Full Venue Hire at Klose & Soan

Two chefs who cut their teeth at the Camberwell Arms now run their own kitchen on Deptford High Street — and the weekly-changing menu of seasonal small plates is the reason to book Klose & Soan for a private event. Matt Klose and Sam Soan built their reputation on Med-accented cooking that follows what’s available rather than what’s expected, and a private hire here puts that cooking at the centre of the evening. The natural wine list, curated to match whatever the kitchen is doing that week, rounds out a food-and-drink-led event that most function rooms simply can’t replicate. The restaurant seats 25 across two distinct rooms, with standing capacity for 40 when you take the whole space. It’s intimate by design — this is a venue for dinners that feel personal, not events that need a stage.

Front Room and Back Dining Room

The two rooms at Klose & Soan offer genuinely different atmospheres. The front room centres on a zinc bar against crisp white walls — brighter, more social, with space for 12 seated or 20 standing. It works well as a drinks reception area before dinner, or as a standalone hire for smaller groups who want the bar as a focal point. The back dining room shifts the mood entirely. Matte teal walls create a warmer, more enclosed feel that suits sit-down dinners. It seats 13 and holds 20 standing. For private dining events, this is the room — the intimacy is genuine, not engineered. Book the rooms separately for smaller gatherings or take both for full exclusivity. The two-room layout gives you a natural flow: drinks in the front, dinner in the back, without anyone needing to leave the building.

Dining at Klose & Soan

In-house catering only, and that’s the point. The kitchen works to a weekly-changing menu of seasonal small plates designed for sharing — the format suits group dining naturally, with dishes arriving as they’re ready rather than in rigid courses. The cooking leans Mediterranean but follows seasonal British produce, with a strong commitment to sustainable and local sourcing. Good Food Guide listed. The wine list focuses on natural and organic producers, chosen to complement whatever the kitchen is running that week. Staff are knowledgeable and will talk your group through the menu — it’s part of the experience rather than a formality. For larger bookings, set menus can be arranged around the seasonal offering. Klose & Soan also operates a separate catering company, which means the team understands event logistics from both sides — they know what it takes to feed a group well under time pressure.

Practical Details for Hiring Klose & Soan

The alcohol licence runs until 23:00. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance receive a full refund; between 24 hours and seven days, a 50% refund applies. The restaurant is on Deptford High Street, SE8 3NT, a short walk from New Cross station. Wednesday to Saturday evenings are the standard trading hours, so availability for private hire may vary — contact the venue to discuss dates.