Elegant dining or meeting room with a set table and colorful chairs, featuring rustic wooden beams, patterned wallpaper, and large windows with gold curtains overlooking a garden.
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Private Dining in Essex

Some occasions call for something a little more special. A long, laughter-filled lunch with close friends, an intimate birthday dinner, or a smart, relaxed evening with colleagues.

Our spaces for private dining in Essex offer just the right setting. Gather around a table for 16 in our separate dining room tucked beside the main restaurant, or enjoy exclusive use of the light-filled Garden Room for up to 36 guests, complete with views across the lawn.

Looking for exceptional dining? The White Hart restaurant continues to be recognised for our outstanding dishes, having been awarded 2 AA Rosettes and accolades from Essex Life Awards.

To explore how we can host your perfect Essex private dining experience, please contact our team.

Elegant dining room setup with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, and decorative elements in a cozy, light-filled space.
Seats up to 36 guests

The Garden Room

Our private dining room offers a naturally lit space set away from the main restaurant, meaning your private dining event is just that, private. The Garden Room offers views across the grounds, the perfect place for a post-meal stroll.

Our team will be on hand to ensure your experience runs smoothly, so you can fully immerse yourself in the enjoyment of private dining.

Whether you're ready to book or have questions about our private dining offerings, please get in touch with our friendly team.

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Seating up to 16 guests

The Dining Room

Gather your closest loved ones in our separate dining room tucked beside the main restaurant.

Still private but closer to the action, The Dining Room is the perfect intimate space for smaller private dining experiences. Ideal for bringing together your nearest and dearest, our team will ensure your private dining occasion runs smoothly, so you can sit back and relax with your loved ones.

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What's On The Menu?

We don’t do one-size-fits-all. Let's work together on a menu that'll delight and satisfy your guests, making it a private dining experience in Essex that everyone will remember. 

Whether you're a private dining expert or enjoying the experience for the first time, our experienced team, relaxed spaces and award-winning dining will ensure a memorable time for you and your guests.

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Elegant dining room with U-shaped table setting, floral centerpiece, and rustic decor
A close-up of a neatly set dining table by a window, featuring a wine glass, water glass, silverware, a plate with a butter knife, a folded white napkin, and a small lamp.
Elegant dining or meeting room with a set table and colorful chairs, featuring rustic wooden beams, patterned wallpaper, and large windows with gold curtains overlooking a garden.
  Wonderful celebratory lunch

What started as a small lunch booking gradually grew over a few weeks into a much larger group – and throughout the entire process, Luke and Grace were absolutely amazing. Every time we called to increase the numbers, they were incredibly professional, exceedingly friendly, calm, and genuinely helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble.

Despite our final group size, the menu on the day was impressively varied, catering to all tastes, and every dish was absolutely delicious. Most impressively of all, as if by magic, the food arrived at all tables at the same time – no small feat with a large party!

We had a truly wonderful celebratory lunch, and the entire team went above and beyond to make it an unforgettable occasion. Exceptional service, fantastic food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the most wonderful pub.

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