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title: "Receptions"
description: "Canapes in a private courtyard for 150 or a standing reception for 250 in the Great Hall: drinks receptions by Searcys at Saddlers' Hall."
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# Receptions

Searcys caters receptions at Saddlers' Hall, from nibbles and canapes to bowl food and food stations. The Great Hall holds up to 250 guests for a standing reception, and the private Courtyard, holding 150, is a popular choice for outdoor receptions.[^page]

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Great Hall receptions | 250 |
| Front Rooms receptions | 150 |
| Courtyard receptions | 150 |

## From Nibbles to Food Stations

Searcys' reception catering ranges from nibbles and canapes to bowl food and food stations, suited to drinks receptions, corporate gatherings and private celebrations at Saddlers' Hall.

The Great Hall, the Front Rooms and the private Courtyard each offer a different setting for a reception, from a formal stained-glass backdrop to alfresco entertaining outdoors.

## Frequently asked questions

### What reception catering does Searcys offer?

Searcys offers reception catering from nibbles and canapes to bowl food and food stations at Saddlers' Hall.

### How many guests can a reception hold?

The Great Hall holds up to 250 guests for a reception, the Front Rooms up to 150, and the private Courtyard up to 150.

### How do I enquire about reception catering?

Contact Casey Willis at Searcys, the Hall's exclusive caterer and venue hire team, on cawillis@searcys.co.uk or 020 7517 3500, or send an enquiry through the quote page.

## Related concepts

- [Catering at Saddlers' Hall](/pages/venue-hire/catering.md)
- [Great Hall](/pages/venue-hire/great-hall.md)
- [Courtyard](/pages/venue-hire/courtyard.md)
- [Corporate Events at Saddlers' Hall](/pages/venue-hire/corporate.md)
- [Get a Quote](/pages/venue-hire/quote.md)

[^page]: Reception Venue in the City of London | Saddlers' Hall, https://thesaddlers.org/venue-hire/catering/receptions