Corporate Venue Hire

Elevate business agendas with impact in the very place where monarchs once held court and shaped history

Banqueting House makes corporate events unforgettable. Delegates enter through grand Ionic columns, take their seats in the grand main hall, and leave with an impression of your company they’ll never forget. The venue’s proportions, acoustics, and service are designed for high-profile corporate agendas including AGMs, leadership meetings, product launches, awards and international delegations.

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Why choose Banqueting House for corporate events?

For over 400 years, Banqueting House has been a stage for leadership, influence and state occasions. Today, it offers a unique backdrop for conferences, awards evenings, product launches and client receptions. The grandeur of the Main Hall combines with the intimacy of the Undercroft to create a flexible environment that can move seamlessly from focused discussion to high-impact hospitality.

Key advantages:

Two versatile spaces (Main Hall + Undercroft) for plenary, breakouts, and hospitality.
Capacities: up to 400 theatre / 280 cabaret in the Main Hall; 350 standing in the Undercroft.
Late finishes available to 01:00.
A range of approved suppliers to choose from

Corporate formats we host beautifully:

AGMs and leadership meetings
Product launches and fashion showcases
Award ceremonies and celebrations
Conferences with plenary + breakout flow
International delegation programmes

Spaces for impactful business events

The Main Hall

A conference-class room with royal presence. The soaring columns and Baroque ceiling frame your keynotes, panels, and award moments. Supports staging, screens, AV rigs, and bespoke seating.

Capacities: up to 400 seated theatre style or 280 cabaret style, for a more relaxed event.

Undercroft

Once a secluded royal retreat beneath the Banqueting Hall, the Undercroft provided monarchs with a private space for relaxation and entertainment. Today, this vaulted chamber offers an atmospheric and versatile counterpart to the grandeur above. Its distinctive arches and intimate scale make it ideal for networking sessions, partner showcases, lounges, press zones, or post-event receptions.

Capacities: up to 350 standing.

A big thank you to you and everyone involved for a very lovely evening, it was so special to be dining beneath The Rubens Ceiling once again.

What a corporate event looks like here

From first arrival to the final toast, Banqueting House creates a natural rhythm for corporate occasions. The Undercroft sets the tone with a welcoming atmosphere and space to gather, while the Main Hall provides a dramatic stage for keynotes, awards or gala dinners. As the day unfolds, the flow between these two historic spaces allows moments of focus, collaboration and celebration to sit seamlessly together, leaving delegates with an experience as memorable as it is productive.

Morning: 09:00 arrivals & coffee in the Undercroft
Late morning: 10:00 keynote in the Main Hall
Afternoon: 13:00 working lunch + partner showcase
Evening: 17:30 awards ceremony in Main Hall, followed by 19:00 networking reception in the Undercroft
Close: Extensions available until 01:00

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Availability and pricing

Banqueting House has reopened for events following essential conservation works. Daytime hire is from £16,000 + VAT; all-day and evening from £26,000 + VAT, with late extensions available to 01:00.

The delegate experience

Banqueting House is designed to make a strong first impression on corporate audiences. Its central Westminster location offers excellent transport links, with nearby parking for those arriving by car. Step-free access and attentive front-of-house staff ensure delegates are welcomed with ease, while behind the scenes, the venue provides cloakrooms and private spaces for VIPs or speakers.

Frequently asked questions on multi-day hire

How late can we run?

Extensions available to 01:00 with the potential to run later. Please discuss this with the team directly.

Can we build a stage and set for several days?

Yes, consecutive-day access supports large-scale builds and bespoke sets which can be left in situ for the duration of your programme.

Approved suppliers

We work with expert caterers, florists, production and technical teams who know the building and bring big creative ideas safely to life across multiple days. Ask us for recommended partners by format or browse our online directory.

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