Huckster takes office parties, conferences, product launches and birthdays for 20 to 450 guests across a multi-level space of about 5,000 sq ft. It sits at 4 Kingdom Street in Paddington Central, the business district beside Paddington station in West London.
Seminars and company events
For daytime business events, the main room can be set theatre-style, classroom, cabaret or banquet. A tech manager runs the full AV setup, which includes a 100-inch presentation screen and a stage with six microphones and lapel mics. Five break-out rooms support workshops and side sessions. The venue lists conferences, presentations, product launches, annual general meetings, award ceremonies and dinner dances among its corporate formats. Tea, coffee and pastries cover the morning, and food and drink packages carry on into the evening. A social gaming package and the karaoke rooms give the after-party a ready-made program.
Weddings and receptions
Huckster positions itself for parties rather than weddings. Engagement parties, birthdays, brunches and Christmas parties are part of its offer, with a sound system, live DJs and dancing. Exclusive hirers may decorate the space, with access times agreed with the events team.
Rooms and capacities
The main room takes up to 450 guests. The Main Bar Area holds up to 250 and the covered Sun Terrace up to 150. Smaller rooms suit private groups: Chinatown takes 50, Rubell's karaoke lounge 40, Subway East 22 and the Secret Room 20. The interior takes its cue from Lower Manhattan in 1985, with a retro, offbeat look across several levels. The main floor and Chinatown are wheelchair accessible.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms on site. The Novotel Paddington stands directly opposite, and the events team can negotiate group rates there for speakers and out-of-town guests.
Catering
The venue is fully catered. Menus run from street food and casual bowl food to a seated meal, with cocktails and craft beer at the bar. Brunch events are also on offer.
History and setting
Paddington Central is a modern office district just north of Paddington station, so the venue is a short walk from many company offices. Its sister business is Skylark Roof Garden. The premises are licensed until 23:00, and later hours up to 04:00 are possible under a Temporary Event Notice, which suits parties that run late.
Getting there
Paddington Underground station is under a minute on foot, and the Elizabeth line and main-line trains run from Paddington station next door. The Heathrow Express links Paddington with Heathrow Airport. Buses stop outside, and a 24-hour minicab office is across the road. There is no parking on site; the nearest secure 24-hour car park is on Bishop's Bridge Road. Deliveries and suppliers use a service lift at 4 Kingdom Street.
