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What are the pricing options and minimum spends for different event types at One Great George Street?

Pricing varies significantly by event type and room. Wedding venue hire starts at £13,800 (excluding catering) with a minimum of 100 guests. Dinner packages range from £88.70+VAT per person (no alcohol) to £128.40+VAT per person (with wine). Day delegate rates for conferences are £96.00+VAT per person including room hire, catering, and AV equipment. Room hire alone ranges from £850 for smaller spaces to £7,200 for the Great Hall.

What are the capacity limits for different room configurations and event types?

Capacity varies by room and setup: Great Hall accommodates up to 400 guests or 200 theatre style, Telford Theatre seats 238 theatre style with wheelchair access, Council Room holds 80 for dinner or 50 theatre style, and Smeaton Room accommodates 100 theatre style or 60 boardroom style. Wedding dinner dance maximum is 220 guests, and some interconnected rooms like Council and Stephenson can accommodate up to 50 guests total when used together.

What are the standard event timings and late extension fees?

Standard event times vary by package but typically run 07:00-17:30 for conferences or 18:30-23:00 for dinners. Late extension fees apply: 11pm-midnight costs £500-£550, 11pm-1am costs £1,200-£1,300, and 11pm-2am costs £1,900. Half-day sessions are defined as 07:00-13:00, and the venue requires adequate time for setup and breakdown within your hired period.

What catering options and minimum requirements apply?

Catering ranges from basic tea/coffee/biscuits at £4.10 per person to full dinner packages at £128.40+VAT per person. Sandwich lunches cost £25 per person (minimum 10 people), and canapés start at £12.50-£26.00 per person. For half-day sessions, tea, coffee, and biscuits must be ordered as minimum catering. All catering is based on minimum delegate numbers, typically 30-40 people depending on the package.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the additional AV costs?

Telford Theatre includes comprehensive AV: technician, 10m x 3m projection screen, PA system, digital sound desk, hearing loop, PCs, handheld and lapel microphones, and recording facilities. Other rooms may include 86" LED screens. Additional AV costs include: PA system £275, handheld/lapel microphones £75 each, LCD projector £135, projection screen £25, and technician services £500 for up to 10 hours.

What restrictions apply to decorations, entertainment, and event setup?

The venue prohibits naked flames and smoke for safety reasons. Entertainment suppliers are available through the venue's recommended partners. Weddings are exclusively hosted on Saturdays and Sundays only. The building is currently under refurbishment, so site visits are limited to Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm, and some areas may have restricted access during the refurbishment period.

What is the booking process and how far in advance should events be planned?

Show-round appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm, though availability can be limited and may require scheduling several days in advance. The venue offers provisional holds on dates while clients make decisions. Due to ongoing refurbishment, site visits are currently limited, and some dates may have restricted availability or require waitlist options.

What additional services and costs should be factored into the total event budget?

Additional costs include: bar setup £295 per room (includes 2-3 staff members), pre-dinner canapés £12.50-£12.75 per person, choice menus £13.50-£15.00 per person, additional courses £10.50-£11.00 per person, and drinks packages from £15-£29 per person for 1-3 hours. Sparkling wine upgrades cost £2.40-£4.20 per person, while champagne upgrades cost £10.40-£15.60 per person.