Dry Hire

Dry hire at The Inner Temple offers organisers the opportunity to bring their own vision to life within one of the City of London’s most distinctive event settings.

Available primarily at weekends within selected spaces across the estate, dry hire allows events to be shaped around your own production teams, styling concepts and catering preferences. From large-scale cultural celebrations and weddings to brand activations and creative productions, the venue provides the scale and flexibility required for more tailored events.

Set within a private historic estate beside the Thames, The Inner Temple combines architectural character, outdoor space and adaptable event environments, supporting events that require creative freedom alongside the reassurance of an experienced venue team.

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Hosting your event at The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple provides a strong setting for dry hire events, bringing together heritage architecture, outdoor space and versatile rooms within one private estate.

This allows organisers and suppliers to shape the event around their own creative brief, while working within a setting that already offers a clear sense of place.

Dry hire events often involve multiple suppliers, so early discussion helps ensure layouts, access and timings are aligned across the estate.

Organisers and their teams typically provide catering infrastructure, production and equipment required for the event. Our team will work with you in advance to coordinate access schedules, supplier logistics and operational requirements.

What people are saying about The Inner Temple

“We booked Inner Temple Hall for a large celebratory dinner. The event co-ordinator was extremely efficient and co-ordinated the event and the team expertly. The evening was a huge success with all aspects running smoothly. There was nothing that was too much trouble and the communication lines were excellent. The whole team was amazing and they should be proud.”

- St Pauls Chambers

“We booked the Inner Temple Gardens for our Summer Fête family event and could not fault it. From the moment we booked right up until the day, all of the staff were great and very attentive to our wants and needs. It was a large event with approximately 500 people attending however there was more than enough room within the gardens and inside the marquee for everyone to enjoy themselves. Myself, my teams and all of their families had the best time. So much so that we have already booked for next year. Highly recommended for your own events!”

- ISG UK Fit Out

On the day of the event

On the day itself, an Inner Temple team member will remain on site to oversee venue operations and ensure everything runs smoothly.

While dry hire allows organisers to appoint their own suppliers, discussions can also take place during the enquiry stage regarding any facilities or support the venue may be able to provide. In some cases, wet hire arrangements may also be possible depending on the event and spaces used.

Suitable spaces for dry hire

Catering for dry hire events

Dry hire events allow organisers to work with external caterers to deliver cuisine that reflects the style and cultural traditions of the event.

Where appropriate, caterers may be able to use the venue’s main kitchen facilities. Once confirmed, they will be invited to visit the venue to review the space and discuss how it can support the event.

Green Leaf Catering Services

For certain cuisines, we work closely with Greenleaf Catering Services, whose chefs specialise in Sri Lankan, Afghani, Lebanese, Indo-Chinese and Gujarati cuisine, and we are pleased to recommend them where appropriate.

For other requirements, including kosher, Caribbean or other culturally specific cuisines, organisers may appoint their own approved catering teams. Our team will work with all suppliers to ensure arrangements are coordinated effectively.

For those who prefer to keep catering within the venue, our in-house team can also provide bespoke or fusion menus tailored to the event.

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Start planning your dry hire event

If you are considering a dry hire event at The Inner Temple, our team will be pleased to discuss your plans and explore suitable spaces across the venue.

Whether you are an organiser working with external suppliers or a catering partner exploring options for a client, we can help you understand how the venue can support your event.

Get in touch to share your brief and begin planning your dry hire event.

    Thank you for considering The Inner Temple for your event. We aim to reply to you within 4 working hours of receiving your enquiry. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.