Hall Hire London

Finding a hall to hire in London can be a labyrinthian task: the capital has an abundance of large spaces that can cater to whatever kind of event you may be planning. Fancy a breathtaking historic hall in the heart of London? A characterful church hall near you? Or a small, affordable hall for your low-key party? Whatever hall for hire you are looking for, this guide will take you hand in hand through the London options.

Set your event budget

Setting a budget is always the best first step in planning a London hall event. You want to make sure that every necessity is covered without costs running themselves up. The best way to set a great budget is to allocate a budget per person. This way you can see both the overall cost for your hall-hire, as well as how far it goes at an individual level.

Know the best place for hiring a Hall

London is a sprawling city with a seemingly infinite variety of hall venues to choose from. One way to speed up the process is by deciding on an area of London before you look for a hall venue. Keep in mind your event’s guest list and their individual demands: are most people travelling by tube, bus, car or train? If it’s public transport, you might want to consider looking for halls-for-hire near a major train station or tube line. If there are a lot of cars then maybe the city centre isn’t the best bit – the outer boroughs will probably offer more in the way of parking spaces.

Each area of London will also present a different kind of hall space. Historic areas, like the City of London itself, will have more decadent halls – with a price tag to match. For those on a tighter budget, it’s worth checking out the satellite boroughs like Hackney or Southwark, as you’ll find a lot more community halls and church halls, which will be kinder to a budget.

Food and drink

Okay, so your guests have arrived at the perfect London hall venue. They step through the grand oak doors and look around in horror – no food or drink in sight. Knowing how much food and drink to provide is essential to striking the exact tone you want with your London hall event. A kids’ party hall is going to be catered to differently to a banquet evening or a 25th private party. Does the venue let you bring your own food and drink or do they have a specific menu or bar that you can order from? Have you considered your guests’ dietary requirements or those who might not want to drink alcohol? These are all essential things to consider before booking your venue for the perfect London hall event.

Remember: You are in control

This is the most important event planning advice we can give. Don’t settle for second best or be told what is and isn’t possible. Always start your planning process by establishing what your event needs, if you set these out only the right venues will reach out.

At HeadBox we’ve come up with our brief builder to help you set out exactly what you want for your event. Let us know the specifics of your ideal London hall event and we’ll make sure that only the right venues reach out. No more endless scrolling or fruitless email chains: Let the right venue find you

FAQ

How much will it cost to hire a hall for a party?

Prices obviously differ but you can expect to pay between £500 and £2000 for a hall hire - depending on the space and whether it’s dry hire (just the space) or includes catering. The best way to make sure you get the best deal is to present a lot of venues with your own budget – this way you retain control of your event spend.

What is the average capacity of a hall in London?

All London halls have different capacities and space can be found for whatever you’re looking for. That said, it’s worth keeping in mind that halls tend to cater for crowds up to and around the 300 people mark. If you’re looking at hosting an event for, say, 50 people, it might be worth hiring out a bar or private dining room instead. If you’re thinking of a much bigger event then a conference space might be for you - London’s biggest can cater to thousands of attendees.

What’s the best way to book a hall in London?

Most venues will have a designated phone number or email address for bookings and private hire. However, sometimes the venue's time is stretched and they may not pick up if they’re busy. That’s where we can help. Submit your event brief and we’ll reach out to all the party halls, community halls and church halls we know and let them come to you. It’s how booking should be.