The Grand Hall at Battersea Arts Centre - Grand Hall

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Step into a world of winter wonder at Battersea Arts Centre during this landmark year, as we celebrate 50 years as a home for the extraordinary. Our Grand Hall Suite sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations, providing a stunning backdrop for your Christmas gathering. Whether you’re hosting an exquisite affair in our spacious Grand Hall or seeking quieter moments in our opulent Octagonal Hall, Battersea Arts Centre promises an enchanting atmosphere to entertain friends, colleagues, and business associates. Let us be your Christmas destination for a truly magical experience.

As your guests journey down our very own Town Hall Road, they are greeted with the Grand Hall’s own private entrance and enter our impressive Octagonal Hall; complete with mosaic flooring and spectacular stained-glass dome. Your guests are then warmly welcomed into the remarkable hall itself, survivor of the 2015 fire yet lovingly renovated to a state of reverent beauty. Alongside the Grand Hall, you can explore the tranquil corridors for more intimate moments or celebrate in the Grand Hall Bar with its one-of-a-kind artistic installation.

Our team are industry professionals with experience across a wide range of events. More than that, our team focus on providing a personal and bespoke touch when it comes to making your festive celebration incredible. Every party at BAC has a dedicated Event Manager to help you pull all the pieces together and ensure you have a delightful and joyous celebration. You will also have support from our Catering Lead and Event Production Manager, not to mention a dedicated Sales Team. At BAC you will be well looked after and valued as part of our community.

Event offers and packages

£100+VAT per person

Based on a minimum of 150 guests
Price includes
➣ Exclusive hire of the Grand Hall Suite 16:00 - 23:00
➣ Guests arrival from 18:30
➣ Glass of Prosecco on arrival
➣ 3 drinks per person
➣ Choice of wine, beer or single spirit and mixer
➣ Bespoke technical package
➣ Including architectural lighting, PA system and
moving party lights
➣ Event security and cloakroom facilities provided

Standing Drinks Reception

£120 per person

Based on a minimum of 150 guests
Price includes
➣ Exclusive hire of the Grand Hall Suite 16:00 - 23:00
➣ Guests arrival from 18:30
➣ Glass of Prosecco on arrival
➣ 3 drinks per person
➣ Choice of wine, beer or single spirit and mixer
➣ Bespoke technical package
➣ Including architectural lighting, PA system and
moving party lights
➣ Event security and cloakroom facilities provided

Canapes and Bowl Food

£228 per person

Created with love with our catering partner Social pantry
Price includes:
➣ 5 canapes - 4 savoury and 1 sweet
➣ 3 bowl food

Canape Example Menu
➣ Ren’s pantry spiced carrot, white miso, pickled carrot, seeded cracker (vg)
➣ Salmon gravlax, whipped crème fraiche, pickled kohlrabi
➣ Chicken liver parfait, quince, sourdough waffle
➣ Mushroom truffle choux bun, pickled pear puree, pecorino (v)
➣ Social pantry mince pies

Bowl Food Example Menu
➣ Wild mushroom fritters, sesame aioli, togarashi, seasonal slaw (gf, vg)
➣ Mac and cheese, black truffle, crispy celeriac (v)
➣ Braised short rib, horseradish mash, red cabbage puree (gf)
Menu subject to change

Seated Dining

£282 per person

Price includes:
➣ 3 savoury canapes per guest
➣ 3 course dinner

Canape Example Menu
➣ Ren’s pantry spiced carrot, white miso, pickled carrot, seeded cracker (vg)
➣ Salmon gravlax, whipped crème fraiche, pickled kohlrabi
➣ Chicken liver parfait, quince, sourdough waffle

Dinner Example Menu
➣ Burrata, golden beetroot, poac hed pear, raddichio, compressed pear,
camelina seed cracker (v)
➣ Cotswold chicken, truffle and berkswell potatoes, pumpkin, confit leeks,
leek top crumb, jus
➣ Chocolate biscuit torte, blackberry jelly, burnt honey ice cream
Menus subject to change

Prices

Monday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

To make your festive party an even more unforgettable experience, we’ve partnered with London’s leading independent, sustainable caterer, Social Pantry, whose delicious and innovative approach to catering brings the most ambitious events to life.

CANAPES AND BOWL FOOD
Canape Menu
➣ Ren’s pantry spiced carrot, white miso, pickled carrot, seeded cracker (vg)
➣ Salmon gravlax, whipped crème fraiche, pickled kohlrabi
➣ Chicken liver parfait, quince, sourdough waffle
➣ Mushroom truffle choux bun, pickled pear puree, pecorino (v)
➣ Social pantry mince pies
Bowl Food Menu
➣ Wild mushroom fritters, sesame aioli, togarashi, seasonal slaw (gf, vg)
➣ Mac and cheese, black truffle, crispy celeriac (v)
➣ Braised short rib, horseradish mash, red cabbage puree (gf)

Additional £90+VAT PER PERSON
Price includes:
➣ 5 canapes - 4 savoury and 1 sweet
➣ 3 bowl food

Canape Package Add-ons
➣ Festive cheese and charcuterie station - £18+vat per person
➣ Additional canape - £3+vat per item
➣ Additional bowl - £7.50+vat per item

SEATED DINING
Canape Menu
➣ Ren’s pantry spiced carrot, white miso, pickled carrot, seeded cracker (vg)
➣ Salmon gravlax, whipped crème fraiche, pickled kohlrabi
➣ Chicken liver parfait, quince, sourdough waffle
Dinner Menu
➣ Burrata, golden beetroot, poac hed pear, raddichio, compressed pear,
camelina seed cracker (v)
➣ Cotswold chicken, truffle and berkswell potatoes, pumpkin, confit leeks,
leek top crumb, jus
➣ Chocolate biscuit torte, blackberry jelly, burnt honey ice cream

Additional £135+VAT PER PERSON
Price includes:
➣ 3 savoury canapes per guest
➣ 3-course dinner

Dinner Package Add-ons
➣ Amuse bouche course £12+VAT per guest
➣ Cheese board £12.50+VAT per guest
➣ Table wine £25+VAT per guest*

Tuesday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

18:00 – 23:00

from £120 per person

Per evening

18:00 – 23:00

from £120

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 450

Dining

up to 350

Theatre

up to 400

Cabaret

up to 270

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

- Allow BAC to search all containers, bags, boxes and equipment coming into or leaving the Venue, including those brought onto the Venue by guests.
- No explosives, fireworks, candles, flares, or dangerous substances or use naked flames or pyrotechnics
- No smoking in the venue or immediatley outside the entrances
- No gas-filled balloons, streamers, glitter cannons or confetti either externally or internally without the prior written consent of BAC
- No nails, screws or other fixings into the walls, ceilings or floors or into any furniture or fittings.
- Business Clients may only use BAC’s name, logo, or any other intellectual property rights with the prior written agreement from BAC.
- Not do or permit to be done anything on the Venue which is illegal or which may become a nuisance (whether actionable or not), annoyance, inconvenience or disturbance to BAC or to any other customers of BAC, or any owner or occupier of neighbouring property.
- No animals in the building without prior written consent from BAC.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Battersea Arts Centre - Grand Hall

Let us be your Christmas destination for a truly magical experience.

As your guests journey down our very own Town Hall Road, they are greeted with the Grand Hall’s own private entrance and enter our impressive Octagonal Hall; complete with mosaic flooring and spectacular stained-glass dome. Your guests are then warmly welcomed into the remarkable hall itself, survivor of the 2015 fire yet lovingly renovated to a state of reverent beauty.

Alongside the Grand Hall, you can explore the tranquil corridors for more intimate moments or celebrate in the Grand Hall Bar with its one-of-a-kind artistic installation.

Our team are industry professionals with experience across a wide range of events. More than that, our team focus on providing a personal and bespoke touch when it comes to making your festive celebration incredible. Every party at BAC has a dedicated Event Manager to help you pull all the pieces together and ensure you have a delightful and joyous celebration. You will also have support from our Catering Lead and Event Production Manager, not to mention a dedicated Sales Team. At BAC you will be well looked after and valued as part of our community.