Business

Dining

What is the room hire cost for the Business space and what does it include?

Room hire pricing varies significantly based on the specific room and event requirements. For example, the Churchill room costs £15,120 excluding VAT for a full day hire, while smaller rooms like Albert cost £2,880 excluding VAT. All room hire includes AV packages with projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, and technicians during standard hours (08:00-17:30).

What capacity can the Business space accommodate for different event layouts?

The Business space can accommodate up to 410 people in theatre style layout. Different rooms within the space have varying capacities, with the Churchill being the largest main room and smaller breakout rooms like Albert, Victoria, Gielgud, and Burton/Redgrave available for syndicate sessions or smaller meetings.

What are the standard operating hours and when is the venue closed?

Standard operating hours are 08:00-18:00, with security, porterage, and cleaning services included during these times. The Centre is closed during August and unavailable for bookings during this period. Events typically require access from around 06:00 for setup.

What AV equipment and technical support is included with room hire?

All rooms include comprehensive AV packages: WUXGA high-definition projectors, motorised screens, sound systems with multiple microphones (lectern, handheld, and radio), induction loops, laptop PCs, and dedicated technicians. The Churchill includes additional equipment like digital recording, cue lights, and talk-back headsets with 2 technicians, while smaller rooms include 1 technician each.

What additional services and facilities are included at no extra cost?

Included services comprise: security, porterage and cleaning during standard hours, free visitor Wi-Fi, QEII Centre furniture (excluding exhibition furniture), manned cloakroom, dedicated registration area and desks, business centre facilities, and a full delivery team including Event Manager, AV Project Manager, and QEII Taste Manager.

How does the booking process work and what are the contract requirements?

All correspondence is subject to contract until binding contracts are signed by both parties and a deposit is paid. No booking is confirmed until contracts are executed and deposit received. The venue offers availability on a 1st option basis and may include discounts (such as 10% on room hire rates) in proposals.

What are the catering options and costs through QEII Taste by Leith's?

The venue uses QEII Taste by Leith's as their in-house catering provider. Catering costs are quoted separately and can include breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and dinner options. Specific pricing varies by menu selection and guest numbers, with costs detailed in individual proposals.

Are there restrictions on dates or availability I should be aware of?

The Centre is completely closed during August with no availability. Some dates may be unavailable due to whole centre events that take priority. The venue operates as a government trading fund, which may impact certain booking procedures and availability during government functions.

What setup and access arrangements are available for events?

Events typically require early access from around 06:00 for setup, with some arrangements allowing 3-hour setup periods the evening before for AV testing and exhibitor preparation. The venue can accommodate various layouts and provides QEII Centre furniture, though exhibition furniture is excluded from standard packages.