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Renting a Room with a View
Many thanks for thinking of Whole Foods Market for your event. The iconic art deco Barkers Building in the heart of west London and is available for private hire. Since opening we have hosted many product Launches and press events in our private room overlooking Kensington High Street, from buffet breakfasts to silver service dining with bespoke menus. The private room with a view can accommodate 60 seated or 100 standing.
The Market Restaurant is an innovative dining, drinking and meeting place offers up culinary excellence and celebrates each and every season, sourcing the best foods from London's own local markets and seasonal UK fruit, vegetarian, meat and seafood to delicacies from around the globe. We think it will be one of London's most dynamic and authentic food experiences. Upstairs at the Market Restaurant has its own DJ and seats over 350.
Click here for our catering menu which is ideal for buffets; although almost any thing is possible with over 25 chefs creating dishes fresh in house each day. The smaller room with a view is available for £100 per hour or £50 per hour with a £500+ food spends. It is also possible to upgrade your experience with wine tasting sessions and regional cheese tours for £15 and £20 per person respectively. Goody bags of all natural and fair-trade goodies are also well within reach to you specification and budget.
Should you wish to come to the store and discuss any of these opportunities please do not hesitate to liaise with our Q desk.
Store Calendar
Various dates throughout November & December
Cheese and Wine Festive Master classes
£10 per class | Details
Many describe Martyn as the Big Cheese when it comes to all things fromage here at the store.
In these informal sessions you will have the opportunity to sample many cheeses and to try them with perfectly paired wine, beer or port samples.
- November 18th
French Cheese tour with Martyn featuring Baked Vacheren. 7pm in our "Room with a View" - £10.
- December 4th
Fine wine encounter with Peter: Peter will guide you through a Port master class. 7pm in our "Room With a View" - £10
- December 16th
Christmas Cheese master class with Martyn: Featuring the perfect cheese board, storing, preparing and eating. 7pm in our "Room With a View" - £10
Pre-Booking is essential.
Please contact the Q Desk now to make your booking and avoid disappointment.
Wednesday, November 18th
International Culinary Fair - Christmas Special
6pm-8pm | Details
"This is what Christmas tastes like from home"
For just one night, you will be able to try some amazing international Christmas cuisines from our team members and get their recipes. Gerry our head chef will also be cooking up a traditional Christmas dish and guiding you on how to make it!
Wednesday, 2nd December
FREE Christmas Tasting Fair
4pm-8pm | Details
We have invited all of your favourite suppliers to the store to offer you a taste of Christmas.
You'll learn 'how to roast the perfect turkey' from our Head Chef Gerry at his carving station, you can join our Cheese specialist, Martyn for a Blue Cheese Tour. Or simply sample your favourite christmas foodie ingredients and find plenty of gift ideas for your friends and family from the 30 suppliers attending on the day!
