Whole Venue at Buffini Chao Deck at the National Theatre
Theatre
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Whole venue
21 reviews
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National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
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Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)
About this space
The Buffini Chao Deck is ideal for a stylish dinner and dance for up to 100 guests or standing receptions for up to 200. State-of-the-art lighting and AV has been designed and installed by the National Theatre’s Sound and Lighting departments, providing an inspiring backdrop for conferences, away-days, and product launches. In addition, the Buffini Chao Deck is licensed for weddings, with London’s skyline and the Thames riverscape providing the perfect setting to say ‘I do’.
• The National Theatre’s exclusive alfresco summer events space
• The Buffini Chao Deck offers a breathtaking skyline vista across London
• Wedding licence for up to 110 guests available.
• Flexible space for up to 200 guests standing, 100 ceremony and 100 seated
• First-class catering courtesy of the accomplished in-house catering team.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
SUMMER PARTIES - from £130 + VATpp
Venue hire
Three-hour unlimited drinks package
Choice of canapes, bowl food or street food
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
Dedicated event manager on the day
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
WEDDINGS - From £126pp
Venue hire
Dedicated wedding coordinator throughout the planning process and on the day
Dedicated operations team on the day
Dining tables and chairs
Crockery, cutlery, glassware
Table linen and napkins in the colour of your choice
Menu tasting
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
CONFERENCES - From £110+VAT pp
Venue hire from 8.00am - 17.00pm
Unlimited tea and filter coffee and still and sparkling water
Continental breakfast upon arrival
Working lunch
Afternoon sweet treat
65" plasma screen for presentations
55" wall-mounted screen for logo or rolling slideshow
Lectern and 2 handheld microphones
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
Venue hire
Three-hour unlimited drinks package
Choice of canapes, bowl food or street food
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
Dedicated event manager on the day
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
WEDDINGS - From £126pp
Venue hire
Dedicated wedding coordinator throughout the planning process and on the day
Dedicated operations team on the day
Dining tables and chairs
Crockery, cutlery, glassware
Table linen and napkins in the colour of your choice
Menu tasting
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
CONFERENCES - From £110+VAT pp
Venue hire from 8.00am - 17.00pm
Unlimited tea and filter coffee and still and sparkling water
Continental breakfast upon arrival
Working lunch
Afternoon sweet treat
65" plasma screen for presentations
55" wall-mounted screen for logo or rolling slideshow
Lectern and 2 handheld microphones
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
Preferential rates in our on-site car park for your guests
Christmas Party Offers
Book your Christmas party at the Buffini Chao Deck and wow your guests in a show-stopping venue with panoramic views over the twinkling London skyline.
Located on the South Bank - on top of the National Theatre and nestled amongst London’s most popular Christmas markets and festive pop-ups - you’ll be right in the heart of the action at the Buffini Chao Deck.
Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated sit down meal for your team, or a full-scale party with DJ and dancefloor, our Christmas venue offers a blank canvas for you to make your own.
Our Christmas party packages are fully tailored to you – from the size of your group to the grandeur of the menu - combining a breathtaking setting with a first-class service making it a festive season to remember.
We have flexible party packages perfect for every occasion and our experienced team can help execute every detail - from festive food and drinks packages to decor and entertainment.
Located on the South Bank - on top of the National Theatre and nestled amongst London’s most popular Christmas markets and festive pop-ups - you’ll be right in the heart of the action at the Buffini Chao Deck.
Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated sit down meal for your team, or a full-scale party with DJ and dancefloor, our Christmas venue offers a blank canvas for you to make your own.
Our Christmas party packages are fully tailored to you – from the size of your group to the grandeur of the menu - combining a breathtaking setting with a first-class service making it a festive season to remember.
We have flexible party packages perfect for every occasion and our experienced team can help execute every detail - from festive food and drinks packages to decor and entertainment.
STANDING RECEPTION PACKAGE
£160
per person
- Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck from 18.00-23.00 (guest arrival from 18.30)
- Glass of festive fizz on arrival
- Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer and soft drinks throughout the evening
- Five canapes and three bowls per person
- Festive event decoration
- Bespoke lighting and PA system
- DJ to play from 19.00-23.00
- Full event management, event security and cloakroom facilities
- Glass of festive fizz on arrival
- Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer and soft drinks throughout the evening
- Five canapes and three bowls per person
- Festive event decoration
- Bespoke lighting and PA system
- DJ to play from 19.00-23.00
- Full event management, event security and cloakroom facilities
DINNER PACKAGE
£195
per person
- Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck from 18.00-23.00 (guest arrival from 18.30)
- Glass of festive fizz on arrival
- Three course meal with tea, coffee and mini mince pies
- Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer and soft drinks throughout the evening
- Festive event decoration
- Bespoke lighting and PA system
- DJ to play from 19.00-23.00
- Full event management, event security and cloakroom facilities
- Glass of festive fizz on arrival
- Three course meal with tea, coffee and mini mince pies
- Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer and soft drinks throughout the evening
- Festive event decoration
- Bespoke lighting and PA system
- DJ to play from 19.00-23.00
- Full event management, event security and cloakroom facilities
Conference Offers
Free sparkling reception for July and August bookings
£110
per person
Book a meeting or conference in July and August and we'll throw in a round of bubbles at the end of your day!
Seat up to 120 guests in our rooftop space, perfect for presentations, events or company-wide meetings. We'll arrange morning tea, a working lunch and afternoon sweet treat, as well as all the AV requirements you need, courtesy of the National Theatre's brilliant sound and lighting teams.
DDR packages include:
Unlimited tea and filter coffee
Still and sparkling water
A selection of pastries served on arrival
Fresh fruit bowl
Mid-morning freshly baked cookies
Working lunch
Afternoon sweet treat
Room hire from 8:00-17:00
65' plasma screen for presentations
55' wall mounted screen for logo or rolling slideshow
Lectern
2 handheld microphones
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
T&Cs:
Only applies to new bookings
Minimum spend of £3,000 + VAT
Seat up to 120 guests in our rooftop space, perfect for presentations, events or company-wide meetings. We'll arrange morning tea, a working lunch and afternoon sweet treat, as well as all the AV requirements you need, courtesy of the National Theatre's brilliant sound and lighting teams.
DDR packages include:
Unlimited tea and filter coffee
Still and sparkling water
A selection of pastries served on arrival
Fresh fruit bowl
Mid-morning freshly baked cookies
Working lunch
Afternoon sweet treat
Room hire from 8:00-17:00
65' plasma screen for presentations
55' wall mounted screen for logo or rolling slideshow
Lectern
2 handheld microphones
Bespoke lighting and surround sound
T&Cs:
Only applies to new bookings
Minimum spend of £3,000 + VAT
Wedding Offers
Overture
£126
per person
Wedding ceremony only
Minimum guests 40, maximum guests 110
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck for two hours
Ceremony coordination & set up
One-hour unlimited prosecco, beers and soft drinks
Three canapés per person
*Latest ceremony time 14.00
Minimum guests 40, maximum guests 110
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck for two hours
Ceremony coordination & set up
One-hour unlimited prosecco, beers and soft drinks
Three canapés per person
*Latest ceremony time 14.00
Opening night
£180
per person
Evening reception only
Minimum guests 100, maximum guests 200
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck
One glass of prosecco per person served on arrival
Three-hour unlimited drinks package (Dorfman package)
3 canapés per person
A selection of bowl food and/or street food from our in-house
KERB traders
Minimum guests 100, maximum guests 200
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck
One glass of prosecco per person served on arrival
Three-hour unlimited drinks package (Dorfman package)
3 canapés per person
A selection of bowl food and/or street food from our in-house
KERB traders
Standing ovation
£210
per person
Minimum guests 40, maximum guests 110
Additional guests can be accommodated at the reception - up to 200
maximum
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck
Ceremony coordination
One glass of prosecco and 3 canapés per person served post-ceremony
Three-hour unlimited drinks package (Dorfman package)
A selection of bowl food and/or street food from our in-house KERB traders
Additional guests can be accommodated at the reception - up to 200
maximum
Includes
Hire of the Buffini Chao Deck
Ceremony coordination
One glass of prosecco and 3 canapés per person served post-ceremony
Three-hour unlimited drinks package (Dorfman package)
A selection of bowl food and/or street food from our in-house KERB traders
Prices
Monday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Tuesday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Wednesday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Thursday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Friday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Saturday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Sunday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£132
per person
Per session
8:00 –
17:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
23:00
from
£5400
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£132
per person
Per session
18:00 –
23:30
from
£156
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
The pricing varies depending on the type of event and the number of guests. For an exact quote, please get in touch.
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Packages (as above) are inclusive of room hire.
Upgrade options are available.
Additional hours can be added up to 2:00 am.
A minimum number of guests for a booking:
40 for Lunch/Dinner
40 for Conference
55 for Reception
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Capacity
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 50
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 100
Catering and drinks
In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction
from
00:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Reviews and ratings
(21 reviews and ratings - )
EH
Erin H.
November 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
JT
Joseph T.
June 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
NC
Nell C.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
A
Anonymous
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
The Buffini Chao Deck is a stunning events venue situated on the roof of the iconic National Theatre.
Offering breathtaking panoramic views across London, the Buffini Chao Deck combines a riverside outdoor terrace with large flexible event space. The building is wrapped in glazed panels which can be retracted on warmer days, so the uninterrupted view is preserved no matter the weather.
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