Based on a weekday wedding in January. Includes food and drink.
Based on a weekday wedding in January. Includes food and drink.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
Toklas is a unique venue located at 180 The Strand. It features Brutalist architecture with distinctive design accents, such as a vintage parquet floor, iroko tabletops, and Børge Mogensen chairs. The property includes an expansive garden terrace, a bar, a private room, and a bakery, providing a versatile event space.
The name ‘Toklas’ is not just a name; it’s a tribute to the cultural and culinary legacy of Alice B. Toklas, the best-selling cookbook author and partner of Gertrude Stein. At Toklas, they aim to recreate the vibrant atmosphere of the Parisian salons that Toklas and Stein frequented in the early 1900s, attracting a cultured and artistic crowd.
Toklas can accommodate events with up to 300 guests, offering a low-key, brasserie-style feel. The dining area features a unique open kitchen grill that runs along the main dining room, adding a touch of culinary excitement to the event. The space is flexible, with the option to extend into the bar room or be closed off as needed. The windowed perimeter opens onto the expansive garden terrace, perfect for outdoor drinks and dining. A retractable awning provides shade and shelter, ensuring comfort in any weather.
Toklas serves a modern European menu focusing on fresh, seasonal produce sourced daily from trusted suppliers. The in-house event team is available to assist with all aspects of food and drink, and the chefs can cater to all dietary requirements and dining styles, from three-course meals to canapés and bowl food.
We’re lost for words (finally). You’ve been an absolute star; we can’t thank you enough. We are currently flooded with messages saying what a special and fun night it was – it was truly exceptional. The number of people who came up to us amazed by the astonishing standard of the food and drink was very high indeed. It was INCREDIBLE. You and the entire staff at Toklas have been wonderful to us. And I hope you don’t mind us dragging a few of them onto the dance floor at the end (it had to be done)!
I can imagine it won’t be too long before you see us again, we’ve come to absolutely love Toklas.
Married October 2024
Thank you so much for all your efforts on our special day. Everyone nice has raved about Toklas: the terrace, the food (scallops were loved!), the service and the organisation. Thank you so much! We really hope you enjoyed the day, too, and we can’t wait to visit again soon! With love and many thanks again.
Married July 2023
Thank you so much. We had an amazing evening and we so loved every minute of it. You and the Toklas team were so brilliant!
Married July 2024
Thank you to the whole Toklas team for the most incredible wedding celebration party ever! You and the team always went over and above to make sure our day was perfect and we are so happy we partied at Toklas. The food was amazing, the decor stunning and a special thanks to you for your tireless efforts! We keep hearing from friends and family who loved it so much. It was epic! Thank you, and see you soon.
Married September 2023
That was a truly wonderful party on Saturday night—the best I’ve ever been to. You and your team were simply amazing, and the number of emails and phone calls we received talking about the food, the drink, the atmosphere, etcetera is a testament to Toklas! And I know that Alice and Callum felt exactly the same as did all their friends. You all worked so incredibly hard, and I imagine you must’ve been exhausted yesterday. We were, but we were also buzzing with pleasure.
Married October 2024
Yes - venue hire can be extended beyond midnight for an additional fee. Music is allowed until midnight and can be extended with temporary events notice.
We have an excellent in house team who are happy to develop a menu that is ideal for your big day whilst catering to a number of dietary requirements. Therefore we do not allow outside catering.
We do offer corkage for an additional fee.
We absolutely allow and welcome dogs in our venue as long as they are well behaved.