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What are the room hire rates and what's included in the base price?

Room hire rates vary by space: Marylebone £750 per day (reduced from £1,050), Bond Street £1,500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair at £450 each. Base hire includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, 1 flipchart with pads and pens, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and VAT. The Park Lane ballroom costs £3,000-£5,000 depending on the event.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

Marylebone accommodates maximum 45 people in theatre setup. Bond Street holds up to 90 people theatre style or 70 people banquet setup (10 per table). Park Lane ballroom holds up to 280 people theatre style, 240 for reception, or accommodates up to 15 exhibition stands at 3m x 2m. Hyde Park is the largest space accommodating up to 500 people with various configurations available.

How long do I have to confirm my booking and what are the payment requirements?

Provisional bookings are held for 7 days, after which the venue reserves the right to release the space or offer it on shared option to other bookers. To confirm bookings, you need signed contract and payment by the specified deadline (typically given as 14:00 BST on a specific date). If not received by the deadline, bookings are automatically released from the system.

What catering options are available and what are the costs?

Day Delegate Packages start from £65-£89 per person (often reduced rates available) including arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning refreshments, lunch, and afternoon tea/coffee. Individual catering includes: unlimited tea/coffee £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, restaurant lunch £29 per person. Canapes range from £16 (4 items) to £27.50 (6 items) depending on classic or gourmet selection.

Are there minimum spend requirements for evening events?

Yes, evening events have minimum catering spend requirements. For example, Bond Street evening hire has a minimum spend of £900 on catering, while some spaces require minimum spends of £3,000 towards drinks and canapés for reception events. Room hire rates are separate from these minimum spend requirements.

What are the alcohol and drinks pricing?

House wine costs £32 per bottle or £10 per glass (175ml), sparkling wine £28 per bottle or £9 per glass (125ml), champagne £90 per bottle or £15 per glass (125ml), and beers £6 per bottle. Drink packages available: 1-hour wine/beer/soft drinks £28 per person, 1-hour with spirits £49 per person, 2-hour with spirits £89 per person. All drinks pricing includes 13.5% service charge.

What AV equipment is included and what additional options are available?

Standard hire includes 85" TV with HDMI cable, built-in screens in larger rooms, projectors, hearing loops, and flipcharts. Additional AV services include PA systems from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technicians from £750. Larger spaces like Park Lane have built-in stages, while Hyde Park features built-in screens and dimmable lighting.

Can I bring external catering and what are the restrictions?

The venue appears to operate primarily with in-house catering based on the detailed menus and pricing provided. External catering arrangements are not explicitly mentioned in the available information, suggesting the venue prefers to use their own catering services. You should contact the events team directly to discuss any external supplier requirements.

What are the setup and access times for events?

Evening events typically have access from 18:30-19:00 until midnight. Day events generally run 9:00-17:00 with room hire included in Day Delegate Packages. For complex events requiring setup, you can request early access (mentioned as early as 06:00 for some events) and evening-before access for AV testing and exhibitor setup, typically in 3-hour windows.

Are there commission rates for event planners or agencies?

Yes, the venue pays 10% commission on gross rates to qualifying bookers. This commission structure is consistently mentioned across multiple quotes and appears to be standard practice for corporate bookings and event planning agencies working with the venue.