Forte Kitchen, The White Room

About Venue

Forte Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant and event venue in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire, offering a stylish and intimate setting for a wide range of private and corporate events.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Olly and Naomi, the venue is known for its warm, design-led interiors, vibrant atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. A popular local destination, Forte Kitchen provides a refreshing alternative to traditional event spaces—ideal for those seeking a more relaxed, personal and experience-led setting.
Perfect for everything from private dining, birthday celebrations and networking events to corporate functions, brand activations and weddings, the venue combines thoughtful service with standout food to create events that feel both seamless and memorable.

Forte Kitchen offers two beautifully styled event spaces, designed to provide flexibility for a variety of event types and formats.
The light-filled interiors create a bright and welcoming environment for daytime events, transitioning effortlessly into a more intimate, ambient setting for evening occasions. This natural flow makes the space well suited to events that evolve throughout the day, from meetings and dining to drinks and social gatherings.
The venue accommodates:
• 10–40 guests seated in one space
• Up to 70 guests seated across both spaces
• Up to 65 guests standing in one space
• Up to 100 guests standing across the full venue
Spaces can be hired individually for smaller gatherings or combined for exclusive venue hire, offering privacy and full flexibility to tailor the layout and experience.
Located in central Winchester, Forte Kitchen is within easy reach of nearby car parks, as well as rail and bus stations, making it convenient for both local and travelling guests.

Forte Kitchen offers a highly personalised approach to events, with a focus on excellent food, attentive service and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
A key advantage of the venue is that no venue hire fee is charged, with pricing typically based on minimum spend—allowing clients to focus their budget on food, drink and the overall experience.
The team supports clients throughout the planning process, offering guidance on layout, timings and event flow, as well as access to a high-quality in-house sound system suitable for presentations, speeches and music. Recommendations for trusted local suppliers can also be provided where needed.
Flexible food and drink packages are available, making the venue suitable for both formal and informal events, from seated dinners to more relaxed, social-style gatherings.


At Forte Kitchen, food is central to the experience, with a talented kitchen team delivering a chef-crafted dining experience tailored to each event.
Menus are built around fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on modern, flavour-led dishes. From refined multi-course dining and elegant canapés to relaxed sharing menus and buffet-style options, the offering is designed to suit a wide range of event styles.
All menus are flexible and can be tailored to meet specific requirements, ensuring the food complements both the occasion and the overall atmosphere of the event.




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