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What are the room hire costs and minimum catering requirements for business events?

Room hire varies by space: Tudor Hart Room costs £660+VAT with a £250+VAT minimum lunch spend for up to 14 people boardroom style. Anderson Room accommodates 22 boardroom style. The Bevan Suite costs £1,650+VAT for half-day hire and can accommodate 150 theatre or 77 cabaret style. All rooms include data projector, screen, flipchart, and PA system in the hire price.

What Day Delegate Rate packages are available and what do they include?

Day Delegate Rates start from £90+VAT per person (discounted for registered charities) up to £95+VAT per person. The package includes meeting room hire (9am-5pm), separate catering room, arrival refreshments, mid-morning tea/coffee with biscuits and fruit, 2-course hot fork buffet lunch, bottled water throughout, afternoon refreshments, AV technician support, data projector and screen, PA system with up to 3 microphones, lectern, staging and lighting, and event planner support. Minimum numbers typically apply (ranging from 40-120 depending on the package).

Can external caterers be brought in for events?

No, external catering is not permitted due to BMA House's exclusive contract with their in-house caterers. All food and beverage must be provided through their catering team, with minimum catering spends ranging from £250+VAT to £3,500+VAT depending on the event size and space.

What are the capacity limits for different room configurations?

The Great Hall accommodates up to 294 theatre style or 160 cabaret. The Bevan Suite holds 150 theatre or 77 cabaret. The Garden and Garden Room combination has a maximum of 90 guests. Tudor Hart Room seats 14 boardroom style, while Anderson Room accommodates 22 boardroom style. The venue can handle events from 20 to 300 people across their various spaces.

What AV equipment and technical support is included with room hire?

Standard room hire includes data projector, screen, flipchart and pens, PA system, and technical support for setup. The Great Hall features extensive AV including high-powered Barco projector, 16:10 screen (5.10m x 2.87m), 24-channel mixing desk, multiple speakers, up to 9 top table microphones, up to 6 lapel and handheld microphones, lectern with microphone, stage lighting, laptop, and full-day technical support. Events requiring heavy technical requirements may need a second technician at £450+VAT per day.

How far in advance must bookings be confirmed and what are the booking hold periods?

Enquiries have specific expiry dates in their system, typically requiring confirmation within 10-30 days of the initial quote. For example, quotes may expire on specific dates like "25th June" or "25th July" after which availability is released. The venue experiences high demand and recommends booking as early as possible, with response times currently 1-2 days due to high enquiry volumes.

What are the accessibility features and any limitations for disabled guests?

The venue is wheelchair accessible, however the 3rd floor (where Bevan Suite and Harvey Room are located) requires use of a wheelchair lift once on the floor to access the rooms. The wheelchair lift has a weight limit that is sometimes unsuitable for electric wheelchairs, so details of any wheelchair users must be provided in advance. Ground floor spaces like the Paget Room offer direct accessibility.

What are the operating hours and any restrictions on event timing?

Standard business events typically run 9am-5pm with room access from 8am for setup. Evening events in the Garden close at 22:00 but can continue in the Garden Room until 23:00. Some spaces like the Garden and Garden Room can only be booked from 6:30pm-11pm for certain events. Events requiring setup access from 4pm onwards may have different availability and pricing.

Are there any sustainability credentials or special considerations for corporate events?

BMA House holds Gold Green Tourism accreditation and prides itself as one of the greenest venues in London. They support British farmers and expect suppliers to adhere to high ethical and sustainability standards, meaning delegates have a lower carbon footprint. They have ongoing investment in hybrid equipment, making them a leading London hybrid venue for events requiring remote participation capabilities.

What hybrid and recording capabilities are available for conferences?

BMA House offers hybrid packages starting from £1,700+VAT depending on requirements and complexity. Filming packages start from £900+VAT. The venue has ongoing investment in hybrid equipment and can accommodate events requiring remote participation. Recording is available for conferences, with the venue able to provide recommended AV suppliers for more complex hybrid requirements.