Chotto Matte

Claude's private space requires a £5,000 minimum food and beverage spend for up to 20 seated or 50 standing guests. The Itamae semi-private area requires £8,000 minimum spend for up to 40 seated guests. The Lava Lounge (Bar & Lounge) requires £10,000 minimum spend for up to 60 seated or 80 standing guests. All minimum spends are subject to an additional 15% service charge.

Claude's accommodates maximum 20 seated or 50 standing guests and includes a private bar with DJ booth available for standing events. Itamae seats maximum 40 guests with an open sushi counter but no standing option. The Lava Lounge seats up to 60 or accommodates 80 standing guests and features live DJ capabilities and floor-to-ceiling bi-foldable windows.

Events typically run from 18:00 until 00:00 (midnight). Some quotes show availability until 22:00 for certain spaces. The venue appears to have flexibility for different time slots depending on the specific space and event requirements.

To secure a booking, you need a signed copy of their standard contract and the agreed minimum spend must be prepaid as a deposit. This deposit is then redeemed against the final bill on the day of the event. All prices exclude the mandatory 15% service charge.

All group dining uses set menus served sharing style, with sample menus available for groups of nine and over. All guests must dine from the same set menu, though the venue accommodates specific dietary requirements including vegan and vegetarian alternatives. Group dining menus start from £95 per person.

Claude's includes a DJ booth for standing events. The Lava Lounge features live DJ capabilities and is located on the ground floor with the main bar and lounge area. Some spaces can accommodate microphones and small stages or raised platforms, though specific technical requirements should be confirmed during booking.

The venue provides all food and beverage service in-house, with curated menus by Executive Chef Jordan Sclare featuring Nikkei cuisine from their four distinct kitchens. All catering must be provided by Chotto Matte, and outside catering is not mentioned as an option in their standard offerings.

A mandatory 15% service charge applies to all minimum food and beverage spends. This service charge is in addition to the minimum spend requirement and is not included in quoted minimum spend amounts. No other mandatory fees are specified in the standard booking terms.

Standard events run until midnight (00:00), though some spaces may have earlier end times at 22:00. The venue shows some flexibility with timing based on quotes that mention events running until different end times, but extensions beyond standard hours would need to be arranged during the booking process.

Claude's offers complete privacy with its own bar and DJ booth, ideal for intimate gatherings. Itamae provides a semi-private dining experience with an open sushi counter for food-focused events. The Lava Lounge combines vibrant atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling bi-foldable windows and live DJ capabilities, perfect for larger standing receptions and parties.