Dining

Events

Weddings

What are the exact costs for private dining at Il Pampero?

Il Pampero offers private dining with room hire at £2,800 including VAT for exclusive hire. The minimum food and beverage spend is £4,800 including VAT in addition to room hire, plus 13.5% service charge on all applicable spend. For semi-private dining with a table reservation, there's no room hire fee but a minimum spend of £1,000-£1,100 including VAT applies, plus 13.5% service charge.

How many guests can Il Pampero accommodate for private dining events?

Il Pampero can accommodate up to 30 guests for private dining events. For exclusive hire, guests are seated at different sized tables of 6, 5, and 4 people. Semi-private dining offers one long table setup for up to 20 guests.

What are the available time slots for private dining events?

Private dining events at Il Pampero typically run from 18:00-22:30 for dinner service or 18:00-23:30 for extended events. The restaurant can also accommodate lunch events from 12:00-16:00 for occasions like baby showers or afternoon celebrations.

What food and beverage arrangements are required?

All food must come through Il Pampero's kitchen - outside catering is not permitted except for bringing your own cake (£100 fee applies). Pre-orders are required from all guests for both food and beverages. All beverages are charged on consumption, and the venue will inform you when the minimum spend is reached.

What is the difference between exclusive hire and semi-private dining?

Exclusive hire gives you the entire Il Pampero restaurant for £2,800 room hire plus £4,800 minimum spend. Semi-private dining offers a table reservation within the restaurant with no room hire fee but requires £1,000-£1,100 minimum spend. The exclusive hire includes a built-in bar area that divides the space for arrival drinks and dining.

Are there any restrictions on entertainment or decorations?

The venue allows you to bring your own cake for an additional £100 fee. DJs and entertainment options are not specifically mentioned for Il Pampero, unlike other spaces at The Hari. All other arrangements including decorations would need to be discussed directly with the events team.

What service charges and additional fees apply?

A 13.5% service charge is added to all food and beverage spend. If you bring your own cake, there's a £100 fee. All prices quoted include VAT, and beverages are charged on consumption rather than as packages.

How does the booking and payment process work?

The venue requires pre-orders from all guests for both food and beverages before the event. Spaces are held temporarily but will be released if no confirmation is received by specified deadlines. The events team monitors minimum spend during the event and will notify you when it's reached.

What makes Il Pampero suitable for intimate celebrations?

Il Pampero features modern boutique décor with natural daylight and artwork by celebrated British artists that frequently becomes a talking point. The space has an inbuilt bar that naturally divides areas for arrival drinks and dining, creating an elegant flow for private celebrations.

Can dietary requirements and special menus be accommodated?

Il Pampero offers both set menus and bespoke menu creation tailored to your specific needs. The venue can accommodate various dietary requirements, though all food must be prepared by their kitchen. Specific dietary needs should be discussed during the booking process.