Catering & Dining Guide
Please see our seating plans page for examples of seating layouts.
When it comes to food, The Hall gives you genuine flexibility. You can book our in-house caterer, Bel's Kitchen, who take care of everything from menu design to clean-up. You can bring in a professional caterer of your own. Or, for simpler occasions, you're welcome to bring your own cold food. Below you'll find everything you need to know about each option, along with dining styles, capacities, and corkage information.
Your Catering Options
In-house catering
Isy has spent 25 years cooking professionally, working alongside some of the UK's most respected names including Yotam Ottolenghi, Mark Hix, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. She can turn her hand to anything from a working lunch to a bespoke tasting menu, with a focus on the finest seasonal, local ingredients. There is no additional catering charge from The Hall: you pay Isy directly, and she handles everything.
Contact Isy to discuss menusBring Your Own Cold Food
Corkage applies
For more casual occasions you are welcome to provide your own cold food. Waste removal by our team is included. No kitchen access with this option: all tableware and plates must be provided by you.
| When | Fee |
|---|---|
| Evening | £200 |
| Daytime | £100 |
| Small items only | £50 |
Small items: a cake, muffins, or similar for all guests.
External Professional Caterer
Kitchen hire
If you would prefer to bring in your own professional caterer, kitchen hire is available. External caterers must provide health and safety documentation and are responsible for professional cleaning of the kitchen. Please get in touch in advance to confirm arrangements.
| Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kitchen hire | £300 |
All dining is catered by Bel's Kitchen. The style you choose determines the maximum number of guests we can accommodate. Full descriptions and menu examples for each style are below.
Dining Styles & Capacities
Dining Style Max Guests
Plated Service 65
Family Style Sharing Plates 75
Seated Buffet 80
Standing Buffet / Party Food 120
Bowl Food Buffet 100
Canapés 120
Working Lunches & Conference Catering 80
Plated Service
Maximum: 65 persons (main hall only)
Main Hall - 3 Long Tables: 65 guests
Main Hall - Horseshoe Layout: 65 guests
Mezzanine not available for plated service
Individual courses served to each guest at their seat. Perfect for formal dining where each guest receives their own plated dishes throughout the meal.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Plated service, Maximum 65
Family Style Sharing Plates
Maximum: 75 persons (main hall only)
Main Hall - 3 Long Tables: 75 guests
Main Hall - Horseshoe Layout: 69 guests
Mezzanine not available for family style service
Family style dining works beautifully with our vintage tables, where guests share platters and dishes served to the table. This creates a warm, communal atmosphere perfect for celebrations.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Family Style Sharing Plates, Maximum 75 persons
Seated Buffet
Maximum: 80 persons
Guests are seated at tables with place settings, with food served from a buffet setup. This allows for a more relaxed service style while maintaining formal seating.
Two arrangement options:
Option 1: 80 guests in main hall only
Option 2: 68 guests downstairs + 12 guests on mezzanine (75 total)
Please note: The maximum capacity remains 80 guests regardless of arrangement, determined by buffet service flow rather than available seating. Using the mezzanine provides more space per guest in the main hall, with 12 or fewer guests seated upstairs with views overlooking the event below.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Seated Buffet, Maximum 80 persons
Standing Buffet / Party Food
Maximum: 120 persons
Guests enjoy food while standing and mingling. Ideal for canapés, finger food, and more casual gatherings where networking and socialising are the main focus. Food is served using high-quality compostable bagasse/bamboo plates.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Standing Buffet / Party Food, Maximum: 120
Bowl Food Buffet
Maximum: 100 persons
Perfect for dishes like chilli & rice, stew, or dahl & rice. Food is served from large bowls with guests able to sit or stand. A lovely option for warming, communal meals that allows for more flexible seating arrangements. Served using high-quality compostable bagasse/bamboo bowls.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Canapés
Maximum: 120 persons
Elegant bite-sized food served to standing guests. Perfect for drinks receptions, networking events, and sophisticated celebrations where guests can mingle freely while enjoying beautifully presented food.
View sample menus and pricing at Bel's Kitchen
Bowl Food Buffet, Maximum 100 persons
Canapés , Maximum 120 persons
Working Lunches & Conference Catering
Maximum: 80 persons
Sandwiches, wraps and working lunch platters for business meetings, conferences and training days. Bel's Kitchen provides freshly prepared sandwich selections, salad boxes and hot buffet options tailored to your event.
For menus and pricing contact Isy at isy@belskitchen.co.uk
Pairs perfectly with our workshops / conferences venue hire package (morning sessions from £250, full day from £450 Sunday to Friday), with projector, whiteboards, high-speed wifi, and tea and coffee service available.
Working Lunches, Maximum 80 persons
Wine for Your Dining Event
Planning a seated meal? Preordering ensures your preferred wines are ready and waiting for your event.
See our full bar menus and wine lists here.
Corkage & External Catering
Drinks Corkage
Bring your own wine or fizz
| Type | Per Bottle |
|---|---|
| Sparkling wine / fizz Max 4 bottles per 20 guests |
£20 |
| Table wine Max 2 bottles per table of 6 |
£14 |
Drinks corkage is for wine and fizz only. For beer and cider enquiries please see the bar page.
External Catering
Bringing your own food or caterer
| Option | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cold food, evening Waste removal included. No kitchen access. |
£200 |
| Cold food, daytime Waste removal included. No kitchen access. |
£100 |
| Small items only A cake, muffins, or similar for all guests. |
£50 |
| Kitchen hire Professional caterers only. H&S docs required. |
£300 |