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Does it cost anything to use The Private Dining Directory?
Our service is free to use. You pay the same price or less then you would going directly to a venue. This is because we work with venues to produce discounted dining deals and offers, and we do not charge venues commission or booking fees.
The only thing we ask is you tell us how your dining experience was: Tell Us Here »
Is there a Room Hire Charge?
The majority of venues on the Private Dining Directory do not have a room hire charge. However, each venue applies its own rules and you can find whether there is room hire or minimum spend needed on each venue’s individual listing page.
What actually is Private Dining?
Private Dining is the perfect way to hold a birthday meal or celebration. It’s ideal for catered business meetings, drink receptions, all social and business events where food or drink is required.
In short, it is a way to hold an event, or mark an occasion in a private setting, usually with drinks and food, glorious food!
How to use The Private Dining Directory to find a venue?
Not many enjoy hard work, but many enjoy eating. That’s why we’ve kept the Directory as simple as possible for you to find and book the perfect private space for your event.
You can look by region, event type, or venue features. You can use the advanced venue finder tool to match your exact preference or needs.
When you find a venue or space you like the look of, you can use the contact details on the page to phone the venue, or send a direct message. Alternatively you can add the venue to your Venue Shortlist and enquire into several places at once with a single message!
What is Avg Price Per Head?
Often based on a set menu, this is the estimated, average, price per head you can expect to pay at a venue for private dining. It can vary between lunch and evening hours, and most venues offer a choice of set menus which may vary in price.
Can I book normal dining?
Yes, nearly all of these venues accept standard bookings along with having expertise in group dining.
What Happens after my Enquiry?
You can sit back, relax and wait for venue owners to respond to you directly, using the details you provided.
A venue hasn’t responded to my enquiry. What do I do?
Venue managers can take a little while to respond as they deal with multiple enquiries each day.
If you haven’t heard back within 48 hours it’s a good idea to call the venue directly, and explain you are chasing up an enquiry you made through the Private Dining Directory. This should help them find the right details to deal with your request.
What is the Difference between a Private Dining Room and a Venue?
Some places will offer exclusive use of an entire venue and its facilities, while other venues may offer private dining rooms or spaces within their establishment.
Why should I use The Private Dining Directory?
The Private Dining Directory makes booking the perfect venue easier and faster than ever before. We put the best venues all in one place, standardise the information for easy comparison, and enable you to directly contact as many venues as you wish.
We give you the power to be the boss of your event, with no need to pay for an event planner or expensive concierge service. We work with venues to create amazing dining deals and experiences to save you time, money and make the process as simple as possible.
How much does it cost to hire a venue?
We provide estimated price per head, and minimum spend prices (if applicable) on venue information pages. However the price should always be discussed with the venue manager, and paid directly to the venue.