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Christmas Parties

Historic venue with 12 blank canvas spaces

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Covent Garden, WC2R
The Space

Accessed directly from the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, with beautiful high ceilings, grand windows and interlinking rooms, there’s no better setting  for your Christmas party.

Your package (based on a minimum of 150 guests) includes:

•Exclusive hire of the East Wing from 17.30 until 23.00

•Guest arrival from 18.30

•Glass of Prosecco on arrival

•Selection of nibbles

•Canapés (4 per person) and Bowl Food (2 per person)

•Complimentary food tasting of your chosen menu for up to two people

•Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer, soft drinks and mineral water

      (bar opens at 19.00 and closes 30 minutes prior to guest departure)

•Furniture, bar and festive decoration

•DJ, PA system and coloured uplighters

•A host to meet and greet guests, on request

•Full event management, dedicated event security and cloakroom facilities provided

150 – 249 Guests : £149 + VAT per person

250 – 330 Guests: £145 + VAT per person

Maximum capacity 330 Guests

Should you wish to extend your event past 23.00, this is an additional cost of £30 + VAT per person, per hour.

Our cultural programme is ever changing, offering opportunities to enhance your event and provide guests with an unforgettable experience at Somerset House.

SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE

Option 1 – Add Tickets (Non-Exclusive)

•Book group sessions for up to 80 guests skating at the same time.

•£26 + VAT (per person, per session).

•Each session is 45 minutes.

Option 2 – Book an Exclusive Session

•£8,500 + VAT for one 45 minute session.

•Available for up to 250 guests (minimum of 120 guests required).

PRIVATE VIEWS

Combine your event with exclusive access to one of our exhibitions. Available outside exhibition opening hours.

GUEST TICKETS

Surprise your guests with tickets to an exhibition or live event alongside your event. Available during exhibition opening hours.

Options are only available in association with a venue hire and are subject to availability. More seasonal options still to be announced, please get in touch with the team to find out more.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
350
Price Guide for Rooms
Minimum Spend
Monday - Sunday
17:30 - 23:00
From £ 22,350
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10 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Vegan Friendly
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Licensing
Alcohol License
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
BYOB
Late License
Noise restrictions
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Early access
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Elevator
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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