Seminars and company events
The Kia Oval takes conferences for up to 700 delegates theater-style, dinners for up to 520 and receptions for up to 900, along with meetings, exhibitions, summer parties and Christmas parties. The ground, home of Surrey County Cricket Club, stands in Kennington in south London, and most of its event rooms look out over the pitch.
The largest spaces sit in two stands. The 175 Suite, in the stand that opened in 2021, is the largest single room, with floor-to-ceiling glass along the pitch side, 6-meter ceilings, rigging points and an organizers' office at no extra charge. It connects directly to the historic Pavilion, whose smaller rooms serve as breakout and workshop rooms. The England Suite and the Ashes Suite, in the JM Finn Stand, give a second plenary option.
Audiovisual services come from Encore, whose team is on site on the event day, and free Wi-Fi runs across the ground. The events team publishes packages and a brochure, and replies to enquiries within 48 hours.
Rooms and capacities
The 175 Suite holds 700 theater-style, 520 for dinner or cabaret and 900 for a reception. The England Suite also seats 700 theater-style, takes 700 standing and seats 500 for dinner. The Duchy Suite, on the second floor of the new stand, seats 400 theater-style and 380 for dinner, takes 650 standing, and opens onto a private balcony and two terraces. The Ashes Suite seats 380 theater-style and 320 for dinner, with 500 standing.
The Corinthian Roof Terrace, covered and with views over the London skyline, takes 600 for a reception. In the Pavilion, the Long Room seats 120 theater-style or 100 for dinner, under chandeliers and portraits of Surrey players, and the wood-paneled Committee Room seats 28 around a boardroom table or 60 standing. Further spaces include the Jardine Suite, the Legends Lounge, executive boxes and rooms named after cricketing nations. All figures assume standard layouts, and staging or catering set-ups can reduce them.
The main suites have air-conditioning, in-room bars, screens, Category 1 accessibility and a Changing Places facility, and there are accessible toilets on every floor.
Catering
Food is prepared by the ground's own chefs, part of the Compass group, which runs catering in a joint venture with the club. Menus range from entry-level dining packages to menus built for the event, for private dinners of about 50 up to gala dinners of 500.
History and setting
The Oval has staged cricket since the 19th century and hosted the first Test match played in England. Guests reach the Long Room past the trophy cabinet and the honours board, and with advance notice the Oval Museum can open during a break so delegates can see more of the club's history.
Getting there
The ground is at Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SS. Oval station on the Northern line is by the John Edrich Gate, and Vauxhall station, with rail and Victoria line services, is a short walk from the Alec Stewart Gate. Car and bike parking are available on site, and deliveries can be sent to reception up to four days before an event.
