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Weddings

What is the venue hire cost and what does it include?

Venue hire costs vary significantly by event type and duration. For weddings, dry hire is £8,500 + VAT with access from 12:00 to 00:00, including kitchen facilities, atmospheric lighting, dance floor, staging, PA system, security, staff, cloakroom, and banqueting furniture. Corporate events typically range from £12,000 + VAT for 12-hour dry hire to comprehensive packages at £73-219 + VAT per person including catering and services.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups?

The Great Hall accommodates 350 guests maximum for seated dinner, 300 guests in cabaret style with no screens, or 550 guests standing throughout the building. Theatre style can accommodate 300 guests with stage and screens. For events requiring screens in cabaret style, capacity may be reduced below 300 guests.

What catering options are available and what are the costs?

Plaisterers' Hall offers both in-house catering packages and dry hire for external caterers. Package prices range from £73 + VAT per person for basic conference packages to £219 + VAT for comprehensive dinner packages. All packages include specific menu items, drinks allowances, and service staff, with additional items charged separately.

What AV equipment is included and what are additional costs?

Basic packages include stage, microphones, atmospheric lighting, and PA system. Large screen and projector with tech assistants costs extra, typically around £2,500-3,000 + VAT. Advanced setups with multiple screens, repeater displays, and extended tech support are available at additional cost, with some packages including up to 10 hours of technical assistance.

What are the standard event timings and access hours?

Most events run from 18:30-00:00 for evening functions or 09:00-17:00 for daytime events. Exclusive venue hire typically includes access 30 minutes before guest arrival for setup. Extended hours are available at £500-600 + VAT per additional hour, with some events accommodating access until 01:00.

Are there mandatory additional services and what do they cost?

All events include mandatory security and cloakroom staff as part of the venue hire or package price. Chiavari chairs come at an additional cost when required. External AV suppliers can be brought in, though specific costs and restrictions apply and should be confirmed during booking.

What spaces are available and how are they typically used?

Plaisterers' Hall offers four interconnected rooms with full exclusivity. The Great Hall is used for main events, the Livery Hall for catering and drinks receptions, and the Humber Room for additional catering space. The venue includes a private courtyard for drinks receptions and breakout rooms for smaller sessions.

What are the booking requirements and payment terms?

Plaisterers' Hall requires exclusive venue hire regardless of event size, meaning you have access to all spaces without sharing. The venue regularly accommodates events from 50 to 550 guests. Specific booking procedures, deposit requirements, and payment timelines should be confirmed directly with the sales team during the quotation process.

What restrictions apply to external suppliers and decorations?

External caterers can use kitchen facilities as part of dry hire packages. The venue allows external AV suppliers with potential additional costs or restrictions that must be confirmed. Branding and signage opportunities are available, and the venue permits decorations including flowers and themed setups for events.

Is the venue suitable for smaller events and what alternatives exist?

Plaisterers' Hall is described as a large venue with venue hire costs that may be higher than anticipated for smaller guest numbers. For smaller events, the venue team regularly recommends sister venues Brewers Hall and Coopers Hall, both located within a 2-minute walk and better suited for intimate gatherings.