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Events

What are the room hire rates and what's included in the base price?

Room hire rates vary by space: Marylebone £750 per day (reduced from £1,050), Bond Street £1,500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair at £450 each. Base hire includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, 1 flipchart with pads and pens, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

Marylebone accommodates maximum 45 people in theatre setup. Hyde Park holds up to 500 people with flexible configurations including 200 classroom style. Park Lane ballroom seats up to 280 theatre style or 240 reception. Bond Street accommodates up to 90 people theatre style or 70 banquet style (10 per table).

How long do I have to confirm my booking and what are the payment requirements?

Provisional bookings are held for 7 days only - if not confirmed with signed contract and payment within this timeframe, dates are automatically released. Payment and signed contract must be received by 14:00 BST on the specified deadline date to secure the booking.

What are the catering costs and minimum spend requirements?

Day Delegate Rates start from £65-£89 per person (minimum 100-150 people depending on package). Individual catering: unlimited tea/coffee £17.50pp, sandwich lunch £17.50pp, restaurant lunch £29pp. Evening events have minimum catering spend of £900. All prices include VAT and 13.5% service charge applies to drinks.

What are the different Day Delegate Package options and what do they include?

Packages range from £65-£89 per person with minimum guarantees of 100-150 people. All include arrival tea/coffee with treats, mid-morning refreshments, delegate lunch, mid-afternoon tea/coffee, room hire 9am-5pm, delegate stationery, mineral water, screen/LCD projector, flipchart, and VAT.

Are there additional costs for AV equipment and technical support?

Basic AV (85" TV with HDMI, screen, LCD projector, flipchart) is included in room hire. Additional AV costs: PA system from £750, microphones from £100, AV technician from £750. Half-day DDR packages are available at £70 per person for smaller events.

What are the evening event hire rates and restrictions?

Evening room hire: Bond Street £750 (reduced from £950) with minimum £900 catering spend. Access typically from 18:30-19:00 until midnight. Drink packages available: 1-hour wine/beer/soft drinks £28pp, 2-hour with spirits £89pp, plus 13.5% service charge.

Can I bring external catering and what are the restrictions?

The venue appears to operate with in-house catering only based on the detailed catering menus provided. External catering arrangements are not mentioned in the available information, suggesting this may not be permitted or would require special arrangement.

What commission structure applies and how does shared option booking work?

Commission is paid at 10% on gross rate. Shared option means multiple bookers may hold the same dates - the first to sign a contract and pay secures the space on a definite basis. This gives multiple parties opportunity to confirm before final commitment.

What are the cancellation and booking modification policies?

Specific cancellation terms are not detailed in the available correspondence, though payment terms and contract requirements are strictly enforced. Bookings are automatically released if not confirmed within 7-day holding periods, suggesting limited flexibility once deadlines pass.