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# Kindred: Kindred is an independent events venue in Hammersmith, West London for corporate events, weddings and celebrations. Weekday coworking.

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## Posts
- [How much does a meeting room cost in London? (2026)](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/meeting-room-cost-london/): There’s plenty to think about when organising a meeting: what’s on the agenda? Who should attend? Will there be enough snacks for everyone?
- [Who can conduct a wedding ceremony in the UK?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/who-can-conduct-a-wedding-ceremony/): You’ve probably pictured it a thousand times: you walking down the aisle, surrounded by friends and family, to tie the knot with your person.
- [Save the date: when to send and what to include](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/save-the-date-guide/): You’ve locked in a date to marry your person—and now you need to let your nearest and dearest know. Enter: a save-the-date.
- [Can I wear a morning suit to my wedding? A groom’s guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/morning-suit-wedding/): You’ve probably heard of black tie dress code, which calls for formal evening attire (think tuxedos and floor-length gowns). But there’s also white tie and morning dress, which in Western culture, is as formal as it gets.
- [Wedding shower vs bridal shower: what’s the difference?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-shower-vs-bridal-shower/): Your wedding day doesn’t have to be the only celebration of you getting married. You might throw a hen or stag do, for instance—or even an engagement party.
- [Something old, something new: wedding traditions explained](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-traditions-explained/): We’ve all heard the wedding rhyme: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. It comes from an old custom where brides would incorporate one thing from each category into their day.
- [How to fold a pocket square for a wedding](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-fold-a-pocket-square-for-a-wedding/): Want to add a pop of colour to your wedding suit? Look no further than a pocket square. They’re small yet extremely stylish—adding that little something extra to your overall look.
- [What’s a civil wedding? A complete guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/whats-a-civil-wedding/): A civil wedding is simply a legal marriage ceremony that isn’t religious. Most weddings in the UK are civil ceremonies.
- [The typical order of wedding speeches, explained](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/order-of-wedding-speeches/): Wedding speeches are among the most memorable moments of the reception. They can be emotional, touching, and funny—all in celebration of the happy couple.
- [What’s the cost of a wedding registrar, and how do I book one?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/cost-of-a-wedding-registrar/): If you’re having a civil wedding—a legally binding marriage that isn’t religious—you’ll need to book a registrar.
- [Who sits at the top table at a wedding? A seating guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/who-sits-at-the-top-table-at-a-wedding/): The top table is the main table at your reception. It’s where you’ll sit with your brand-new spouse, to enjoy your first meal together as a married couple.
- [How to choose your wedding venue: costs and what to look for](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-choose-your-wedding-venue/): Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make about the day. And while you might have certain non-negotiables—like the location or availability—your venue also needs to feel right. Does it have the right vibe for your day? Will it look nice in photos? And, crucially—can you see yourself tying the knot here?
- [How much should wedding flowers cost in the UK?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-flowers-cost/): Your wedding flowers are a major element of your big day. They’re beautiful (of course) but also help set the visual vibe: are they rustic and dreamy, for example, or elegant and minimal?
- [How much should a wedding cake cost?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-cake-cost/): Your wedding cake is not “just” a cake. Visually, it’s one of the main centrepieces for the day. It’s symbolic and nods to tradition—though fun fact, in ancient Roman times, the cake (or bread) was broken over the bride’s head rather than cut up and served.
- [What to write in your birthday party invitations  (+ examples)](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-write-birthday-party-invitations/): You’ve locked in a date for your birthday party and now, you need to invite your guests. You want to send something a little more personal, and a little more thoughtful, than just blasting out a mass text. Enter: the good ol’ birthday invitation. But what should you write on it?
- [Typical wedding day timings: from ceremony to carriages](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/typical-wedding-day-timings/): When you’re in the thick of wedding planning, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. But if you plan out the schedule in advance—with the understanding that things can change, of course—it can help you stay on top of things.
- [The complete guide to planning a Christmas party](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/planning-a-christmas-party/): The most magical time of the year is right around the corner. And while there’s plenty to be excited about (mulled wine! Christmas lights! Cosiness!), you may also be thinking about your upcoming Christmas party. After all, it’s not going to plan itself.
- [What do wedding rings cost in 2025?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/what-do-wedding-rings-cost/): Wedding rings are special. Not only are they symbolic of the event itself—you slide them on once you’ve actually tied the knot—but you wear yours for life. It signals your love and commitment to your person: that you’re locked in to each other forever.
- [Your guide to wedding invitations: when to send, what to include](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/guide-to-wedding-invitations/): Your wedding invitations are more than just a formality. They're made and sent with love, letting your nearest and dearest know that you want them to be a part of your special day. And they also offer a chance for you to be creative: putting together an invite that sets the tone for the day and reflects who you are as a couple.
- [How much does a wedding dress cost in the UK?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-dress-cost-uk/): It's finally time: you're going to find the wedding dress of your dreams! For many, this is one of the most enjoyable parts of the planning process—and perhaps even the bit you were looking forward to most.
- [Here’s what to write in a wedding card](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/what-to-write-in-a-wedding-card/): Picture this: someone close to you is tying the knot and you’re excited to share their special day with them. You’ve sorted your outfit and all other logistics for the event: now, all that’s left is to write a message in their card.
- [31 birthday party games for adults that your guests will love](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/birthday-party-games-for-adults/): Who says that birthday party games are for kids? Certainly not us—we love a good game of charades as much as the next person.
- [21 brilliant 50th birthday party favours](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/50th-birthday-party-favours/): Your 50th birthday party should be one for the ages. After all, you’ve been on this Earth for half a century!
- [33 fun corporate team building events and activities](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/corporate-team-building-events/): There’s no reason for corporate team building events to be dull or awkward. They can stir creativity, engage your people and, dare we say—they can be fun, too.
- [How to write your wedding vows](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-write-your-wedding-vows/): Your big day is on the horizon and you couldn’t be more excited to tie the knot. Perhaps you’ve already imagined what it will be like to stand in front of all your loved ones, in your stunning outfit, saying “I do” to your person.
- [How to plan a wedding: the ultimate, step-by-step guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-plan-a-wedding/): While it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s definitely doable to plan a wedding in six months. The main challenge will be pinning down your venue and suppliers, who may be booked up already. And you’ll want to do that all while giving your guests enough notice so they’ll save the date.
- [How much to give at a wedding? A guide to gift-giving](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/a-guide-to-wedding-gift-giving/): In our age of modern and non-traditional weddings, it can be difficult to know what—and whether—to gift the happy couple. Are registries still in? Is it gauche to give cash? And what about if they’ve said that gifts are optional?
- [How to plan a surprise birthday party: ideas, tips and more](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-plan-a-surprise-birthday-party/): Looking to throw a surprise birthday party for the ages? It’s easier than you might think. In fact, the toughest part is often keeping the guest of honour in the dark until it’s time for the celebrations to kick off.
- [35 creative and crowd-pleasing 40th birthday party ideas](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/40th-birthday-party-ideas/): Turning 40 and want to throw a party to mark the occasion? We think that’s a wonderful idea. Forty trips around the sun is certainly something to celebrate!
- [When can you wear red to a wedding? The complete guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/can-you-wear-red-to-a-wedding/): Many modern couples take a fairly relaxed view towards wedding traditions. Now, it’s usually fine to wear black, for example—while not everyone chooses to be “given away” as they walk down the aisle.
- [Here’s how to wear your wedding and engagement rings](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-wear-wedding-and-engagement-rings/): Congratulations—your partner has decided to pop the question and give you the engagement ring of your dreams. And in the not-too-distant future, you’ll have a beautiful wedding band, too.
- [33 brilliant 50th birthday party ideas](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/50th-birthday-party-ideas/): The big 5-0 isn’t a regular birthday—it’s a milestone. You’ve lived half a century, and that’s something worth celebrating!
- [17 alternative and wonderfully unique wedding readings](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/alternative-wedding-readings/): Thinking of including some readings in your wedding? It’s a great shout. A well-placed reading can create a special moment between you and your spouse-to-be—and make your guests laugh, cry, and feel all fuzzy inside at just the right moment.
- [How to make the most of a networking event](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/make-the-most-of-networking/): It’s sometimes said that your network is your net worth. We couldn’t agree more: after all, the world of work is built on relationships. People prefer to connect with other people rather than brands or companies.
- [Is it okay to wear black to a wedding?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wearing-black-to-a-wedding/): Because it’s traditionally associated with mourning, wearing black to a wedding was once seen as disrespectful (and just plain bad luck!). But times have changed. Today, you’d be totally fine to wear black to most weddings.
- [How do I build a community?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-build-a-community/): From being happier to feeling more supported, the benefits of community are wide-ranging and well established. For example, we know that social isolation and loneliness can be as damaging to our health as smoking.
- [8 ways to start a conversation and talk to strangers with ease](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/talk-to-strangers-with-ease/): Does having dinner with strangers sound nerve wracking to you? You aren’t alone. Our guests at Kindred’s monthly Community Dinner—where 100 strangers gather in our building to share a meal and connect—often say they felt apprehensive before coming.
- [Proven ways to make friends in London as an adult](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/make-friends-in-london-as-an-adult/): Making friends in London is hard—especially as an adult. Sure, there’s millions of us living in the city, but that’s also part of the problem. Existing within a sea of faces you don’t know can definitely feel isolating.
- [How to make a stunning wedding bouquet, step by step](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-to-make-a-wedding-bouquet/): Your wedding bouquet is much more than a bunch of beautiful flowers. It’s what you’ll hold as you walk down the aisle to marry your person: it’ll be part of your look, add to the magic of the moment, and feature in your photos forever.
- [60 fun, romantic, and lighthearted songs to play at your wedding](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-songs/): Your wedding is a celebration: you want your guests to feel the joy, love, and togetherness in the air. And your music plays a big role in setting the tone.
- [41 beautiful wedding cake ideas for every type of celebration](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/wedding-cake-ideas/): You’ve booked your dream venue and the RSVPs are rolling in – and now, it’s time to think about your wedding cake.
- [13 creative and unique wedding decoration ideas for every budget](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/unique-wedding-decoration-ideas/): From fresh floral bouquets to rustic clusters of candles, the possibilities for your wedding décor are endless. It’s certainly exciting—but with so many choices, it can be easy to get overwhelmed.
- [What’s a wedding breakfast? Inside the tradition](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/whats-a-wedding-breakfast/): If you’ve been to a wedding before, chances are that you’ve had a wedding breakfast.
- [How to write the perfect groom’s speech (+ examples)](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/perfect-grooms-speech/): The groom’s speech is an age-old wedding tradition. And while there’s certain things your guests will probably expect to hear (for example, your thank-you's to your spouse and loved ones), you can definitely put your own spin on it.
- [Here’s the average cost of a UK wedding photographer in 2025](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/cost-uk-wedding-photographer/): Your wedding photos are one of the most important mementos of your big day. You want them to capture the feel of the event perfectly — but if you’ve never booked a photographer before (let alone for a wedding!) it can be tough to know where to start.
- [50 unique and fun wedding entertainment ideas](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/50-wedding-entertainment-ideas/): No matter your style as a couple, you always want to book wedding entertainment that your guests will love. According to Hitched’s latest National Wedding Survey, 79% of couples said that their guests’ happiness was the most important aspect of their wedding planning.
- [How to find an event sponsor—and get them to say “yes”](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/find-an-event-sponsor/): Finding the right sponsor is a great way to get your event off the ground. But there’s an art to approaching them—and getting them to agree.
- [15+ post-event survey questions to ask your guests](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/post-event-survey-questions/): Picture this: you’ve just waved the last guest out of your venue as your event wraps up. You think it went well—but then again, you weren’t an attendee. How will you know for sure how it landed?
- [How to create the perfect event marketing plan in 2024](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/perfect-event-marketing-plan/): You’ve come up with an amazing event idea and have sorted all the planning: everything from your venue to your suppliers are locked in. Now, you just need to get people to come.
- [The ultimate step-by-step corporate event planning guide](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/ultimate-corporate-event-planning-guide/): Planning (and pulling off) a successful corporate event is no mean feat. To your guests and stakeholders, the day should feel smooth and seamless. Yet with so many moving parts to take care of—budgeting, staff, catering, drinks, entertainment, branded goody bags, marketing, and more—your job as the planner can feel anything but.
- [How to create the ultimate summer party menu: 25+ ideas](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/ultimate-summer-party-menu/): A menu can make or break an office summer party. Serve average plates and it’ll instantly dampen the mood—but treat your guests to an array of delicious bites and they’ll feel their spirits lift.
- [13 work summer party ideas for companies of all sizes](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/13-work-summer-party-ideas/): It’s about that time again: office summer party season. Which also means that it’s time to get cracking with planning yours. So, first things first: what kind of party is it going to be?
- [How to do anti-racist work as an ally: Nova Reid at Kindred](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/nova-reid-at-kindred/): It’s been one month since we welcomed author and activist Nova Reid to Kindred for an insightful discussion on how to do anti-racist work as an ally. Here, we reflect on the key takeaways and learnings from the event
- [Meet artist Lucy Evans, whose work hangs on the walls of our Library](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/meet-artist-lucy-evans/): Nestled on the top floor of Kindred, away from the hustle of the Hall and the bustle of the bar, the Library is home to not just books, but an entire wall of paintings by Somerset-based artist Lucy Evans.
- [Gold and Ashes honours and humanises the Grenfell tragedy](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/gold-and-ashes-grenfell/): On the 14th day of every month since the Grenfell tragedy, the community gather to walk together through the streets of West London in remembrance of the 72 people who lost their lives.
- [Inside the anti-racist history of Carnival](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/anti-racist-history-of-carnival/): Many of us know Notting Hill Carnival as a colourful, loud, and perhaps boozy affair. The annual street festival is a staple of our city’s social calendar, but how many of us are aware of its anti-racist, anti-colonial origins?
- [Meet the collective creating safe spaces for queer folks in London](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/queer-culture-collective/): Starting a collective based around live events months before a global pandemic doesn’t sound much like a recipe for success. But for Queer Culture Club co-Founders Jessie Pelizzari and Ellie Wolfe, the need for what they had created — safe spaces where queer folks could make friends — meant that their collective not only survived, but grew.
- [A Master’s guide to getting started with cheese tasting](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/getting-started-with-cheese-tasting/): If Maître Fromager Noemie Richard could marry any cheese, she would choose Saint Agur, a blue cheese from the Auvergne region in central France. “It’s got the intensity of blue cheese with forest-y notes, but it’s also got the creaminess and a kind of sweet note on the palate, which makes it very balanced — it’s powerful and sweet at the same time,” she says.
- [Meet altid, the clothing startup tackling climate change in the fashion industry](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/altid-clothing-startup-climate-change/): “If you go down Oxford street, it’s all you see: sustainable, sustainable, sustainable,” says Josh Carpenter, co-Founder of carbon negative clothing startup altid. “The truth is that a lot of these companies are now greenwashing, where they’re basically saying that they’re really sustainable...but their business principles, and the way they are set up, is still going to be the same.”
- [How can we best serve our community, post-pandemic?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/community-post-pandemic/): Perhaps for the first time during this pandemic, many of us are starting to feel a sense of hope that this may all be over soon. We’re again allowed to sit across from our family and friends at (outdoor) restaurant tables, and to order and enjoy a meal cooked by a chef. In this sense, it certainly feels like we are inching back towards the social world we remember.
- [Kindred’s guide to choosing good table wine](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/choosing-good-table-wine/): This year during 'Dry January', Waitrose reported that weekly wine sales had increased by a third. Perhaps this is because Brits are drinking more during lockdown, or maybe it’s simply that with pubs and restaurants shut, we don’t have much of a choice but to turn to supermarket shelves if we’d like to enjoy a nice bottle of wine.
- [Can your supermarket shop help fight climate change?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/supermarket-shop-fight-climate-change/): ◆
- [Introducing the online dating event that West London deserves](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/online-dating-event-west-london/): But there’s one group of people that we think might need an extra bit of love this lockdown: our single pringles.
- [Founder’s letter: making remote working work for us](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/making-remote-working-work-for-us/): The office has looked a little different over the past 12 months. Spaces with the best light have become Zoom corners, beds and sofas have doubled up as break out areas, and checking in with your direct report whilst wearing pyjama bottoms is not a sentence I would have expected to write a year ago.
- [Best wintry West London walks, according to locals](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/best-wintry-west-london-walks/): It’s winter in London, and while we don’t have the picturesque snowfall that our Northern friends enjoy, our city holds its own kind of sparkle. West London boasts plenty of picturesque trails and green spaces to explore that, in winter, take on their own unique charm.
- [Slow-cooked, stews, and spices: Introducing Kindred’s winter menu](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/kindreds-winter-menu/): As London becomes colder and darker, we have the comfort of warm winter flavours to look forward to: mulled wine with cinnamon and nutmeg, crisp and buttery roast potatoes, brothy soups, and crunchy gingerbread. But a closer look at the different communities that live in our city reveals that, actually, there’s a much broader range of tastes being enjoyed.
- [Spotlight on: Polish pierogi in West London](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/polish-pierogi-in-west-london/): Pierogi are to Polish people what a Sunday roast is to Brits: a staple dish so dear to us that it’s part of who we are. Commonly filled with potato, onion, and white cheese (pierogi ruskie), sauerkraut, or minced meat, pierogi are small, half-moon shaped dumplings made with a simple dough of flour, eggs, water, and salt.
- [Members’ clubs should welcome people in, not keep them out](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/members-clubs-welcome-people-not-keep-them-out/): Note (2026): Kindred is no longer a members' club. We closed the membership model after 2020 and the space is now open to everyone, with no membership required. The piece below is from our founder Anna and reflects the thinking that led us there.
- [West London locals: Meet artist and luxury textile designer Emily Carter](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/west-london-locals-meet-emily-carter/): Emily Carter is a storyteller. From the intricate details in her luxury textiles to the meticulously-rendered animals in her artwork, each piece is a snapshot of a time and place; of energies and moments coalescing organically.
- [Kindred Conversations #4 | Omami](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/kindred-conversations-4-omami/): Kindred Conversations: Interviews with founders and business leaders who are led by social purpose as well as profit. We discuss what it means to build a business with purpose, and how we can navigate our businesses during times of crisis.
- [How are we reopening?](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-are-we-reopening/): The question a lot of people in the community have been asking is, “When do you think you will reopen?” The earliest we will be able to open is the 4th July 2020, which is the date we’ll be working towards unless otherwise indicated. We've compiled some of the measures we’re putting in place to ensure your safety is paramount, below:
- [Kindred Conversations #3 | Gung Ho](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/kindred-conversations-3-gung-ho/): "I spoke to the Founder of Gung Ho, Sophie Dunster, a London-based fashion label which highlights current environmental issues by using sustainable fabrics and punchy designs. Following on from a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017, Gung Ho has campaigned about Plastic Oceans and Food For Thought. Gung Ho has affirmed itself as an ethical fashion brand that’s pushing the industry into a more positive future. Raised on a low carbon lifestyle and now residing on a houseboat on the River Thames; Climate Change is an issue that is particularly close to Sophie’s heart"
- [Kindred Conversations #2 | Live Frankly](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/kindred-conversations-2-live-frankly/): "Hi, I’m Anna Anderson the Co-Founder of Kindred and I will be interviewing other business leaders and entrepreneurs who are led by social purpose as well as profit. We will be discussing what it means to build a business with purpose, and how we can navigate our businesses during times of crisis.
- [Why feeling we belong motivates us more at work than money](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/why-feeling-we-belong-motivates-us-more-at-work-than-money/): What matters most to us when deciding that we like our job? We spend most of our lives at work, ostensibly to earn money, but we expect more from our job than money: we want to be treated fairly, to be intellectually fulfilled, to have the promise of progression, and more.
- [How a sense of community makes us think more positively](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/how-a-sense-of-community-makes-us-think-more-positively/): Humans are obsessed with happiness. So much so that we have structured our entire society around the pursuit of it, including coining the concept of positive thinking: if you face life’s challenges with optimism, you can affect positive changes and achieve your goals.
- [Members Spotlight | #6 Dora Roberts](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/members-spotlight-6-dora-roberts/): What would Jesus say?
- [Why breathing is the most effective positive thinking technique](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/why-breathing-is-the-most-effective-positive-thinking-technique/): When you’re in the midst of a stressful or anxious episode, being told to “just breathe” can feel one step short of a condescending pat on the head. “Yes, thank you,” you might snap back. “If getting rid of my anxiety were that simple, we wouldn’t be having this conversation, would we?”
- [Co-Working Members of Kindred | The Class of 2019](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/co-working-members-of-kindred-the-class-of-2019/): Since the 2nd of January 2019, when we first opened up our doors to Co-Working space, we've welcomed around 80 members here at Kindred. This is just a short little blog post dedicated to some of those who have grown with us throughout the year.
- [W6 – Community in West London](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/w6-community-in-west-london/): Erica and Valentino are prime examples of this, both extremely talented in all things photography and film. Together, they have managed to capture the aesthetic of Hammersmith, Shepherds Bush, and surrounding towns through the lens of their cameras. Shooting on film, they’ve curated a series of photographs, aptly titled W6. It’s a series of images which represents the unsung heroes, the architecture, and the community that has built Hammersmith.
- [Kindred’s Guide to the Festive Season](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/kindreds-guide-to-the-festive-season/): The holiday season can be a tiring schlep for the best of us, but there isn't any reason you should resort to untangling fairy lights for entertainment. If you want to have your whole December sorted this year, look no further. We've compiled a list of fun, some free, activities to fill this festive season with joy.
- [We Work, Differently: A Letter from our Founder](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/we-work-differently-a-letter-from-our-founder/): The last few weeks I’ve been glued to the news; WeWork, once representing the heights of dramatic success in the co-working industry, has hit catastrophic waves of uncertainty; where charisma and hubris fall away to reveal empty promises of community and a potentially unsustainable business.
- [Members’ Spotlight #3: Kay Morgan](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/members-spotlight-3-kay-morgan/): A co-working space needs people willing to work in the same place as each other, but for Kindred, and its grand plan of building a real, connected community, it dreamed of attracting one or two people a bit different. Someone willing to get involved, to try new things and to *whisper it quietly* actually dare to talk to other people.
- [Inside Kindred: An evening of sustainable fashion](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/inside-kindred-an-evening-of-sustainable-fashion/): Last week we celebrated World Environment Day with a wonderful ‘Evening of Ethical Fashion’, organised by the amazing team at Just Sustain It. With several suitcases of pre-loved pieces, and a generous donation of rails and hangers from Vault Couture, Kindred’s first Clothes Swap and Sustainable Fashion Panel took place with a huge turnout, making the whole evening even more inspirational. All proceeds were donated to Cool Earth, and surplus items from the Clothes Swap were donated to Oxfam.
- [Members’ Spotlight #1: Rabot 1745](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/members-spotlight-1-rabot-1745/): As our very first Members Spotlight, we want to introduce you to the wonderful team behind Rabot 1745, a new luxurious beauty product range, using cocoa from Hotel Chocolat’s own cocoa plantation, the Rabot Estate in St Lucia. The Rabot team are all founding members here at Kindred, and we’re so excited to tell you a little bit more about them.

## Pages
- [Weddings](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/weddings/): For intimate weddings through to ceremonies of up to 120 people. Choose from multiple spaces or hire the whole venue. AV capabilities, sound system. Reception-only hire available.
- [Private dining](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/private-dining/): Butterwick can host up to 16 guests, The Library can be fitted with a long-communal table for larger gatherings.
- [Parties & celebrations](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/parties-and-celebrations/): The Hall holds larger parties of up to 150, while The Library and Salon Bar are perfect for more intimate gatherings. Top-of-the-range sound system, full AV capabilities
- [Conference venue](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/corporate/conferences/): The Hall holds 120 delegates with theatre, cabaret and banquet layouts. Library and Salon Bar for breakouts. 4K projector, sound system, AV walkthrough included
- [All Spaces](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/all-spaces/): Explore all spaces available for hire at Kindred. Dry Hire available.
- [Meeting rooms](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/corporate/meetings/): Butterwick boardroom for 16 around an oval table. Library for up to 45 theatre-style. Apple TV, 4K projector, video conferencing
- [Dry hire & filming](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/dry-hire/): Dry hire of specific spaces for productions, shoots, brand events and external suppliers. We provide the space and AV.
- [Away days](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/corporate/away-day/): A day for your team to think, eat and talk together. Working sessions in The Hall or Library, closing drinks in the Salon Bar.
- [Meetings, conferences & daytime events](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/corporate/): From focused meetings for 16 to full-day conference for 120, have your pick of spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Restaurant-quality food and drink, seamless AV, and a team that takes care of every detail.
- [We Make Space](https://www.wearekindred.com/we-make-space/)
- [Kindred Catering](https://www.wearekindred.com/kindred-catering/)
- [A birthday party venue in West London](https://www.wearekindred.com/birthday-party-venue-west-london/)
- [Outdoor bar & dining at Cellar, Hammersmith](https://www.wearekindred.com/cellar/outdoor-bar-dining/)
- [Wedding menu options – Kindred London](https://www.wearekindred.com/wedding-menu-options-london/)
- [An intimate wedding venue in London](https://www.wearekindred.com/intimate-wedding-venue-london/)
- [Who we’ve hosted](https://www.wearekindred.com/who-we-have-hosted/): From the NHS to Disney, Vodaphone to Google: we've been proud to host world-famous brands here at Kindred.
- [Coworking London – Flexible Day Pass – £13](https://www.wearekindred.com/coworking/flexible-day-pass/)
- [Cellar Restaurant and Bar – near Hammersmith Apollo](https://www.wearekindred.com/cellar/hammersmith-apollo/)
- [Summer Parties](https://www.wearekindred.com/office-summer-parties/)
- [TogethernessFest 2025](https://www.wearekindred.com/togethernessfest/)
- [Privacy & Cookies](https://www.wearekindred.com/privacy-cookies/)
- [Diversity and Inclusion Statement](https://www.wearekindred.com/diversity-and-inclusion-statement/)
- [Sign Up](https://www.wearekindred.com/sign-up/)
- [Live music](https://www.wearekindred.com/live-music/)
- [Kindred Catalyst for Entrepreneurs](https://www.wearekindred.com/kindred-catalyst/kindred-catalyst-for-entrepreneurs/)
- [Kindred Catalyst](https://www.wearekindred.com/kindred-catalyst/)
- [Enquire](https://www.wearekindred.com/enquire/)
- [Christmas Parties](https://www.wearekindred.com/christmas-parties-at-kindred/): From intimate dinners of up to 16 to larger parties of 150. AV, top-of-the-range sound, and restaurant-quality food.
- [Journal](https://www.wearekindred.com/journal/)
- [Book a Table](https://www.wearekindred.com/book-a-table/)
- [Contact](https://www.wearekindred.com/contact/)
- [Careers](https://www.wearekindred.com/careers-at-kindred/)
- [About us](https://www.wearekindred.com/about/)
- [Venue hire](https://www.wearekindred.com/venue-hire/)
- [Coworking in Hammersmith](https://www.wearekindred.com/coworking/)
- [What’s On](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/)
- [Cellar at Kindred](https://www.wearekindred.com/cellar/)
- [Homepage](https://www.wearekindred.com/)
- [Community Guidelines](https://www.wearekindred.com/community-guidelines/)

## Events
- [Rum Tasting with DropWorks Distillery](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/rum-tasting-with-dropworks-distillery/)
- [London Writers’ Salon: Nite Writes](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/london-writers-salon-nite-writes/): ​​Struggling to make time to write? Let’s make an evening of it.
- [Speedmate Lates: No dates, just mates](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/speedmatelates/): If you're looking to make new connections in London, then join us for a round of Speedmate Lates in Cellar at Kindred.
- [Walk(ies) West London Plus Coffee & Free Day of Coworking](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/walkies/): Get to know your fellow dog lovers and enjoy a lunchtime stroll around the quieter streets of West London.
- [Sounds in the Square](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/sounds-in-the-square/): Live music and incredible food & drinks in Bradmore Square every Thursday
- [ID8: 8 Ideas for a Better Tomorrow](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/id8-west-london-with-anna-anderson/): We gather to listen to eight speakers take eight minutes on stage to tell us about an idea that could change the world.
- [Wind-down Wednesdays](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/wind-down-wednesday/): See off the working week and get to know your fellow coworkers over cocktails and chat in Cellar at Kindred.
- [Coffee Social](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/coffee-goals/): Take a coffee break and join us on the big red sofas to discuss any pressing goals or challenges. Weekdays at 11am.
- [Speedmate: No dates, just mates](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/speedmate-no-dates-just-mates/): The start of a beautiful friendship? Get randomly matched with members of the Kindred community for a series of quickfire one-on-ones.
- [Writers’ Hour with London Writers’ Salon](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/writers-hour-with-london-writers-salon/): Make space in your calendar to write at this guided session led by London Writers’ Salon.
- [Kindred’s Community Dinner](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/kindreds-community-dinner/): One Monday a quarter, we cook one big dinner, and everyone is invited. For free. 
- [The Cellar Sessions: Cheese & Wine Club x Chiswick Cheese Market](https://www.wearekindred.com/events/the-cellar-sessions-cheese-wine-club/): Spend a vibey evening in Cellar at Kindred feasting on incredible wine and cheese from the best producers in the game.