Kent House Knightsbridge

Exclusive venue hire is £4,500 + VAT, which is a dry hire fee covering only the building use. This does not include catering, AV equipment, staffing, or any other services. All additional requirements must be arranged and paid for separately.

Kent House Knightsbridge operates on an exclusive hire basis only - you cannot hire separate rooms within the venue. For smaller events, individual room hire such as the Rutland Room is available for approximately £1,200-£1,250 per day including in-house AV equipment.

The venue offers multiple flexible spaces including the Rutland Room (ideal for 30 people theatre style), the North Sanctuary, the Library, and the Marble Hall. The Rutland Room can accommodate theatre-style seating with AV equipment, screen, and lectern all available in-house.

In-house AV equipment includes PA system, projector, screen, microphones for speeches, and lectern. The venue has air conditioning and natural light throughout. For individual room bookings like the Rutland Room, AV equipment is included in the daily rate.

Kent House Knightsbridge does not have internal catering for private events. They recommend catering partners including Hibiscus Food (hibiscusfood.co.uk) and Melanie's Catering, or you can bring in your own approved caterers. Pre-dinner drinks can be arranged through their recommended partners.

Standard exclusive hire packages typically run from 6pm to 11pm. For filming and smaller events, access can be arranged from 1pm to 5pm for £250. Extended hours and early access are available for additional fees.

For exclusive venue hire at £4,500 + VAT, there is no specific minimum guest requirement mentioned, though the venue accommodates 60-150 guests. Individual room bookings like the Rutland Room have lower minimums and are suitable for smaller corporate meetings of around 30 people.

Bookings require a signed booking form and payment can be made via a Stripe payment link provided by the venue. A fully refundable damage deposit of £1,000 is required. The venue can put dates on hold while you finalize details and arrange viewings.

The venue does not operate cash bars, indicating they work with specific bar service arrangements. As a historic townhouse, certain restrictions may apply though it's noted as being free from listed building restrictions, allowing for full customization and branding opportunities.

Yes, venue viewings are encouraged and can be arranged over tea or coffee. The venue offers a 3D virtual tour online and provides detailed photos to help visualize your event. Contact the events team to schedule an in-person viewing.