Spencer House is available as one of the most beautiful and stunning settings in London to entertain. Each client has the exclusive use of the House in it's entirety, whatever the size or scale of the occasion.

The state rooms have been restored to their former splendour of their late eighteenth-century appearance and are decorated with distinguished paintings and furniture, providing a magnificent setting for luncheons, dinners, receptions and meetings.

The eight state rooms available for hire provide an elegant backdrop for civil weddings, wedding receptions, musical evenings, lectures and press presentations. Receptions can be held for up to 450 guests, 500 if using the terrace, while seated lunches and dinners can be accommodated for any number from 2-138. Theatre style meetings can also be held, up to a maximum of 100 guests.

Spencer House offers a complete service, all administration and catering is handled in-house including printing of invitations and menu cards, organising flowers, music and other entertainments as required. The kitchens at Spencer House are staffed by full-time expert chefs, who will devise each menu to suit the host's requirements - there are no set menus. The resident Chef, Steve Lattimer, who was Head Chef at the Garrick for nine years, is partnered by Vincent O'Toole, gold medal-winning Pastry Chef.

Spencer House was described in the nineteenth-century as "the rallying point of social and political activity" a tradition which is now continued in the many and varied entertainments that take place there today. The House is available for a limited number of diplomatic, private and corporate events each year.

Many notable events have been held at Spencer House since its opening in 1990. Perhaps most famously, the historic dinner for Her Majesty the Queen to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of her accession to the throne was held at Spencer House in 1992, hosted by her Prime Ministers past and present. State banquets have also been held for Her Majesty by the President of Israel (1997); and the King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (2001).

Other events held at the House over the past fifteen years include a reception to launch the new face of 'Yardley'; a celebratory party for the New York jewellers Verdura, to mark ten years in London; a party to mark the opening of Mikimoto's first London shop; a reception held by CTE (Carlton) Limited, to launch the television drama Emma; a party held by Polygram and NCH Action for Children following the premiere of the film 'Portrait of a Lady'; an event held by Tom Ford and a party given by Polo Ralph Lauren to launch the Wimbledon designs collection.

A number of charities have held events at Spencer House including the NSPCC, Wheelpower, Barnardo's, Crusaid, The Prostate Research Campaign UK, The Royal Academy of Dance, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and the Friends of The Royal Marsden Hospital, amongst others.

Spencer House makes a magnificent and historic setting whether for breakfast meetings, lunches, cocktail receptions, dinners or contract signings. Many well-known national and international companies have entertained at Spencer House, including Mastercard, Deutsche Bank AG London, Morgan Stanley & Co Ltd, Credit Suisse First Boston, Schroders and British Telecom; as well as individuals and entrepreneurs.

The following capacities apply for luncheons and dinners:

1. The Dining Room accommodates up to 24 guests at one table and is an ideal setting for concerts or chamber performances of opera.
2. The Music Room accommodates up to 24 guests at banqueting tables and may be used for small luncheons and dinners or as a meeting room.
3. Lady Spencer's Room accommodates up to 36 guests at banqueting tables and is the first of the three great reception rooms overlooking Green Park.
4. The Great Room accommodates up to 40 guests at one table and up to 90 guests at banqueting tables and is one of the most spectacular reception rooms in London. It is often used in conjunction with both the Music Room and Lady Spencer's Room for larger dinners.

Please note that Spencer House is closed every January and August for refurbishment.

For further information, an appointment or private view telephone the Banqueting Department on 020 7514 1964 or write to:

The Banqueting Administrator Spencer House
27 St James's Place
London
SW1A 1NR