The Kia Oval

Venue at a glance

The Kia Oval is a cricket ground in Kennington, in the Vauxhall area of south London, with over 180 years of cricket history. It hosts more than 2,000 events a year, including conferences, Christmas parties, dinners, meetings, exhibitions, team building events, summer parties and weddings, with catering provided through a partnership with Compass.

Spaces and capacities

• Jardine Suite — 1,500 reception; 700 theatre; 550 dining; 450 cabaret.
• 175 Suite — 900 reception; 700 theatre; 520 dining; 450 cabaret.
• England Suite — 700 theatre; 700 reception; 500 dining; 380 cabaret; 180 classroom.
• Duchy Suite — 650 reception; 400 theatre; 380 dining; 250 cabaret.
• Corinthian Roof Terrace — 600 reception.
• Ashes Suite — 500 reception; 380 theatre; 320 dining; 280 cabaret; 160 classroom; 65 U-shape and tables.
• Sylvester’s Bar — 500 reception.
• India Room — 200 reception; 170 theatre; 160 dining; 140 cabaret; 108 classroom; 78 U-shaped; 56 U-shape and tables; 52 boardroom.
• The Kia Oval names 22 event spaces on its rooms page.

Facilities

• Catering through a partnership with Compass, described as an internationally recognised catering specialist.
• Free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning in meeting rooms.
• Located in Vauxhall, south London.

The range of spaces, from small executive boxes to a reception suite holding up to 1,500 guests, suits both small meetings and large conferences, dinners and receptions.