Asian weddings at The Gherkin
Closed for renovation since January 2026. Past events shown.
Dinner beneath the glass dome at the top of 30 St Mary Axe, high above the City.
Can you have an Indian or Asian wedding at The Gherkin?
The Gherkin in St Mary Axe, London EC3 historically seated up to 140 for a banquet, in Helix and Iris (Levels 39 and 40, exclusive hire). Catering was in-house by Searcys. The venue is closed for renovation. Closed for renovation since January 2026. Past events shown.
- Location
- 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP
- Style
- Skyline
- Area
- Central London
- 140Max seated (historic)
- 260Max standing reception
- –Bedrooms on site
- –Parking
How we cater at The Gherkin
The dome is closed for renovation with no reopening date announced. We keep this page so couples searching for it can find alternatives with a view.
Catering was in-house by Searcys. The venue is closed for renovation.
Your event manager visits with you, agrees the running order around the ceremony, and confirms kitchen access, set-up times and the venue's supplier rules before anything is booked. On the day, food is cooked fresh by our own chefs and nothing leaves the kitchen without Chef Ranjeet Johar's approval.
- Historic capacities: 140 seated and 260 for a standing reception across Levels 39 and 40.
- The glass dome gave 360 degree views across London.
- Closed from 1 January 2026 for building renovations at 30 St Mary Axe.
Venue photography courtesy of The Gherkin.
Rooms & capacity.
Historic figures, shown for reference while the venue is closed.
| Room | Seated banquet | Standing reception |
|---|---|---|
| Helix and Iris (Levels 39 and 40, exclusive hire) | 140 | 260 |
| Private Dining Rooms, Level 38 | 18 | – |
Source: venue information.
What a wedding here costs.
Venue hire is quoted by The Gherkin and depends on date, day of the week and room. Catering is priced per head and depends on your menu, service style and numbers.
Send us your date and guest numbers and we will quote the catering for The Gherkin, including any venue fees for outside caterers.
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Questions couples ask us.
Can you have an Asian wedding at The Gherkin?
Closed for renovation since January 2026. Past events shown. Catering was in-house by Searcys. The venue is closed for renovation.
How many guests can The Gherkin hold?
Historically, up to 140 seated for a banquet and 260 standing for a reception, depending on the room and layout. Mandap and stage layouts usually seat fewer.
Can we have a mandap at The Gherkin?
Through our partners we supply mandaps, stages and décor, subject to The Gherkin's own rules on suppliers and set-up times. We confirm these with the venue first.
How much does a wedding at The Gherkin cost?
Venue hire is quoted by The Gherkin and varies by date and room. Catering is priced per head on your menu, service style and guest numbers. Send us your date and numbers and we will quote the catering.
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Tell us about your evening.
Share the date, the venue if you have one, and roughly how many guests. We will call you back within one working day.
Thank you. We have your enquiry.
Our events team will be in touch. If you use WhatsApp, you can also send us your details there.
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