General FAQs

"How does the event work?
Vinopolis has an in-house event management team. This comprises of a partnership between Vinopolis and Seasoned Events, the caterers. The team includes the events sales team you'll speak to if  you call us up, the event managers who'll run your event, the Chefs and catering staff who'll prepare mouth-watering dishes for your event, the security and taxi-marshalling staff who'll ensure your event runs smoothly and any lighting, AV or production you'll require to add the final touches to your event. The events team can be contacted on 020 7940 8322 or on events@vinopolis.co.uk

Does Vinopolis provide in-house catering?
We do, Vinopolis can provide a winning combination of innovative food and fine wine, our unique concept provides a complete, bespoke and specialised event management service giving you the ultimate in choice and value. With this in mind, Vinopolis has a large brigade of World Master Chefs who consistently produce a fresh, high quality product using ingredients fresh from Borough Market. For further information on our menus and our wine please download the following information packs: Menu Collection and Wine Menu or contact our events team.

What does the lighting set up consist of?
The lighting consists of a coloured room wash with uplighting to highlight the architectural features of our stunning spaces with pin-spotting lighting of the dinner tables.

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Can you provide any additional enhancements for an event?
We can. The following packages are designed to spice up your event, drinks receptions, cocktail parties, pre-dinner drinks or post-conference entertainment and food options. (Minimum of 50 guests, maximum 500)

Drink Enhancements
Compare and Contrast Tastings (all-inclusive)
Guests are given the opportunity to informally taste wines at tasting stations in our corporate event spaces. Each station serves four wines that may be country/region or grape variety specific. A popular choice, for example is Old World versus New World wines.

The Vinopolis Wine Challenge
A competitive individual or team-based wine tasting challenge held in the European Odyssey rooms (or equivalent depending on booking). Guests taste their way through 2 training tasting stations each featuring three wines. Armed with our specially designed tasting sheets, participants have to guess the grape variety, country of origin and vintage of an additional 2 blind wines situated on the challenge table. Whoever has the highest score wins a bottle of Champagne.
Prize upgrades are available such as Magnums of Champagne, Gastronomic Hampers & Fine Glassware.

Food Enhancements
There are a variety of food upgrades available for your event. You can pick and mix between our menus and if there is something you’d like not listed then please do not hesitate to contact us. For further information on our food enhancements please click here to download our information pack

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Which rooms are available for events?
We have a number of stunning and unique events spaces of differing sizes to suit every occasion. Please see our event spaces page for further information.

Is Taxi Marshalling available?
Yes, we can set up a Taxi marshalling service to make sure your event runs smoothly and you have nothing to worry about.

Where is Vinopolis?
We are located in London’s vibrant Bankside area, alongside the Thames, Borough Market, the Tate Modern, Southwark Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe. Click for further information.

How can I contact the Vinopolis events team?
You can contact the events team in three ways:
Email: events@vinopolis.co.uk
Phone: 0207 940 8322
or Click to submit an inquiry form

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What is your maximum capacity?
We can cater for any size group from 10 to 1250.

Do you offer an event management service?
Yes, we have a dedicated team to help your evet run smoothly.


Wedding FAQs

Can you cater for special events such as Kosher or Indian weddings?
Yes we can, we work with special caterers licensed to cater specifically for these styles of weddings. They fully understand the importance of ensuring that every detail including the food presentation, preparation and creativity is delivered to our clients.  Please contact the events team for further details.

Can you arrange entertainment/music for the weddings?
Yes, we can organise all of your entertainment requirements for your big day. From arranging a DJ or live band, to casino tables, magicians and evening shows, just about everything imaginable in order to make your day that bit extra special!

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Do you have hotels nearby for wedding guests to stay?
Yes, if any guests require overnight accommodation there are a number of hotels in the area that we can recommend. We are delighted to offer you preferential rates at the fantastic new Hilton London Tower Bridge providing the ultimate luxury for your wedding night. Vinopolis has also teamed up with the hotel group Accor, offering complimentary room upgrade to the happy couple when guests stay either at the Mercure London City Bankside and/or Novotel London City South.

Can you arrange wedding photography?
Yes. We have a preferred list of professional and experienced photographers who will help capture those precious moments on your wedding day.

Can you supply flowers for weddings?
Yes, our list of preferred florists can arrange anything from customised bouquets to table centres.

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Do you provide Crèche Facilities for weddings?
We can, to ensure that the little ones also enjoy the wedding day, crèche arrangements can be co-ordinated.

What prices do wedding packages start from?
Prices start from as little as £82 (ex VAT) per person. We have designed a wedding package to match your budget and obtain the most competitive rates available including:

• Venue hire
• Lighting
• Furniture
• Dance floor
• 1 glass of sparkling wine for the reception and 1 glass for the toast
• 3 course buffet
• ½ a bottle of recommended house wine and ice water
• White linen tablecloths and white linen napkins
• Contemporary crockery, cutlery and glassware

Please see our wedding page for further details contact the Events team for a personal quote.

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