A private dining experience is more than a meal. It's a curated environment — one where conversation flows naturally, relationships deepen, and guests feel genuinely valued. When executed well, private dining is one of the most powerful tools in a business's relationship-building arsenal.
1. Chef's Table Experiences
The chef's table is the pinnacle of private dining — an intimate, immersive experience where guests are seated at the heart of the kitchen, guided through a bespoke tasting menu by the head chef. London has a remarkable concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants offering private chef's table experiences for 6–14 guests.
For corporate entertainment, a chef's table dinner creates a genuinely memorable shared experience — the kind that clients and colleagues talk about long after the evening ends.
- • Capacity: 6–14 guests
- • Price range: £200–£600+ per person
- • Best for: Senior client entertainment, board dinners, milestone celebrations
2. Private Dining Rooms at Luxury Restaurants
London's finest restaurants — from Mayfair institutions to contemporary Soho openings — offer dedicated private dining rooms with bespoke menus, sommelier-led wine pairings, and dedicated service teams. These spaces provide the prestige of a world-class restaurant with the exclusivity of a private event.
Private dining rooms typically accommodate 12–40 guests and can be dressed with custom florals, branded elements, and personalised menus to reflect the occasion.
- • Capacity: 12–40 guests
- • Price range: £120–£350+ per person
- • Best for: Corporate dinners, client entertainment, private celebrations
3. Bespoke Private Venue Dining
For the most bespoke private dining experiences, the venue itself becomes part of the concept. A private townhouse in Belgravia, a rooftop terrace in the City, a wine cellar beneath a historic building — these spaces allow complete creative freedom over every element of the dining experience.
Forte Events specialises in sourcing and activating London's most extraordinary private spaces for dining events — bringing in Michelin-trained chefs, specialist sommeliers, and bespoke entertainment to create evenings that feel entirely one-of-a-kind.
- • Capacity: 10–80 guests
- • Price range: £250–£800+ per person
- • Best for: Ultra-high-net-worth clients, brand experiences, landmark occasions
4. Themed & Experiential Dining
London's experiential dining scene has evolved dramatically — immersive theatre dinners, mystery experiences, multi-sensory tasting menus, and culturally themed banquets all offer something beyond a conventional meal. For groups seeking a shared adventure rather than a formal dinner, these formats deliver high engagement and lasting memories.
Popular formats include: Japanese omakase experiences, Moroccan-inspired feasts in private riad settings, and bespoke "around the world" tasting menus curated by guest chefs.
- • Capacity: 10–60 guests
- • Price range: £150–£500+ per person
- • Best for: Creative teams, reward events, memorable client entertainment
5. Corporate Private Dining Packages
For companies that entertain clients regularly, a standing private dining arrangement — with a preferred venue, pre-agreed menus, and a dedicated event manager — removes friction and ensures consistent quality. Forte Events can establish these arrangements on your behalf, managing every booking and ensuring each dinner reflects your brand standards.
- • Capacity: 8–30 guests per event
- • Price range: From £3,500 per dinner
- • Best for: Regular client entertainment, relationship management programmes
Elevating Your Private Dining Experience
Personalise the menu. A bespoke menu — designed around guest preferences and dietary requirements — signals genuine care and attention.
Invest in the wine programme. A sommelier-led pairing elevates the entire experience and demonstrates sophistication.
Consider the flow. The best private dinners have a rhythm — aperitifs, arrival, courses, and a natural conclusion. Rushed or drawn-out pacing undermines even the finest food.
Add a moment of surprise. A personalised gift, an unexpected course, or a brief entertainment interlude creates a talking point that guests remember.
Plan Your Private Dining Experience
Forte Events curates exceptional private dining experiences across London — from intimate chef's tables to grand banquets. Every detail handled, every expectation exceeded.