ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

Situated in the heart of the West End, the Royal Academy of Arts is one of London’s most iconic venues. Boasting lavish rooms as well as intimate spaces and a world-renowned collection, it is the perfect setting for any special occasion.

With a capacity for grand, formal affairs or more private events, the beautifully gilded interiors, wooden floors and marble fireplaces make for a stunning backdrop. The magnificently restored, 18th-century rooms house works from the Royal Academy Collection of British art from the last 250 years, including Reynolds, Constable, Gainsborough and Hockney – the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal and a noteworthy evening.

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Capacity

Royal Academy of Arts offers a variety of impressive event spaces, from intimate rooms to grand gallery settings. T

he Main Galleries can host up to 800 guests standing for large receptions or launches and 250 seated for dinners or presentations.

The John Madejski Fine Rooms typically accommodate around 350 guests for standing receptions (and similar seated numbers depending on layout), while the Collections/RA Collection Gallery spaces hold roughly 250–450 standing or around 120–250 seated guests.

Smaller spaces such as the Reynolds Room and General Assembly Room are suited to more intimate gatherings with capacities in the range of 40–120 seated or 50–120 standing, and rooms like the Sir Hugh Casson Room and Academicians’ Room fit about 60–100 guests depending on configuration. Actual capacities vary by layout, exhibition use and heritage considerations.

 

Perfect FOR

Royal Academy of Arts is the perfect location for many corporate and private events including:

  • Weddings and receptions
  • Birthday parties 
  • Christmas parties
  • Intimate dinners 
  • Private tours and viewings 
  • Corporate dinners 
  • Awards ceremonies 
  • Summer parties 
  • Live music and performances 
  • Filming and photoshoots 
  • Brand and product launches
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LUXURY EVENT CATERING AT ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

As London’s leading luxury events company, we create extraordinary corporate and private events that leave a lasting impression.

Whether it’s an intimate dinner, corporate gathering, product launch or milestone celebration, we approach every brief with creativity and precision.

Visit our events page to find out more about our event catering and management services.