The Buffini Chao Deck, National Theatre

Name: The Buffini Chao Deck, National Theatre
Address: National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE19PX, GB
Telephone: +442074523999
Price range: $$

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The Buffini Chao Deck, National Theatre

Buffini Chao Deck

Buffini Chao Deck is an ultra-modern rooftop function space at the National Theatre, commanding panoramic views of London across the Thames, and available for exclusive hire throughout the year. Nearest Underground: Waterloo/Embankment/Southwark

Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1, 77, 211 & 507, 381

09/09/2026

Ready to make this year’s Christmas party one to remember? 🎄

From unbeatable views of St Paul’s and the Thames to exceptional in-house catering and spaces for up to 200 guests, the National Theatre has everything you need for a Christmas party your guests will talk about for months to come.

December dates have already started filling up – get in touch via the link in bio to find out more or to book yours.

06/09/2026

Looking for a space to host your next event? 👀

A reminder there are five event spaces within the National Theatre that can be hired for private events. Swipe to explore 👉

The Buffini Chao Deck – our rooftop flagship event space, ideal for conferences, weddings, dinners, drinks receptions and everything in between. 30–200 guests.

The Foyle Room – a bright, intimate top-floor space with river views, perfect for meetings and private receptions. 20–40 guests.

The Understudy – our riverside pub with a huge outdoor terrace, craft beer, cocktails and street food from KERB traders. 20–300 guests. Pub & Street food📍South Bank💥

Lasdun Restaurant – our architecturally striking modern British restaurant, available for private dining and exclusive hire. 10–200 guests. Lasdun

Forza Wine – our buzzy rooftop restaurant, known for seasonal cocktails, natural wines and Italian-inspired snacks. 12–150 guests. Forza Wine

03/09/2026

Your awards dinner deserves a view 👀

On the top floor of the National Theatre, The Buffini Chao Deck is an ideal space for awards nights, private dinners or corporate celebrations – with St Paul’s and the Thames as your backdrop and an in-house events team to take care of everything.

Get in touch via the link in bio to find out more or book the space👆

31/08/2026

A sneak peek of our autumn-winter events menu 👀

We’re really proud of this one. Coming soon 🍂

30/08/2026

No one wants their wedding to have a lull. Here’s how to avoid it 👀

Swipe for our tips on keeping guests entertained between your ceremony and wedding breakfast, from the classics to a few more unexpected ideas 👉

📌 Follow along with our Wedding 101 series for more planning tips.

26/08/2026

Ever wondered what goes into developing a new events menu? 👀

Before any dish makes it onto the menu, our kitchen team and events coordinators get together to cook, taste, discuss and refine (sometimes multiple times) until everything is exactly right.

New autumn-winter menu coming soon. Watch this space..:

24/08/2026

MEET THE TEAM 👋

Say hello to Claire, our Sous Chef.

Describe yourself in three words
Creative, passionate, hungry.

What’s your favourite part of working as a chef?
Getting to turn an idea into something tangible and tasty.

What’s your desert island dish (to eat, not cook)?
A spicy italian cold cut sub sandwich – I could have one everyday for the rest of my life.

What’s your favourite dish that you’ve designed for the events menu during your time and why?
I loved designing the courgette flower dish on our spring-summer menu. I wanted to make sure our plant-based main had just as much thought put into it as the rest of the menu and this one involved several different elements that made use of every part of the courgette. We stuffed the courgette flower with a tofu, lentil and veggie ‘nduj fillinga, which we served on top of crispy polenta with caponata wrapped in thinly sliced courgettes.

What’s your most unpopular opinion?
Mac and cheese is not good.

When you’re not working, you are...
Feeding the neighborhood cats.

What fictional character are you most similar to?
Monica from friends – she’s a chef with dark hair!

16/08/2026

Wondering what a wedding at the National Theatre actually looks like? 👀

We get asked this a lot – so here’s a quick guide to the different ways you can use our spaces for your big day, from an intimate ceremony to a full celebration across multiple venues in the building.

Swipe to find out more, and head to the link in bio to chat to our events team 👉

📌 Follow along with our Wedding 101 series for more planning tips.

Address

National Theatre, Upper Ground
London
SE19PX

Telephone

+442074523999

Website

https://www.bcdeck.org.uk/

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