Daytime catering

Fresh seasonable salads including tomato salad and feta topped salad presented in large bowls.
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Fresh seasonal salads.

We believe that the cornerstone of good food is the quality of the ingredients.

Our chefs value the importance of fresh, carefully sourced ingredients and really appreciate the abundance of quality produce Britain has to offer.

Their enthusiasm for great tastes and combinations means you will always find them in the midst of creating new dishes and our menus reflect this passion for quality and innovation.

We have created a variety of packages to suit all budgets and our chefs are always on hand to tailor our menus to your requirements.

Summer events at IWM London

Join us at IWM London for your 2024 summer event.

Find out more by downloading our brochure: 2024 Summer Events at IWM London.  

Christmas at IWM London

Host your Christmas party at IWM London, a premier event venue in the heart of London. 

Set against a backdrop of powerful exhibits, aerial displays, and stunning architecture, your guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening. With outstanding catering and customisable event spaces, IWM London offers the perfect setting for your Christmas celebration. 

Book your Christmas party today to secure your place at this unique London venue.

For more information read our IWM London 2024 Christmas Party Brochure. 

Day Delegate Packages

Orpen Boardroom Conference Layout
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Orpen Boardroom, IWM London.

From £69.00 + VAT per person:

  • Exclusive room hire of main meeting room from 09:00 - 17:00
  • Arrival, mid-morning and afternoon tea and coffee 
  • Lunch - 1 salad and 2 sandwiches per person 
  • Soft drinks served with lunch 
  • Freshly baked morning Danish pastries and afternoon biscuits  
  • Wi-Fi
  • Access to explore the museum from 10:00 - 17:00

Minimum numbers based on meeting room selection: 

  • Orpen Boardroom - minimum number of 20
  • Park View Room - minimum number of 20 

AV quotes are available on request.

IWM London offers useful transport links from Waterloo Station and Lambeth North or Elephant & Castle Underground stations. Find out more about getting to IWM London.

Atrium Reception Package

An evening event in IWM London's Atrium with tables and a band
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The Atrium, IWM London.

IWM London is the ideal venue for hosting an unforgettable reception. 

Entertain guests amongst some of IWM London’s most iconic exhibits including the dramatically suspended aircraft in the Atrium.

For a different perspective our breath-taking rooftop terrace, a suspended gallery at the top of the atrium, provides dramatic views of the floors below. For more intimate receptions, the impressive Orpen Boardroom is ideal.

Our experienced team will ensure you have a perfect event from start to finish.

Atrium Reception Package
From £105 + VAT per person:

  • Dedicated account and event management
  • Exclusive hire of the Atrium, boasting dramatic suspended aircraft from 19:00 - 23:00
  • Themed event lighting, creating a unique and memorable experience
  • Three-hour unlimited drinks reception including house wine, bottled beer and selection of fruit pressé
  • Choice of 5 delicious canapés served by our friendly team, showcasing a series of culinary delights
  • Cloakroom area
  • Staffing and security 

Minimum number of 100

Atrium Dinner Package

Guests at 16 round tables in IWM London's Atrium enjoying dinner
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The Atrium, IWM London.

IWM London offers a unique selection of unforgettable event spaces for seated dinners. 

Dinners in the spectacular Atrium offer guests the opportunity to dine amongst some of IWM London’s most important exhibits and dine below a number of dramatically suspended aircraft. The Atrium is perfect for award ceremonies, charity events, gala dinners and parties, providing a high profile and inspirational setting for your guests.

For more intimate dinners, both the Park View Room, located amongst our first floor galleries, and the Orpen Boardroom offer an ideal setting. 

Atrium Dinner Package
From £142.50 + VAT per person:

  • Dedicated account and event management
  • Glass of Prosecco when being greeted by our friendly team, served in our Roof Terrace from 19:00
  • Exclusive hire of the Atrium boasting dramatic suspended aircraft from 19:30 – 23:00
  • Spectacular event lighting creating a unique and memorable experience
  • 3 course dining experience complimented by after dinner coffee station
  • ½ bottle of house wine per person
  • ½ bottle of mineral water per person
  • Cloakroom area
  • Staffing and security
  • Fine dining cutlery, crockery, linen, glassware and table numbers

Minimum number 100

Selection of five sets of individual canapés presented on a glass tray.
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Canapés selection.

Restaurant Associates offers a wide variety of menu choices. Please contact the events team for menu upgrades. 

Seasonality and quality of produce is key when sourcing ingredients and our menus will change throughout the year to reflect this.

Our evening dinner packages will give you an insight into the possibilities for events at IWM London, however we would be thrilled to work with you on a bespoke proposal that works with all elements at your event.

More information

Please email us or call +44 (0)20 70913140 for more details. 

If your enquiry is not specifically about venue hire, please contact our Customer Services team

Our London Venues

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Venue Hire Churchill War Rooms

Host your event in the very rooms where Winston Churchill and his cabinet led Britain to victory during the Second World War. 

HMS Belfast with Tower Bridge behind with a bright blue sky. Imperial War Museums venue hire.
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Venue Hire HMS Belfast

Steeped in history and naval charm, HMS Belfast promises an event your guests will never forget.

Front shot of IWM London at night
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Venue Hire IWM London

IWM London is a Grade-II listed building with a number of stunning event spaces suitable for a variety of daytime events.