Business

What are the room hire rates and minimum spend requirements for Room 102/202?

Room 102 or 202 individually costs £700 (ex VAT) , suitable for up to 20 people in boardroom style. When combined with Room 103/203, the rate increases to £1300 (ex VAT), accommodating up to 60 people in theatre style. Catering is charged separately or can be included to a DDR package from £69+ VAT and varies by event size.

What capacity limits apply to the Business space rooms?

Room 102 or 202 individually holds up to 20 people in boardroom style. When combined with the adjacent room (103 or 203), capacity increases to 60 people in theatre style or 40 people in cabaret style. The rooms can be configured for various layouts including boardroom, theatre, cabaret, and herringbone seating arrangements.

What are the catering options and pricing for corporate events?

Deli sandwich lunch costs £25 per person (ex VAT) including 1.5 rounds per person, tortilla chips and dip, and whole fruit. Tea/coffee servings are £5.10 per person per serving (£6.75 with biscuits). Filtered water is £1.85 per serving. Upgrade options available.

What are the payment terms and deposit requirements?

A 50% advance payment is required to confirm and secure your booking, payable by BACS transfer or payment link. For events taking place within the same month as the date of booking, full prepayment of 100% is required, based on contracted minimum numbers. Any additional requirements agreed after the initial contract has been signed will be invoiced separately, or added to the final bill if they arise close to the event date which will need to be settled with 3 working days.

What DDR packages are available and what do they include?

DDR packages range from £69-£95 per person (ex VAT) depending on room and day. They typically include room hire, arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning break, sandwich lunch, afternoon refreshments, filtered water, AV equipment- screen, and Wi-Fi.

What AV equipment is included in the room hire?

All rooms include an 85" LCD monitor/s, mini PC for presentations, Wi-Fi, and AV support.

Are there additional charges for evening events or security?

Events running past 19:00 require mandatory security at £28 per hour (ex VAT) with a minimum 4-hour shift. Weekend events incur an additional £500 (ex VAT) staff fee. Evening staffing is charged at £28 per hour (ex VAT) for events extending beyond standard hours.

What are the minimum delegate requirements for different room configurations?

Individual rooms (102/202) have no specific minimum mentioned for smaller meetings. Combined rooms (102&103 or 202&203) typically require minimum 50-60 delegates for DDR packages.

Can the rooms be soundproofed for confidential meetings?

Yes, the Business space rooms feature soundproofed glass walls, making them ideal for confidential corporate meetings and professional development workshops. The frosted glass walls also provide privacy while maintaining the contemporary feel of the space.

Are there restrictions on multi-day bookings or extended hire periods?

Multi-day bookings that block larger rooms incur minimum daily catering spends of £1,000 (ex VAT) in addition to room hire. For week-long bookings of combined rooms like 204&205, this minimum spend applies each day due to the significant space allocation required.