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Dining

Events

What are the payment terms and deposit requirements?

Payment terms: · If the event is more than 30 days away: Deposit of 50% of the event value is due. Additonal 50% will be due 30 days before the event takes place, with a total of 100% being paid in advance. · If the event is 30 or less days away: Deposit of 100% of the event value is due. · Final invoice: To include incremental charges added on the day/s of the event; will be issued after the event. All invoices to be settled within 14 days of the invoice date What catering options and pricing are available?

What catering packages and pricing are available?

DDR packages varies and ranges from £70-£110 + VAT per person including room hire, AV, and full catering (arrival refreshments, breaks, lunch) depending on guest numbers and room. Drinks receptions cost from £34 + VAT per person per hour. Canapés range from £18.00+ VAT per person (3 pieces), while bowl food is from £29+ VAT per person (3 bowls). Three-course dinners are £75 + VAT per person.

What security requirements and additional fees apply for evening events?

Security is mandatory for events running past 19:00, charged at £28 per hour + VAT with a minimum 4-hour shift.

What timing restrictions and access hours apply?

Events typically runs 9am-5pm and 18.00-23.00. Access is provided from the contracted start time, with room setup completed prior to guest's arrival. Events requiring security must end by a reasonable hour, and weekend events incur additional staffing fees.

What AV equipment and technical support is included?

Standard AV includes 85" LCD monitors, Mini PC for presentations, HDMI, Wi-Fi, and AV support. The Main Hall features PA system, Dual projection screen, multiple microphone types (lectern, roving, lapel, tabletop), infra-red hearing system, removable stage, and dedicated AV technician. All other spaces include basic presentation setup and technical support.

What are the room hire rates and minimum spend requirements for different spaces?

Room hire varies significantly by space and event type. The Main Hall costs £1,500-£4,500 + VAT with minimum F&B spend of £1,800-£2,000 + VAT. Room 201 costs £50-£76 + VAT per person (DDR packages) with 50-60 person minimums. Smaller rooms like Room 204 cost £350-£700 + VAT, while combined rooms 204&205 cost £850-£1,100 + VAT with £1,500 + VAT minimum catering spend. Weekend events incur an additional £500 + VAT staff fee.

What capacity limits apply to each event space and seating style?

The Main Hall accommodates up to 300 people theatre style or 200 cabaret style. Room 201 holds 100 theatre style or 72 cabaret style. Combined rooms 204&205 seat 100 theatre style, while Room 204 alone seats 20 boardroom style. Room 101 accommodates 100 theatre style or 72 cabaret style, and Room 105 holds up to 50 cabaret style.

What bar services and alcohol policies are in place?

The venue offers house wine, beer, and soft drinks packages cost rom £34 + VAT per person per hour. Prosecco upgrades add £3-£8 + VAT per person. Cashless or account bars require £750 + VAT minimum spend - if not reached, the shortfall is added to your bill. All alcohol service requires appropriate timing allocations and may need extended bar arrangements.

Are there any day-of-week pricing differences or restrictions?

Monday and Friday DDR promotions offer reduced rates (£50 + VAT per person vs standard rates). Weekend events incur an additional £500 + VAT staff fee. Some rooms may have different availability or pricing depending on the day, and multi-day bookings blocking large rooms require higher minimum daily catering spends (£1,000 + VAT per day).