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What are the venue hire costs for the Assembly Hall and additional spaces?

The Assembly Hall costs £8,580 ex VAT for a full day hire (08:30-17:00). Additional spaces include Hoare Memorial Hall at £5,460 ex VAT, Bishop Partridge Hall at £4,578 ex VAT, and Harvey Goodwin Suite at £3,642 ex VAT. Weekend bookings have minimum venue hire requirements of £8,000 ex VAT.

What are the catering minimum spends and requirements?

There is a minimum catering spend of £69.50 ex VAT per person with a minimum of 250 guests for dinner events. For smaller events, the minimum spend is £43.50 ex VAT per person with a minimum of 100 guests. Day delegate rates start from £59,400 ex VAT for 500 guests including room hire and full catering.

What is the maximum capacity for dining events in the Assembly Hall?

The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 372 guests for seated dining events or 300 for dinner dances. For cabaret style seating, it holds up to 200 people, and for theatre style presentations, it can seat up to 500 guests.

What AV equipment is included and what are the costs?

The standard Assembly Hall AV package costs £4,794 ex VAT and includes a 4K laser projector, 5.6m x 3.15m projection screen, 8-speaker sound system, lectern microphones, lapel microphones, stage lighting, sound engineer, and data video engineer. Additional AV options like gallery overflow speakers cost extra £420 ex VAT.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or setup access?

Events typically run from 08:30-17:00 for day events, with evening events extending to 22:00. Setup access the evening prior is available from 18:30-21:30 for £11,940 ex VAT, with the venue needing to be cleared by 22:00. Weekend bookings have different minimum spend requirements.

What catering options are available and who provides them?

Catering is provided by Searcys using fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. Options include traditional afternoon tea, hot and cold breakfast buffets, standing fork buffets, bowl food, and formal sit-down dinners. Drinks receptions start from £29.50 ex VAT per person.

Can multiple spaces be hired together for larger events?

Yes, multiple spaces can be hired together. Common combinations include Assembly Hall for main dining with Hoare Memorial Hall for catering/reception space, and Bishop Partridge Hall for additional overflow. First floor exclusive hire is available for £21,535 ex VAT including Assembly Hall, Hoare Memorial Hall, Bishop Partridge Hall and additional rooms.

What are the booking procedures and payment requirements?

Bookings require checking availability first as popular dates fill up quickly. The venue offers proposals with detailed breakdowns of costs including room hire, catering minimums, and AV packages. Payment terms and deposit requirements are outlined in individual proposals, with all prices quoted excluding VAT.

Are there any special considerations for charity events or filming?

The venue welcomes charity events and has experience hosting fundraising dinners and galas. For filming enquiries, there is a dedicated contact (Ben) who handles all filming requests separately from standard event bookings. Specific pricing and arrangements for filming are handled through this specialized team.

What accessibility features and location advantages does the venue offer?

Church House Westminster is located in Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ, offering stunning views of Westminster Abbey. The Grade II listed building achieved carbon-neutral status and features natural daylight, air conditioning, and the iconic 30-foot glass dome designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The central Westminster location provides excellent transport links.