The Kia Oval in Kennington offers venue hire at one of London’s best-known sporting grounds, with contemporary suites, historic rooms and covered outdoor spaces. Its range of settings accommodates everything from smaller private gatherings to large-scale events, including birthdays, conferences, awards dinners and summer parties. Catered packages and dry hire are available, with external caterers permitted.
The Jardine Suite has an industrial-style interior with a high ceiling and exposed pipes, providing an open setting for exhibitions, conferences and large celebrations. The pitch-facing 175 Suite accommodates 520 for a banquet, 700 theatre-style or 900 standing, while the England Suite seats 500 for dinner or holds 700 for a reception.
Smaller gatherings can use executive boxes overlooking the ground or the historic Long Room, where artwork and chandelier lighting distinguish it from the larger halls. The Corinthian Roof Terrace offers a covered, open-sided setting for up to 600 standing, with artificial grass flooring and views across the cricket ground. It suits drinks receptions and standing parties with canapes or buffet-style food.
Catering ranges from three-course dinners to bowl food, canapes and street food. Corn tacos, loaded nachos, beef brisket burgers and vegan beetroot burgers feature among the informal choices, with churros for dessert. Canapes might include delights such as venison tartare, cured mackerel or mushrooms on toast.
A party package for a minimum of 50 guests includes a two-course street food menu, cash bar and an after-party area with a PA system. Three-course dining packages, available from 15 guests, include arrival sparkling wine, half a bottle of house wine per person, tea and coffee, exclusive room hire and an events manager.
Facilities include high-speed Wi-Fi, video conferencing, accessible spaces and parking, with options for dancing and team-building activities. Drinks packages can incorporate wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails, while matchday hospitality offers an opportunity to combine a gathering with live cricket.