Celebrate in Style with a Private Hire Restaurant and Bar in Hatfield
Plan a memorable celebration at Ebony Table, a private hire restaurant and bar in Hatfield where West African food, music, culture and welcoming hospitality come together. Our restaurant provides a lively setting for occasions, group celebrations, community gatherings and social events.
Why Choose Us?
- Central Hatfield location at The Arcade
- Plenty of parking nearby and only a 15-minute walk from the station
- Authentic West African and African fusion cuisine
- Welcoming space for families, friends and community groups
- Music-led atmosphere and regular cultural events
- Husband-and-wife-owned local business
- Experienced, customer-focused team
- Can bespoke your menu as you desire
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary meals
- Family gatherings
- Wedding-related celebrations
- Christenings and baby naming ceremonies
- Cultural and religious gatherings
- Post-funeral gatherings
- Community events
- Social club occasions
- Informal business and team gatherings
- Business events, meetings or celebrations
Food for Your Event
Food is at the centre of the Ebony Table experience. Our menu reflects Nigerian and wider West African influences, supported by grilled dishes that appeal to a broad range of tastes. We can also adapt the menu as our Head Chef is experienced in different cuisines.
Depending on current availability and the requirements agreed with our team, your guests may be able to choose from dishes such as:
- Jollof rice
- Ebony Special rice
- Egusi soup
- Okra soup
- Efo Rio
- Edika Ikong
- Pounded yam
- Pepper soup
- Fried plantain
- Suya
- Spicy chicken or beef
- Tilapia fish
- Mixed meats
Our chefs have experience preparing African cuisine in Nigeria and London and are trained in food hygiene. Recipes are influenced by traditions passed down through generations, with menus adapted over time in response to customer preferences.
Menu Planning for Mixed Groups
Our mix of traditional African dishes and ability to tailor your menu to cater for your favourites makes it easy to cater for different tastes. Tell us about your event, and we’ll help you choose suitable menu options.
Dietary Requirements and Guest Comfort
Please let us know about any allergies, intolerances, religious requirements or dietary preferences when you enquire.
As some traditional dishes may contain hidden ingredients such as fish, nuts or stock, guests with allergies or strict dietary requirements should speak to the restaurant before ordering.
Dining with a Bar and Music-Led Atmosphere
The atmosphere can shape how guests remember an event. Ebony Table combines dining with a restaurant bar and a strong connection to music and entertainment.
Our established music nights feature styles including Soul, Reggae and Afrobeat. These events reflect the lively and inclusive identity of the restaurant.
Why Choose Ebony Table for Private Hire?
- A Distinctive Local Setting
- Customer-Focused Experience
- Inclusive Hospitality
- Food, Music and Culture in One Venue
- Local and Community-Focused
Ebony Table is an African restaurant and bar based in central Hatfield. The venue offers an alternative to a standard pub function room or generic event hall by combining West African food, hospitality, music and cultural character.
Gill brings more than 45 years of customer-focused service experience. Her work in community service was recognised with an MBE. Cardinal brings more than 30 years of customer-focused experience, including experience connected with Nigerian hospitality.
Ebony Table aims to make guests feel entertained, included and valued. The restaurant welcomes people from different backgrounds, including diners who already know West African cuisine and those discovering it for the first time.
Events require separate arrangements for food, drinks and atmosphere. At Ebony Table, these elements are brought together within the restaurant and entertainment experience.
Ebony Table was established with a long-term vision of becoming a community resource as well as a restaurant. Food, cultural events, future training initiatives and community activities all form part of that wider purpose.
How to Enquire
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Occasion
Provide the type of event, your preferred date and an estimated number of guests.
Step 2: Discuss Food and Drinks
Tell us what kind of dining experience you would like and whether your group has any dietary requirements.
Step 3: Discuss the Atmosphere
Explain whether you are planning a relaxed meal, a lively celebration, a cultural occasion or an informal business gathering.
Step 4: Review the Available Options
Our team will explain what may be possible based on current availability and the details of your event.
Step 5: Confirm the Arrangements
Your booking should only be treated as confirmed once the restaurant has agreed the details directly with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ebony Table welcomes private event enquiries. Availability and the most suitable booking format will depend on your date, expected number of guests and event requirements. Contact the team to discuss your plans.
The restaurant may be suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, cultural occasions, community events, wedding-related celebrations and informal corporate gatherings. Each request must be discussed individually.
Menu options should be discussed directly with the team. Ebony Table serves West African fusion dishes, Nigerian-inspired food and can cater for bespoke options. Availability may vary, and event arrangements must be agreed in advance.
The team will provide information about ingredients and suitable options where possible. Guests with allergies, intolerances or strict dietary requirements should provide full details before the event.
Yes. The restaurant welcomes first-time diners and offers both traditional West African dishes options. Staff can explain dishes and help guests understand the menu.
Ebony Table is known for music-led events, including Soul, Reggae and Afrobeat nights and comedy nights. Entertainment for an event is not automatically included and must be discussed and agreed with the team.
You can enquire about informal business meetings, gatherings, team occasions or community events. Suitability will depend on the size, timing and format of the event.
Enquiring early is recommended, particularly for weekends, evenings and significant celebrations. Availability cannot be guaranteed until the team has confirmed your arrangements.
We are located at 11 to 13 The Arcade, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JY.
Call 01707 300800 or use the enquiry form on the website. Include your preferred date, estimated guest numbers, type of event and any important food or accessibility requirements.
Plan Your Event at Ebony Table Today
If you’re looking for venue hire in Hatfield, Ebony Table offers a vibrant setting for celebrations, private gatherings and special occasions, with great food, music and welcoming hospitality.
Tell our team what you are planning, when you would like to visit and how many guests you expect. We will discuss the available options and help you understand the next steps.
Phone: 01707 300800
Email: gill.arukpe@ebonytable.co.uk
Ebony Table
11 to 13 The Arcade
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0JY
Phone: 01707 300800
