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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 £1050), Bond Street £1500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair at £450 each. All room 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. Park Lane ballroom holds up to 280 people theatre style or 240 for reception. Hyde Park is the largest space accommodating up to 500 people with various configurations. Bond Street holds up to 70 people banquet style (10 per table) or 100 theatre style.

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, the space is 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 Packages start from £65-£89 per person (minimum 100-150 people depending on space). Individual catering includes unlimited tea/coffee at £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, and restaurant lunch £29 per person. Evening events have minimum catering spend requirements, such as £900 minimum for Bond Street evening hire.

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

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

Are there additional charges for AV equipment and technical support?

Basic AV (85" TV with HDMI cable, screen, LCD projector, flipchart) is included in room hire. Additional AV services like PA systems start from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technician support from £750. Half-day DDR packages are available at £70 per person for simpler setups.

What are the evening event options and associated costs?

Evening events are available with access typically from 6:30pm-midnight. Bond Street evening hire is £750 (reduced from £950) with £900 minimum catering spend. Canape packages range from £16 (4 items) to £27.50 (6 items). Drink packages start at £28 per person for 1 hour (wine, beer, soft drinks) up to £89 for 2 hours including spirits.

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 arrangements.

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

Commission is paid at 10% on gross rate. Shared option bookings mean multiple clients may be holding the same dates/space simultaneously - the first to sign a contract and pay secures the space on a definite basis. This gives multiple bookers opportunity to confirm before final commitment.

What are the breakfast and special dietary options available?

Breakfast options include granola pots/Greek yogurt at £3.50 per serving, smoothies £3.50, fruit selections from £3.50, breakfast rolls £9.50, continental breakfast £18.50, and full English £22 per person. The venue offers vegan and gluten-free canape menus, and mentions good in-house halal catering options.