Receptions and Dinners
Receptions & Dinners
With a rich history and stunning surroundings, our team is committed to making your reception or dinner a truly memorable experience. We understand the importance of creating the perfect atmosphere and will work closely with you to ensure every detail is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. From your initial enquiry to the final farewell, we are here to make sure your event is everything you envisioned.
The Great Hall
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren as a dining room, the Great Hall is the largest of the interior spaces at the Royal Hospital and is still used daily by the Chelsea Pensioners. It has changed little in its 330 years and retains an imposing air of grandeur with magnificent oak panelling and paintings of British monarchs, including Antonio Verrio’s striking 17th- century mural of King Charles II.
Capacity:
Seated, with dance floor: 120
Seated, no dance floor: 180
Standing: 320
Availability:
6pm-12 midnight
Perfect for:
- wedding receptions
- dining events
- receptions
- gala dinners.
The State Apartments
With views of the Thames, these beautifully designed rooms have hosted gatherings attended by Royalty for more than 300 years. With ornately decorated ceilings and Old Master paintings by the Studio of Van Dyke, Lely and Kneller. The Council Chamber and Ante Room create a suite of elegant and versatile interiors for dining, receptions and civil ceremonies. Figure Court is included when hiring the State Apartments – perfect for an outdoor drinks reception space.
Capacity:
Seated: 60
Standing: 100-160
Availability:
9am-11pm
Perfect for:
- civil ceremonies
- dining events
- lectures
- receptions.
Figure Court
With views onto the Thames, Figure Court dates from the 17th century. This central courtyard forms the oldest part of the Royal Hospital and is bordered by an elegant Doric colonnade, the Chapel, the State Apartments, Wren House and the Great Hall. Overlooked by Grinling Gibbons’ gilded statue of King Charles II, Figure Court provides a stunning location for summer drinks before dinner.
Capacity:
To match the indoor space being hired
Availability:
A wet weather venue must also be hired alongside Figure Court