Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different package pricing options for business events at Bakers' Hall?
Bakers' Hall offers several business event packages: a DDR (Day Delegate Rate) package at £70 +VAT per person for the Livery Hall & Charter Gallery (9am-5pm), which includes AV equipment, refreshments throughout the day, and lunch. For smaller groups, the Print Room & Charter Gallery package costs £125 +VAT per person (9am-4pm) with continental breakfast and sandwich lunch. A basic Livery Hall package is available at £55 +VAT per person (8am-4pm) with lighter refreshments but no lunch included.
What are the minimum guest requirements and capacity limits for business bookings?
The DDR package requires a minimum of 25 guests. The venue can accommodate events ranging from 8 people (Print Room package) up to around 100 people for daytime events in the Livery Hall. However, the venue cannot accommodate very large groups - events requiring significantly more than 100 people will be declined due to capacity constraints.
What AV equipment and meeting facilities are included in the venue hire?
All business packages include pull-up screen and projector, handheld microphone with PA system, and flip chart with pens. The Print Room has built-in AV equipment where you simply connect your laptop. The Livery Hall features an in-built sound system with 2 handheld microphones, dimmable chandeliers for lighting control, and electronic blinds for the historic Piper Windows.
What are the standard operating hours and any additional charges for extended times?
Standard business event hours are typically 8am-5pm or 9am-4pm depending on the package. If you need to start earlier at 8am instead of 9am, there's a one-off charge of £100 +VAT. The venue can accommodate events until 4pm or 5pm as standard, with some flexibility for later finishes depending on other bookings.
What catering is included in each package and can it be customized?
The £70 DDR package includes arrival tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning refreshments, sandwich lunch with fruit juice, mid-afternoon refreshments, and water throughout. The £125 Print Room package includes continental breakfast buffet and sandwich lunch with soft drinks. The £55 basic package only includes arrival refreshments, tea/coffee throughout the day, and water - no lunch is provided.
Which spaces are available for business events and what's included in each?
The Livery Hall is the main space for larger groups (25+ people) and includes the Charter Gallery for refreshments. The Print Room is suitable for smaller groups (8 people) and also includes Charter Gallery access. Both spaces come with natural light, and the Livery Hall features historic elements like chandeliers and Piper Windows with electronic blinds for presentation control.
How does the booking process work and what are the hold policies?
The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with some dates held on 'second option' while awaiting confirmation from other clients. You can request to have a date placed on hold in their diary, and they will chase clients holding dates for confirmed answers. Venue visits can be arranged to view the spaces before booking.
Are there any restrictions on event timing or scheduling conflicts?
The venue can have both daytime and evening events on the same date, but timing restrictions apply. For example, if there's a confirmed evening event from 4pm onwards, daytime events must finish before that time. Some dates may be completely unavailable due to confirmed bookings, and the venue will suggest alternative dates if your preferred date is unavailable.
What additional items are provided with the business packages?
The DDR package includes notepad and pen per person, plus all staff, linen, glassware, cutlery, and crockery. All packages include jugs of water throughout the day. The venue provides flip charts and pens, and the spaces have natural light with options to control lighting and window blinds for presentations.
Can the venue accommodate specific dietary requirements or alternative catering?
While standard packages include set catering menus (continental breakfast, sandwich lunches, tea/coffee service), the venue indicates they can organize alternative quotes if you have different catering requirements in mind. However, specific details about dietary accommodations or external catering policies are not specified in their standard packages.
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