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Does Tudor Barn Eltham offer dry hire or do I need to use their catering?

Tudor Barn Eltham does not offer dry hire of the venue. All food and drinks must be ordered directly with their on-site chefs, and clients cannot access the kitchens or bring external catering. This is a mandatory requirement for all bookings.

What is the maximum capacity for events at Tudor Barn Eltham?

The venue cannot accommodate events with 500 guests, as confirmed when they declined such requests. Based on their responses to various enquiries, they appear to have capacity limitations that prevent them from hosting very large events, though specific maximum numbers aren't stated in the available information.

What are the minimum booking requirements and pricing for corporate events?

For corporate DDR (day delegate rate) packages, pricing starts from £39.95 + VAT per person with a minimum of 30 people required. If you have fewer than 30 guests, you still pay for the minimum 30 people. DDR packages are usually only available Monday to Thursday.

Can I book events on Fridays and what are the restrictions?

Friday bookings are possible but come with restrictions. For corporate events on Fridays, only upstairs hire is available as the downstairs remains open to the public. You would still need to meet the minimum 30-person requirement and pay accordingly, even with fewer actual attendees.

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

The venue offers various catering options including 6-item finger buffets at £18.95 per person (minimum 30 people required). They also have a gastropub downstairs where you can pre-order main courses from their gastro menu. All catering must be arranged through the venue's on-site chefs.

How far in advance can I book and are there seasonal restrictions?

The venue does not book parties more than 3 months in advance. Additionally, they do not host private events in the summer months in the Tudor Gallery, which would affect summer bookings for private celebrations and corporate events.

What AV equipment is available for presentations and meetings?

The venue has a single projector that presents onto white walls upstairs, plus an in-house PA system for background music and a wireless microphone. However, the speakers are not connected to the projector, so you may need to bring battery-powered speakers for presentations with audio.

What are the pricing ranges for private events and celebrations?

For private celebrations, pricing starts from £2,500 + VAT (as quoted for a Friday birthday party). Weekend availability is extremely limited, with Saturdays in November fully booked and all Saturdays in June already reserved for weddings.

What facilities and equipment are included with venue hire?

The venue provides tables and chairs for events, along with standard event equipment. However, they do not provide items like yoga mats or blankets - clients need to bring their own specialized equipment. Kitchen access is not permitted for clients.

Are there restrictions on weekend bookings and what days are most available?

Weekend availability is severely limited, with Saturdays typically fully booked for weddings months in advance. The venue appears to prioritize wedding bookings for Saturday slots, making Friday or weekday bookings more viable for other event types.