FAQs

Christ Church Spitalfields is on Commercial Street in Spitalfields, East London, E1 6LY, close to Liverpool Street and Shoreditch. Find the entrance using what3words: ///prices.grades.scraps.

We welcome conferences, exhibitions, graduations, corporate receptions, awards dinners, fashion shows, brand activations, product launches, filming, photography, concerts, private parties and weddings.

Yes. The Nave and Crypt can be hired together or separately, allowing your event to move between two contrasting spaces.

Capacity depends on your chosen space, seating layout, staging and production requirements. Share your guest numbers and event format with our team to explore a suitable configuration.

Yes. The Nave offers an impressive setting for conferences, presentations and exhibitions, while the Crypt can accommodate smaller sessions, networking and hospitality.

Yes. Celebrate with a wedding breakfast in the Nave and continue the evening in the Crypt. Receptions can be arranged whether your ceremony takes place here or elsewhere. Church ceremonies are overseen by the Church team and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Yes. The Nave’s columns, soaring ceilings and natural light, together with the Crypt’s distinctive interiors, offer contrasting settings for filming and photography. Share your brief and production requirements with our team.

Yes. The Crypt can be used as a crowd base for filming nearby. Supporting-artist numbers, access, timings and facilities are agreed around your production requirements.

Yes. The Nave brings scale and presence to runway shows, brand experiences and launches, while the Crypt offers additional possibilities. Layouts and installations are considered around your brief and the historic building.

Yes. From carol concerts in the Nave to festive dinners, receptions and parties in the Crypt, we offer a memorable setting for Christmas celebrations. Discuss catering, live music and using both spaces with our team.

Catering can be arranged through our in-house caterer or approved catering partners. Share the food and service style you have in mind so we can explore suitable options.

Yes, you can. We charge a flat corkage fee of £500 + VAT. Our catering partners may also charge a handling fee; please discuss this with them when requesting quotes.

Venue hire is quoted around your chosen space, date, hire duration and event requirements. Contact our team for a tailored proposal outlining venue hire and the additional services included.

Sundays are reserved for church services and are unavailable for commercial events. Our team can help you explore alternative dates.

Absolutely. Contact our events team with your preferred date, event type and approximate guest numbers to arrange a site visit.

Please contact our events team before planning to park on site. We’ll confirm the parking arrangements for your event and discuss guest and supplier requirements.

Delivery and collection arrangements are agreed with the events team in advance. Share vehicle sizes, equipment details and preferred timings so access can be planned around your event.

The venue is accessible from the street and between the Crypt and Nave via a lift. The default stage is currently not accessible. Please let us know if you require stage access and we will arrange this for you, subject to additional costs.

Christ Church Spitalfields is close to Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations. The venue address is Commercial Street, London E1 6LY.

Tell us what connectivity, sound, lighting, screens and presentation equipment you need. Your proposal will confirm the facilities and production services included, together with any additional costs.

Depending on guest numbers, events finish between 10.30pm and midnight. Event timings, including guest departure and supplier breakdown, are agreed as part of your booking. Share your preferred schedule so we can confirm the arrangements for your event.

Your tailored proposal sets out the spaces, hire period and services included. Some furniture is available; please enquire during your event discussions. Catering, production and any additional staffing or services are agreed around your event requirements.

We work with approved catering and production partners. If you would like to use another supplier, please discuss this with our team before making arrangements; any exceptions need to be agreed in advance.