, or beyond 23:00 for £1,000-£1,200 per hour plus VAT.

When is the venue unavailable due to Hall Lunches?

Middle Temple is unavailable for private events Tuesday through Friday due to Hall Lunches taking place on these days. This significantly restricts availability for corporate dining events during weekdays.

Can I bring my own caterer or use external catering?

External caterers are not permitted at Middle Temple. The venue only offers in-house catering, though they do have specific approved Asian caterers for events requiring specialized cuisine, which incurs a kitchen buy-out fee of £5,000 + VAT (£6,000 including VAT).

What additional mandatory costs should I budget for?

Staff taxi fees of £250 + VAT apply for events ending after 22:30. Cloakroom staff cost £25 + VAT per staff member per hour (minimum 4 hours) if you require manned service. Clothed poseur tables for receptions are £25 each + VAT. Event security is £42 + VAT per staff member per hour (one per 100 guests).

What AV equipment is available in the dining spaces?

Queen's Room and other dining spaces do not have built-in AV equipment. All audio-visual requirements must be hired from the venue's accredited suppliers list, which includes AV production, lighting, and sound equipment providers.

What is the booking and payment process for dining events?

The venue offers to hold dates pending confirmation and provides detailed proposals as starting points for customization. Minimum guest requirements apply (20 for some packages, 55 for others). All pricing is subject to VAT, and the venue provides comprehensive event management and staffing as part of their packages.

Are there any seasonal promotions or discounts available?

The venue offers 20% off room hire for bookings taking place between August 1st and September 14th. This discount applies to corporate events, conferences, networking events, and other qualifying bookings during this specific period.

What dining package options are available for different event types?

Options include basic dining at £98 + VAT per person (drinks reception, three courses, wine), Christmas packages at £150-£188 + VAT per person (exclusive hire, arrival drinks, three courses, decorations), and premium packages up to £249.60 + VAT per person for gala dinners with cocktail receptions.