Business

What are the room hire rates for business meetings and corporate events?

Room hire rates vary by space and duration. The Marlborough Theatre costs £2,300 VAT exempt per day for days 2-4, and £1,700 VAT exempt per day for days 1 and 5, with sessions running 8am to 5pm. The Edwards Room is £2,250 VAT exempt per day. Additional hours beyond standard session times cost £300 VAT exempt per hour.

What are the minimum catering requirements and costs?

Most spaces have minimum catering spends that must be met. The Marlborough Theatre requires a minimum catering spend of £3,000 plus VAT per day with a minimum of 30 people. The daytime catering package costs £62.40 per person (minimum 40 people) and includes arrival refreshments, mid-morning break, two-course buffet lunch, afternoon break, and water throughout the day.

What capacity limits apply to different room configurations?

Capacity varies significantly by space and layout. The Marlborough Theatre accommodates up to 45 cabaret style or 60 theatre style. The Green House holds up to 140 standing, 60 formal meal, or 12 tabletop exhibitors. Room dimensions are provided for each space to help plan layouts.

What AV equipment is included in the room hire?

Standard AV equipment includes PA system with bluetooth connection, roving microphones, fixed digital branding screens, staging if required, LED multicolour lighting, and 500MB wifi. Some rooms feature lecterns with computers, Microsoft Office, multiple microphones, comfort monitors, and projection screens. AV technicians are available for £380-456 plus VAT per day if needed.

What are the standard operating hours and overtime charges?

Standard session times are typically 8am to 5pm for daytime events. Evening events can run until 10pm or midnight depending on the space. Additional hours beyond standard times cost £300 VAT exempt per hour. Overnight holds are available for multi-day events at rates ranging from £1,140 to £1,550 VAT exempt per night.

How far in advance should bookings be made and what is the viewing process?

Viewings are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm. The venue recommends placing spaces on hold as they get quite booked up, especially around popular dates. Site visits are highly recommended and include meeting with dedicated Event Managers who will handle your event from booking through to the event day.

Are there any budget thresholds or minimum spends that cannot be met?

The venue cannot accommodate very low budgets for certain group sizes. For example, they cannot meet budget requirements under £1,500 VAT exempt per day for rooms accommodating 20+ attendees. They also indicated they cannot work with budgets around £1,000 for two-day conferences, suggesting minimum viable budgets start significantly higher.

What catering options are available for business events?

Catering includes JING tea and Notes Coffee Roasters throughout the day, with options for pastries, biscuit selections, buffet lunches, and afternoon refreshments. Fork buffets cost £39.50 per person plus VAT, while coffee breaks are £4.65 per person plus VAT. All menus are seasonal and subject to change without notice.

What accessibility features and location details should be considered?

The venue is located at 11-13 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN, described as London's most central venue. Spaces are fully accessible with lift access where needed, air conditioning, and natural daylight in most rooms. The venue has environmental policies and accessibility information available.

What hybrid event capabilities are available for virtual attendees?

All event spaces have hybrid capabilities as standard, with state-of-the-art AV and lighting systems. The venue has an excellent AV team that can assist with simple requests or design fully integrated AV plans for complex hybrid event requirements.