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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

This time in two months, your Christmas party could look like this 🎄🪩🥂We still have a handful of December dates availabl...
11/10/2026

This time in two months, your Christmas party could look like this 🎄🪩🥂

We still have a handful of December dates available at the Buffini Chao Deck, so if you’re yet to sort your festive celebrations, now’s the time to get in touch.

Head to the link in bio to find out more or chat to our team 👆

07/10/2026

Chef Claire on one of this season’s new bowl foods 🎃

When your conference venue is inside a theatre... 🎭..you know the sound and lighting will be done right.The Buffini Chao...
05/10/2026

When your conference venue is inside a theatre... 🎭
..you know the sound and lighting will be done right.

The Buffini Chao Deck seats up to 120 guests theatre-style and is fully equipped for conferences, presentations and panel talks, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting designed and installed by the National Theatre’s expert team.

Planning a corporate event? Get in touch via the link in bio.

Swipe for a taste of our autumn-winter event menu 👉From canapés and bowl foods made for mingling, to seated meals, each ...
01/10/2026

Swipe for a taste of our autumn-winter event menu 👉

From canapés and bowl foods made for mingling, to seated meals, each of our dishes are designed around seasonal British produce and made to be as memorable as the occasion.



Jerusalem artichoke, goat’s cheese, truffle dressing, samphire

Sea bass ceviche, tiger’s milk, avocado, sweet potato

Corn-fed chicken, British pecorino gnocchi, cavolo nero, truffle sauce

Oyster mushrooms, sand carrot, pomme purée, ceps jus

Venison tartare, egg yolk, celeriac, croustade

Citrus-cured sea bass, heritage beetroot, avocado, buttermilk

Confit chicken, chorizo jam, saffron tapioca cracker

Dashi-braised celeriac, apple remoulade, black garlic, potato terrine

Duck parfait, spiced orange, choux bun

Apple-braised leek, smoked tofu, heritage beetroot, seaweed

Smoked trout, preserved lemon, squid ink cracker

Burrata, pear, radicchio, pomegranate molasses, pumpkin seed dressing

Silver Hill Farm duck, sand carrot, pomme purée, Malbec jus

Montgomery cheese toastie, red onion chutney

Corn-fed chicken, truffled pearl barley, British pecorino, cavolo nero

Lemon cream, candied ginger and puffed quinoa tarts

Apple mille-feuille, vanilla cream, salted caramel

Sliced quince cheesecake, caramelised oats

September on the terrace 🌈
30/09/2026

September on the terrace 🌈

Wedding planning on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on the details 👀Swipe for 10 DIY wedding hacks to help yo...
27/09/2026

Wedding planning on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on the details 👀

Swipe for 10 DIY wedding hacks to help you save money without sacrificing personality – from invitations and signage to florals and the bar.

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

Making those all-important finishing touches 👀Our new autumn-winter events menu launches on 1 October.Follow along for a...
25/09/2026

Making those all-important finishing touches 👀

Our new autumn-winter events menu launches on 1 October.

Follow along for a closer look at the dishes to come, or head to the link in bio to chat to our events team.

A look at some of our autumn-winter canapés 👉Confit chicken, chorizo jam, saffron tapioca cracker Sea bass ceviche, avoc...
22/09/2026

A look at some of our autumn-winter canapés 👉

Confit chicken, chorizo jam, saffron tapioca cracker

Sea bass ceviche, avocado, sweet potato, blue corn tostada

Venison tartare, egg yolk, celeriac, croustade

Jerusalem artichoke, black garlic, green apple

Montgomery cheddar toastie, red onion chutney

Duck parfait, spiced orange, choux bun

Pork croquette, Keen’s cheddar, caramelised apple

20/09/2026

Every event brings a different look to The Buffini Chao Deck 🎨

From lighting to florals to disco balls, we love seeing the space transformed for each event.

If you’re looking for a blank canvas space you can dress up for your next event, get in touch via the link in bio 👆

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National Theatre, Upper Ground
London
SE19PX

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