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Dining

What are the pricing options for dining events at Bakers' Hall?

Bakers' Hall offers several dining packages depending on your requirements. The Day Delegate Rate (DDR) is £70 +VAT per person and includes hire of the Livery Hall & Charter Gallery from 09:00-17:00, plus arrival tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning refreshments, sandwich lunch with fruit juice, mid-afternoon tea/coffee/biscuits, and water throughout the day. For smaller groups, a package at £125 +VAT per person includes the Print Room & Charter Gallery from 09:00-16:00 with continental breakfast, sandwich lunch, and refreshments. A basic package is available at £55 +VAT per person for the Livery Hall from 08:00-16:00 with arrival refreshments and tea/coffee throughout the day.

What are the minimum guest requirements and capacity limits for dining events?

The DDR package at £70 +VAT per person requires a minimum of 25 guests. For smaller events, packages are available for as few as 8 guests at £125 +VAT per person. The venue can accommodate events but has indicated that some enquiries with higher numbers cannot be accommodated, suggesting there are upper capacity limits though specific maximum numbers are not detailed in the available information.

Which spaces are available for dining events and what's included?

Dining events can use the Livery Hall, Charter Gallery, and Print Room. The Livery Hall is the main dining space, while the Charter Gallery serves as an additional area for breakfast and lunch service when using the Print Room for meetings. All spaces come with basic AV equipment including pull-up screen, projector, handheld microphone, and flip chart, plus staff, linen, glassware, cutlery, and crockery.

What are the standard operating hours and can I extend them?

Standard venue hire typically runs from 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-16:00 depending on the package. If you need to start earlier, there is a one-off charge of £100 +VAT to extend venue hire to begin at 8:00am instead of 9:00am. The venue appears to accommodate both daytime and evening events, as they distinguish between day and evening bookings when checking availability.

What catering is included in the dining packages?

The comprehensive DDR package includes arrival tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee/biscuits, sandwich lunch with fruit juice, mid-afternoon tea/coffee/biscuits, and water jugs throughout the day. The Print Room package includes continental breakfast buffet with tea/coffee/fresh orange juice, sandwich lunch with soft drinks selection, and tea/coffee during meetings. Basic packages include arrival refreshments and tea/coffee/biscuits throughout the day.

How far in advance should I book and what's the booking process?

Bakers' Hall operates on a first-come, first-served basis with dates held on second option while awaiting confirmation from other clients. The venue can place dates on hold in their diary while you make your decision. They offer venue visits to help you assess the space before confirming your booking, and the sales team responds to enquiries typically within a few days.

Can I bring my own catering or modify the food offerings?

The venue offers alternative catering quotes if you have different food requirements than their standard packages. While the available information doesn't explicitly confirm external catering policies, they indicate flexibility in organizing alternative quotes for different catering needs beyond their standard sandwich lunches and continental breakfast offerings.

What AV equipment and setup support is provided?

All packages include on-site AV equipment with pull-up screen and projector, one handheld microphone with PA system, and flip chart with pens. The Print Room has AV equipment installed, so you only need to bring your laptop to connect. Additional items provided include notepads and pens per person for conference-style events.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or days of the week?

The venue can accommodate both daytime and evening events, but availability varies by date. Some dates may have confirmed bookings that prevent full-day availability - for example, they may have an evening event confirmed which affects daytime availability, or vice versa. Weekend and specific date availability should be confirmed directly as the venue operates year-round but with varying availability.

What happens if my preferred date isn't available?

If your preferred date is unavailable, Bakers' Hall will suggest alternative dates when possible. They may offer dates in subsequent weeks if your original timeframe doesn't work. The venue maintains a waiting list system and will chase clients holding dates on option to provide confirmed answers, potentially freeing up dates for new enquiries.