
Group Bookings & Private Dining
From group lunches and dinners to celebrations, corporate events and exclusive hire, Ara offers flexible spaces for groups large and small in Aldgate East.

GROUP MENUS
Sharing and set menus are available for large
groups
Choose your group menu
Sharing Menu – £43 per person
Grilled potato bread
homemade cultured butterCourgette & feta dip
chilli sesame oilLeeks skewer
tomato jam, labneh, macademia crunch, leek top oilSeabass ceviche
strawberries , jalapeno & pickled red onionFried chicken
spicy citrus dressing, coriander & peanut saladChar Siu onglet skewers
Potato espuma, grilled pak choiGem lettuce
parmesan, ladolemono, bread crumbsChocolate cheesecake
miso caramelSharing Set Menu – £56 per person
SHARED STARTERS
Seabass ceviche
strawberries , jalapeno & pickled red onionMiso gochujang aubergine
almond cream , herb salad & puffed wild riceShort rib and cheddar croquettes
spicy aioliBurrata
crispy chilli peanuts, apricot pureeCHOOSE A MAIN
Grilled half chicken
grilled turkish pepper & chilli sauceChar Siu onglet skewers
Potato espuma, grilled pak choiGrilled smoked cabbage
lime tofu crema, walnut and pomegranate gremolataSHARED SIDES
Agria potato
double fried, aioliGem lettuce
parmesan, ladolemono, bread crumbsCHOOSE A SWEET
Chocolate cheesecake
Msio caramelAmazake & strawberry sorbet
Pistachio crumble ,Kaffir lime leaf oilFestive Sharing Menu – £43 per person
Grilled potato bread,
homemade cultured butterCourgette & feta dip
chilli sesame oilSlow-cooked beef croquettes
spicy aioliLeeks skewer
tomato jam, labneh, macademia crunch, leek top oilChalkstream trout crudo
cranberry ponzu, daikon, sesameConfit duck legs
creamy polenta, grilled pak choi, cherry & red wine jusGem lettuce
parmesan, pear, ladolemono, bread crumbsChocolate cremoux
raspberry gel, toasted hazelnutsFestive Sharing Set Menu – £56 per person
SHARED STARTERS
Sourdough bread
cultured butterCourgette & feta dip
chilli sesame oilSlow-cooked beef croquettes
spicy aioliChalkstream trout crudo
cranberry ponzu, daikon, sesameRoasted crown prince squash
miso labneh, endive & candied pupkin seedsCHOOSE A MAIN
Confit Duck leg
creamy polenta, grilled pak choi, cherry & red wine jusStonebass
harissa cassoulet, shiso salsa verde, herb saladGrilled smoked cabbage
lime tofu crema, walnut and pomegranate gremolataSHARED SIDES
Agria potato
double fried, aioliGem lettuce
parmesan, pear, ladolemono, bread crumbsCHOOSE A SWEET
Poached quince
red wine syrup, winter spiced crumble, cardamom ice-creamChocolate cremoux
raspberry gel, toasted hazelnutsOur Spaces
From semi-private dining and group celebrations to exclusive hire of the entire restaurant, Ara offers flexible spaces for events of all sizes.

The Corner Room
Semi-private dining up to 32 seated & 42 standing
Separated from the main restaurant by elegant room dividers.

The Banquette
Group dining for up to 24 guests
Set within the main dining room, overlooking the bar and open kitchen

Exclusive Hire
Full venue hire for up to 98 seated & 150 standing
The whole of Ara can be exclusively yours for celebrations, corporate events, product launches and larger gatherings.
We can tailor the layout, food and drinks around your event, with our team helping you plan everything from the initial enquiry through to the day itself.
Let us help make your occasion memorable.
Contact our reservations team at events@ararestaurant.co.uk to start planning your event

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