Smiths of Smithfield can host a day meeting for up to 28 people seated, or a private drinks party for up to 120 guests on its first floor. The venue stands at 67 to 77 Charterhouse Street in London, beside Smithfield and a short walk from Farringdon, and it handles meetings, team dinners and receptions in the same building.
Seminars and company events
The Market Room seats 14 and the Gallery Room sits beside it. Together the two rooms hold up to 28 seated, which suits a board session, a workshop or a small client day. Day delegate meeting packages come as a morning half day, an afternoon half day or a full day. They include unlimited tea and coffee, and they must be ordered in advance.
When the working day ends, the same floor can switch to a drinks reception. Corporate drinks parties, team lunches and Christmas dinners for staff are all part of the offer. Treating the first floor as one space gives a private party of up to 120 people.
Rooms and capacities
The first floor holds the main event rooms. The Market Room seats 14. The Gallery Room does not state its own figure, but combined with the Market Room it reaches 28 seated. For standing events the whole first floor takes up to 120 guests. Smaller groups that need only one room can book the Market Room alone for a focused meeting or a private lunch.
Catering
Catering is prepared in house and is ordered in advance. Mornings can start with a breakfast spread of pastries, smoothies, granola and fresh fruit. In the afternoon the kitchen sends out sandwiches, salads and fries, along with cakes and biscuits from the in-house pastry chef.
For private dining, the team writes three-course set menus. Dietary needs are handled, and premium British steak is one of the options. Drinks parties run on canapé boards and sharing platters from the bar, wine chosen by the in-house sommelier, and cocktails. Because menus are pre-order, give the team your headcount and dietary list well ahead of the date.
History and setting
The venue sits in the Smithfield area, a historic meat-market district of the City of London now filled with restaurants and offices. The address on Charterhouse Street makes it an easy choice for companies based in the Clerkenwell, Barbican and City areas.
Getting there
Farringdon station is the nearest main connection, with Elizabeth line, Thameslink and Underground services. It is close enough to walk, which makes the venue practical for delegates arriving from different parts of London and from airports via the Elizabeth line.
