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What are the pricing structures for different event packages at The Londoner?

The Green Room offers a day delegate package at £130 per person (minimum 30 guests) including room hire, arrival/afternoon experiences, and dedicated events manager. The Ballroom dinner package costs £180 per person (minimum 250 guests) with additional £8,000 room hire for smaller groups. 8 at The Londoner requires £3,000 room hire plus £16,000 minimum food and beverage spend. All rates are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of 12.5-15% discretionary service charge.

What are the mandatory security requirements and costs?

Security is mandatory for all events at The Londoner at £35 per hour per guard with a minimum 6-hour booking. One security guard is required per 100 attendees, plus one guard required for full setup and de-rig periods. The number of guards may increase depending on the nature of the event.

What capacity limits apply to different spaces?

The Ballroom accommodates up to 850 reception, 700 seated, or 336 cabaret style. 8 at The Londoner and Shima Garden has a maximum standing capacity of 150 people. The Green Room is suitable for meetings and smaller events with flexible capacity arrangements.

What AV equipment is included and what are the additional costs?

The Ballroom includes state-of-the-art Christie projectors, four large ceiling screens, eight motorised trusses with moving lights, line array sound system, wireless microphones, stage with lectern, and AMX control panel. Basic AV facilities are complimentary when hiring AV technicians starting from £4,200. Individual items like LED screens cost £1,080, PA systems £650, and microphones £120.

What are the typical event timing restrictions and setup requirements?

Events typically run with setup from 7:00am-11:00am, event time 11:00am-5:00pm, and de-rig until 5:30pm for day events. Evening events like receptions can run from 5pm-1am. Any extension of standard timings may require pricing review and additional charges.

How do minimum spend requirements work and what happens if not met?

Venues have minimum food and beverage spend commitments (£16,000 for 8 at The Londoner, £200 for smaller Gallery rooms). Any shortfall in minimum spend is charged as additional room hire. Minimum guest numbers also apply (30 for Green Room, 250 for Ballroom dinner package).

What catering options and experiences are included in packages?

Day packages include arrival experience, afternoon experience, and Farmers Market experience with tea/coffee and water. Dinner packages feature champagne on arrival, three canapes, three-course seasonal menu, half bottle house wine per person, tea/coffee with petit fours. 8 at The Londoner offers seasonal Japanese cuisine from a reduced menu.

What booking procedures and payment terms apply?

Spaces are offered on 'first option' basis with specific hold periods until confirmation required. External AV provider charges of £3,600 apply if using non-house equipment. All quotes are subject to availability upon confirmation and pricing may be reviewed for timing extensions or event modifications.