In the heart of Old Street, London, Plates offers one of Shoreditch’s most exclusive private dining experiences. Seating up to 18 guests, this stylish and versatile venue brings a sleek and stylish charm, as well as a plant-focused ethos that won the site its first Michelin star.
The centrepiece is the chef’s table room, which can be arranged as intimate two- to four-person tables or one long table for a 18-person sit-down tasting menu. With options for discrete dining in the adjacent private apartment - complete with the possibility of an overnight stay - Plates makes it effortless to combine exceptional food with an unforgettable experience.
The dining room is light and bright, with exposed brick walls, warm plaster tones, wooden finishes, soft furnishings and greenery that adds a touch of natural elegance. The result is a space that feels both refined and welcoming, making it as suitable for formal corporate gatherings as it is for relaxed celebrations.
Plates offers special private dining packages that go beyond the table. These include discrete dining in the apartment with an optional stayover, food styling studio and location shoots, brand partnerships and activations, wine and mixology evenings and interactive cookery masterclasses.
The seasonal set menu celebrates the best of British and European produce with inventive, plant-led flair. Highlights might include Isle of Wight tomatoes with ricotta, strawberry and frozen tarragon; sweet melon gazpacho with salted cucumber, boiled beans and fragrant oil; caramelised lion’s mane mushroom with pickled cherry, beetroot, gem lettuce and hibiscus; and house-laminated sourdough with whipped butter. Desserts are equally creative, such as rice pudding ice cream with chewy beets and mulberries in olive oil. Guests can enhance the experience with a curated wine pairing.
With its unique blend of fine dining, creative flexibility and stylish overnight accommodation, Plates is an exceptional choice for private events in Shoreditch.