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What is the pricing structure for The Minster Building Business space?

Day Delegate Rate packages start from £80-£108 per person (minimum 130-200 attendees depending on package), including venue hire, breakfast, lunch, three tea/coffee breaks, unlimited water, Wi-Fi, and stationery. Exclusive venue use costs an additional £5,000-£6,000 plus VAT, which includes private catering space, two fixed breakout rooms, and option for a third partitioned room.

What are the capacity limits and room configurations available?

The main Minster Forum accommodates up to 300 theatre-style or 130 cabaret-style. Two fixed breakout rooms are included with exclusive hire, each suitable for 50-100 people theatre-style or smaller cabaret setups. A third breakout room can be created via partition wall at no additional cost.

What AV equipment is included and what are the additional costs?

The comprehensive AV package costs £1,800 plus VAT and includes AV operator (8am-5pm), stage, full PA system, 2 handheld and 1 lapel microphone, 4 top table mics, lectern mic, 2x 12ft projection screens, PowerPoint PC, lighting, and audio/visual links to reception. Additional microphones cost £65 plus VAT each, and specialized equipment like confidence timers (£70) or background stage imaging (£1,600) are extra.

What are the operating hours and after-hours costs?

The venue typically closes at 7pm. Security fees and operations costs apply to keep the venue open beyond standard hours. Early access from 7am costs £400 plus VAT, and evening room hire after 5:30pm is charged at £400 plus VAT per hour.

Are weekend events available and what are the restrictions?

Weekend events are not available until the New Year (as of current booking period). The venue focuses on weekday corporate events Tuesday through Thursday, with limited availability on Mondays and Fridays.

What catering options are available and what are the minimum requirements?

Day Delegate Rate includes mini breakfast, hot/cold buffet lunch, and three tea/coffee breaks with unlimited water. Evening drinks receptions require minimum £1,500-£2,000 spend plus £800-£1,500 room hire. House wine costs £33.50-£35 per bottle, beer £5.75-£6 per bottle, and canapés range from £20.50-£26.50 per person with minimum order quantities of 100-200 pieces.

What additional services are mandatory or available?

Cloakroom and attendant service costs £400 plus VAT. LCD projectors and screens for breakout rooms cost £500 plus VAT for two rooms. External AV suppliers can be used, and the venue can accommodate branded staging with ramps for accessibility, though specific costs need to be quoted separately.

What is the booking process and payment terms?

Bookings are held on second option basis initially. The venue releases holds if no response is received within a reasonable timeframe. Payment terms and deposit requirements are not specified in available information, but proposals are provided with detailed quotes including all costs plus 20% VAT.

What are the minimum attendee requirements for different packages?

Day Delegate Rate packages require minimum 130-300 attendees depending on the rate tier. The £80 DDR requires minimum 250 delegates, while the £108 DDR requires minimum 200 delegates. Drinks reception packages require minimum 75 people, and canapé orders have minimums of 100-200 pieces.

What exhibition and networking space is available?

Exclusive venue hire includes private catering and exhibition space that can accommodate approximately 5-8 tabletop exhibitors alongside catering stations. The Minster Gallery is available for drinks receptions until 9pm, and the venue provides comfortable networking areas separate from the main presentation spaces.