Private Dining
Private dining at its finest
An evening in one of Hotham Hall's finest rooms, with a menu written for you by our own chefs.
Why Hotham Hall
A private dining experience like no other in Yorkshire
Private dining at Hotham Hall means dinner in a Grade II* listed Georgian house, cooked by our own chefs. We write a new menu for each occasion and plan the table setting, lighting, and wines around it, and every private dining experience is exclusive, the only event of the evening, with the full attention of the estate yours throughout.
The King Edward Ballroom offers real grandeur for larger occasions, its soaring ceilings and chandelier creating an atmosphere both formal and impressive, while the Drawing Room suits smaller, more intimate dinners. The Prince of Wales Library Bar and Colonel Jack's Bar offer a warmer setting for conversation, and The Carriage House's contemporary spaces provide a further alternative. Our kitchen delivers across the full spectrum, from relaxed gastro-style menus to multi-course fine dining, with wine lists, premium spirits, and bespoke cocktails curated to complement every occasion.
What's included
What your evening includes

Crafted
Bespoke menus
Every menu is created specifically for your occasion by our expert culinary team. From gastro-style sharing menus and relaxed private lunches to multi-course fine dining experiences, the range and quality of what our kitchen delivers is one of the defining features of dining at Hotham Hall.

Setting
Dining rooms
Choose from the King Edward Ballroom, the Drawing Room, the Prince of Wales Library Bar, Colonel Jack's Bar, or The Carriage House event spaces. Each offers its own distinct atmosphere and character, and our team will help you select the right setting for your occasion and your guest numbers.

Expert
Food and beverage team
Our own food and drink team looks after every private dinner. From the initial menu consultation through to the close of the evening, we look after everything quietly in the background.

Yours
Complete exclusivity
Your dinner is the only event on the estate that evening, and the menu is written for your table alone.
Everything you need to know
Private dining at Hotham Hall is led by our in-house food and beverage team. Our team manages every aspect of the guest experience from initial enquiry through to the close of the evening, crafting and delivering every dish with expertise.
We offer the full range, from relaxed gastro-style menus and sharing plates to multi-course fine dining occasions. Every menu is created specifically for your occasion and your guests, so the style and tone of the evening is entirely in your hands.
Private dining can be hosted in the King Edward Ballroom, the Drawing Room, the Prince of Wales Library Bar, Colonel Jack’s Bar, and The Carriage House event spaces. Our team will advise on the most suitable space for your occasion and guest numbers.
Yes. All food and drink at Hotham Hall is prepared and served by our in-house team. We do not use external catering companies, and every menu is crafted specifically for your occasion.
Yes. The estate’s luxury bedrooms across the Hall and The Carriage House (The estate has 17 rooms in total: five in the Hall and 12 in The Carriage House (note that one of the 12 suites in The Carriage House is a two-bedroom suite, providing occupancy for four guests)) are available for overnight stays, allowing your guests to extend the experience and enjoy the estate at a more relaxed pace.
All private dining at Hotham Hall is by arrangement. Contact our team and we will be in touch to begin the conversation.



















