A spacious kitchen with wooden countertops, open shelving, hanging utensils, and bowls of fresh produce at Food at 52.
A lounge with leather sofas, stained glass windows, and a vintage rug at Food at 52.
A kitchen in an event venue with a large wooden island, open shelving, and hanging pans at Food at 52.
An event venue lounge with leather sofas, stained glass panels, a vintage map, and a suit of armor at Food at 52.

Kitchen & Lounge at Food at 52

Kitchen
·
Private space
96 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AJ –
Old Street Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Kitchen & Lounge is a Kitchen in Food at 52 that pairs a professional cookery-school kitchen with an adjoining lounge.

Design: The interior is practical and warm, finished in timber floors and wooden work surfaces, with recessed ceiling lights that provide even task illumination.

Features: A commercial-range cooker and heavy-duty extractor provide professional cooking capacity. The space includes built-in cabinetry and open shelving for glassware and equipment, a small bar counter with stools, multiple ancillary work surfaces and easy-clean flooring.

Ideal for: Small, hands-on groups seeking a relaxed, social format that combines practical activity and communal dining.

What sets it apart: A continuous central wooden island fitted with individual prep stations and bar-height seating.

What guests say: The space is atmospheric and professional.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1980 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £168 per person
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 35

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Flexible, quirky space that we hire out for PR events, filming, photography and we can put on cookery events for those who want it all taken care of for you. We do not hire out for those leading their own cookery classes to the public.

Guests out by 10pm, typically up to 18 people for active cooking, we can take up to 35 people when we lead the cookery event.

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SR
Smita R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NH
Nicky H.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

About Food at 52

Food at 52 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

John Benbow
Member of Tagvenue since January 2016
2 Reviews
4.5 Rating
2h Response time
100% Response rate

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