VENUE HIRE

Venue Hire & Event Space in the heart of Winchester

Our exceptional event space features is ideal if you’re looking for a venue in Winchester for a corporate event, epic party, impromptu get-together with friends and family, or a lavish wedding.

Our event space consists of two beautifully designed rooms, The White Room and The Black Room, each with its own unique character. Our versatile rooms can host up to 100 guests and can be used individually or combined to create an unforgettable experience.

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A CHEF CRAFTED TABLE

We are more than a venue. We are a chef-crafted table!

Forte Kitchen is where contemporary British food meets warm, intelligent hospitality. Our aim is to create gatherings people talk about long after the last glass is poured.

From intimate weddings and milestone celebrations, to business events that need to feel elevated but relaxed, Forte Kitchen delivers restaurant-level dining in a private, design-led setting.

No tired buffets. No bland banquet menus. Just bold, seasonal food and a team who know how to host properly.

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A FULLY LICENSED BAR, DESIGNED YOUR WAY

Forte is fully licensed, and all celebrations are based around a minimum spend, which can be made up of food, drinks, and bar service.

We offer a range of ways to run drinks at your event, from fully pre-ordered packages to a full bar experience, so you can choose the style that suits your celebration.

We’ll help you choose the right drinks plan for your guest numbers and budget.

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OUR APPROACH

We don’t charge traditional venue hire.

Instead, we use a minimum spend model. Rather than paying a large hire fee upfront, your spend goes directly towards the experience your guests enjoy on the day. Most of our events fall comfortably within typical venue budgets, but with far better food and more flexibility.

This approach allows you to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s incredible food, flowing drinks, beautiful styling, or extra touches, adding as much or as little as you need.

You can also choose to include a pay-as-you-go bar or guest contributions, allowing drinks purchased on the night to count towards your minimum spend. It’s a simple way to make your event more affordable while still creating a full venue experience.

Every event is different, and our team will always help you design something that works for your budget while still delivering the Forte experience.

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WHAT YOU CAN CHOOSE FOR YOUR CELEBRATION

Every event at Forte is food-led and designed to feel generous, relaxed, and personal. Your minimum spend can be made up using any combination of the options below, allowing you to create a celebration that truly reflects you.

If you're not sure what format works best, we’ll guide you.

WAYS YOU CAN BUILD YOUR EVENT

Beautifully crafted menus, from classic three-course dining to extended tasting menus, all thoughtfully created by our chefs using seasonal ingredients.
Our most popular format — generous, seasonal dishes served throughout your celebration by our front-of-house team. Relaxed, social, and perfect for events where you want great food without the formality of a sit-down meal.
Abundant, colourful, and designed for sharing. Ideal for relaxed celebrations where guests can eat, move, and mingle freely.
Elegant bites to welcome your guests.
Prosecco, bottled beer, or alcohol-free fizz served on arrival to welcome your guests in style.
Unlimited cocktails served for one hour.
A favourite for receptions, room changes, or starting the evening with energy.
Barista-made coffee and artisan teas, perfect after dinner or later in the evening.
Comforting, crowd-pleasing dishes to keep the party going.
A beautiful centrepiece and late-night sweet treat, perfect for sharing.

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THE BLACK ROOM

A cozy dining room seen through a doorway, with warm lighting, wooden furniture, a large mirror, and a black fireplace mantel, creating an inviting atmosphere.

A festive indoor setting with dark walls and large windows. The room is decorated with balloons, flowers in vases, lit candles, and string lights hanging from the ceiling.

A decorated indoor setting with a pink balloon tied to a small vase with red flowers, pink candles, and votive holders on a wooden table. The background shows large windows, some lit candles outside, and a blue wall with a black wall sconce.

Interior of a stylish dining area with wooden chairs and round tables, dark walls, a large ornate mirror, and hanging Edison light bulbs.

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Decorated fireplace mantel with colorful candles and vases with flowers, two balloons on the left, and wall-mounted lights on dark walls with a large gold-framed mirror above.

“Thank you for a wonderful birthday event on Saturday. I can’t tell you how happy we were with the entire experience from beginning to end. You and your team have a talent indeed. I still haven’t come down from the evening. Everyone had a fabulous a time. I had gushing messages of thanks from all of my friends – high praise indeed. The venue, the service, the food, the vibe…just perfect.”

THE WHITE ROOM

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Interior of a cozy café or dining area with a round wooden table, modern chairs, and a small bar counter with two barstools. A circular mirror with greenery decor hangs on the wall near hanging Edison bulb lights and a window providing natural light.

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Interior of a cozy dining area with a wooden table, a vase of pink and white flowers, a candle, gray upholstered wall panels, and art on the walls, including a girl reading.

A white, minimalist cake with dried flowers on top, placed on a silver cake stand on a wooden table, surrounded by stacked plates and black napkins in a cozy indoor setting.

Interior of a cozy dining area with wooden tables, chairs, potted plants, and warm lighting from exposed bulbs, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

What our guests are saying:

Wendy & Peter hosted 60 of their closest friends and family for an unforgettable celebration at Forte. From the warm welcome of our dedicated team to the beautifully tailored decorations that made the space truly theirs, every detail was just right. They couldn’t stop raving about the delicious food and the effortless way the evening unfolded. Most importantly, they had so much fun! Watch their story and see why Forte is the perfect place to bring your special moments to life.