Business

Dining

Events

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

Room hire varies by space: ground floor rooms (National Grid and David Sainsbury) cost £2,400 + VAT for 9am-5pm with £1,000-£1,250 + VAT minimum catering spend. First floor spaces (Al Qasimi and ERA Foundation) cost £4,600 + VAT for 9am-5pm with £4,000-£4,950 + VAT minimum catering spend based on guest numbers.

What capacity limits apply to each business meeting space?

Ground floor rooms accommodate up to 40 guests in cabaret style, 80 in theatre style, or 60 for standing reception. The Al Qasimi room on the first floor holds up to 180 theatre style, 100 cabaret, or 120 for seated dinner. The Michael Bishop Foundation room seats up to 50 guests.

What AV equipment is included and what costs extra?

Standard room hire includes 86-98" plasma screens, PA system, one complimentary microphone, projector with 3m screen, ClickShare/HDMI connectivity, and LED wall lighting controls. Additional microphones cost £75 + VAT, hybrid conference packages start from £3,000 + VAT, and extended technical support incurs extra charges.

Are there any promotional discounts currently available?

Prince Philip House occasionally offers promotional rates, such as 15% off room hire mentioned in recent correspondence. These special offers are time-limited and subject to availability, so it's worth enquiring about current promotions when making your booking.

What catering options are available and can external caterers be used?

All catering must be provided by their in-house partner Company of Cooks - external catering is not permitted. Options include delegate packages starting from £65-£150 + VAT per person, featuring breakfast items, working lunches with sandwiches and salads, and various refreshment breaks throughout the day.

What are the standard operating hours and can events run outside these times?

Standard daytime hire runs 9am-5pm. Evening hire is available 6pm-11pm for £2,000-£3,000 + VAT depending on the space. Events typically need to conclude by 11pm, and pricing varies significantly between daytime and evening slots.

How far in advance should bookings be made and what is the booking process?

The venue can accommodate last-minute bookings (even same week), but advance booking is recommended for preferred dates. The sales team responds quickly to enquiries and can arrange site visits, typically offering viewing slots within a few days of initial contact.

What accessibility features and transport links are available?

All spaces are fully accessible with lifts to upper floors. The venue is located on Carlton House Terrace near The Mall, within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross, Embankment, and Green Park stations, providing excellent transport connectivity for business events.

Can multiple rooms be booked together and what are the benefits?

Yes, interconnected rooms can be hired together. Popular combinations include National Grid with David Sainsbury (ground floor) or Al Qasimi with ERA Foundation (first floor). This allows for separate presentation and catering areas, with the ERA Foundation specifically designed for registration and networking breaks.

What staging and presentation facilities are available?

The Al Qasimi room features a 6m x 2m accessible staging area, lectern, high-definition projector with 3m drop-down screen, and repeater screens. All rooms have multifunctional LED wall lighting controlled via touchpad to set the appropriate ambiance for presentations.