Business

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

Room hire varies by space: Tudor Hart Room £660+VAT, Anderson Room included in Courtyard Suite pricing, Bevan Suite £1,650+VAT for half-day hire. Most spaces require minimum catering spends: Tudor Hart Room has £250+VAT minimum for lunch, while larger events typically require Day Delegate Rates starting from £90-95+VAT per person with minimum numbers applying.

What capacity limits apply to different meeting room configurations?

The Tudor Hart Room accommodates up to 14 boardroom style, Anderson Room holds maximum 22 boardroom, and Bevan Suite can accommodate 150 theatre style or 77 cabaret. The Great Hall offers the largest capacity at 294 theatre style or 160 cabaret, while Harvey Room is suitable for catering with 100 standing capacity.

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, up to 9 microphones, LCD monitors, and full-day technical support.

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

DDR packages cost £90-95+VAT per person and include meeting room hire (9am-5pm), separate catering room, arrival refreshments, mid-morning tea/coffee, 2-course hot fork buffet lunch, bottled water throughout, afternoon refreshments, AV support, and event planner. Minimum numbers typically range from 65-120 depending on the space.

Can external caterers be used for business events?

No, external catering is not permitted due to exclusive contracts with in-house caterers. All catering must be provided by BMA House, with minimum catering spends applying to most bookings ranging from £250+VAT for small meetings to £3,500+VAT for larger events.

What are the booking hold periods and response times for enquiries?

Enquiries are typically held in the system with expiry dates - for example, bookings must be confirmed by specific dates like "25th June" or the enquiry expires. Response times are currently 1-2 days due to high enquiry volumes, and the venue is experiencing exceptionally high demand.

Are there accessibility considerations for the meeting spaces?

The 3rd floor spaces (Bevan Suite, Harvey Room) are wheelchair accessible but require use of a wheelchair lift once on the floor. The wheelchair lift has weight limitations that may be unsuitable for electric wheelchairs, so details of wheelchair users must be provided in advance for assessment.

What are the standard event timings and any restrictions?

Most business events run 9am-5pm with 8am access available for setup. Garden spaces have specific restrictions - the Garden closes at 22:00 but events can continue in the Garden Room until 23:00. Some spaces like Garden & Garden Room can only be booked from 6:30pm-11pm for certain event types.

What floor levels are the different meeting spaces located on?

Ground floor spaces include Anderson Room, Snow Room, Paget Room, and Garden Room. First floor houses the Great Hall and Council Chamber. Third floor contains Bevan Suite and Harvey Room (requiring wheelchair lift access). Tudor Hart Room location is not specified in available information.

What hybrid and recording capabilities are available for business events?

BMA House offers hybrid event packages starting from £1,700+VAT depending on complexity, and filming packages from £900+VAT. The venue has invested in hybrid equipment and positions itself as a leading London hybrid venue, though specific technical details would need to be discussed based on individual requirements.