For a regal affair you can’t get much better than hosting your event at a royal address. Kew Palace has been gracefully restored to the state it would have been in when King George III, Queen Charlotte and their children lived there, and it now presents a whole clutch of atmospheric spaces for private hire.
The regal King’s Dining Room (where the Queen celebrated her 80th birthday, no less) is a sumptuous space that traditionally hosted all kinds of notable figures when King George chose to entertain the great and the good. Now you and your guests can enjoy the same levels of pageantry in the space, taking full advantage of the rich surrounds that include a beautiful sculptural fireplace, ruby red curtains and a fine dining table. If you prefer to skip a sit-down dinner, drinks receptions are also possible here.
In the summer, the Queen’s Garden and its adjoining Physic Garden make a beautiful spot for a garden party, while the newly restored Royal Kitchen and its gardens are open for receptions too, giving a range of options for bright and breezy functions.
Back in the main house and the King’s Breakfast room is charming for private receptions. This unique space is packed with intricate knickknacks and curios that have been sourced from the time when King George himself was on the throne, giving you a real sense of the place’s history. To add to the drama the room also houses an original Georgian chamber organ.
As with other royal palaces, Kew Palace collaborates on events with a range of approved suppliers. This hand-picked list means you get a choice of options while guaranteeing the vendors are up to a certain standard and that they know how events at the venue work for seamless production. From teams of florists and top caterers to people who can take care of corporate gifting, lighting and entertainment, nothing has been left to chance.