A professional kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and prep tables is visible behind a dining table set with wine, glassware, and potted herbs at The Underground Cookery School.
A long room with wooden floors, white rectangular tables, black chairs, modern pendant lighting, and dark teal walls adorned with framed art at The Underground Cookery School.
A private dining area with two long white tables, black chairs, pendant lighting, and dark walls featuring framed art at The Underground Cookery School.
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A professional kitchen featuring stainless steel workstations, open shelving with cookware and dishes, industrial ovens, and large pendant lights at The Underground Cookery School.

Private Dining Rooms - EC1 at The Underground Cookery School

Kitchen
·
Whole venue
201-203 City Road, The Basement, London, EC1V 1JN –
Old Street Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Underground Cookery School is a culinary event venue centred on shared dining and food-led gatherings run from a professional kitchen environment.

Design: An open-plan room pairs commercial stainless-steel fittings and exposed extraction with white subway tiles and dark cabinetry. Long communal tables, simple tableware and low pendant lights create a practical, restaurant-standard interior.

Features: Commercial-grade ovens, gas ranges and multiple stainless-steel prep islands support on-site food preparation. Fixed demonstration counters, flexible dining tables, plated glassware and settings are provided, and the space includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social, food-centred gathering that combines seated dining and interactive, collaborative activity.

What sets it apart: An integrated PA system, permission for guest DJs and a designated area for dancing allow events to transition from cooking and dining to music-led socialising.

What guests say: The venue is well organised and delivers a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. The venue provides patient, encouraging instruction for mixed-ability groups and consistently strong food and wine.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 15:30
from £2038 hire fee
Per session
15:30 – 23:00
from £2038 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 38
Cabaret
up to 60
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
European cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

Full terms & conditions once booking request is made

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Underground Cookery School

The Underground Cookery School is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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