Kent House Knightsbridge

The dry hire for weddings is £14,500 + VAT for a 10-hour hire period. This is venue hire only and does not include catering, which is additional. For smaller wedding receptions, costs start at approximately £3,000 for exclusive private hire, depending on exact timings and requirements.

Kent House Knightsbridge operates on an exclusive hire basis only - you cannot hire separate rooms within the venue. The venue hire gives you complete exclusivity of the entire townhouse, including all event spaces and terraces.

The venue can accommodate 60 to 150 guests for most events. For weddings specifically, the North and South Sanctuary can seat up to 220 guests for formal dining, or 160 guests when including a dancefloor. For larger numbers, only stand-up format is available.

Yes, Kent House Knightsbridge has a civil wedding license for the ground floor. This enables your guests to share your special ceremony and reception at one location without needing to move between venues.

The venue does not have internal catering but can recommend catering partners including Hibiscus Food and Melanie's Catering. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring in your own catering. All catering costs are additional to the venue hire fee.

The venue offers multiple spaces including the North and South Sanctuary for ceremonies and dining, the Rutland Room, the Library, and the Marble Hall for drinks receptions. The Marble Hall can be used for drinks reception whilst other rooms are turned around between ceremony and dinner.

The venue hire fee covers exclusive use of the building only. It does not include catering, DJ, lighting, or other services. Some quotes mention AV equipment, tea & coffee, and light refreshments being included for certain bookings, but this varies by package.

The venue is not available for morning events on certain dates. Standard hire periods appear to be 10 hours, with some packages running from 6pm to 11pm. The venue can accommodate events with different timing requirements, but availability varies by date.

A fully refundable damage deposit of £1,000 is required. Payment can be made by card through a Stripe link provided by the venue. Specific payment timelines and booking hold periods are not detailed in the available information.

Through their recommended catering partners, the venue can accommodate various dietary requirements including halal and South Asian catering. Hibiscus Food and Melanie's Catering can provide bespoke menus, and you're also welcome to bring your own caterers who can meet specific dietary needs.