Business

Dining

Events

What are the hire rates for Chancellor's Hall and what's included in the base price?

Room hire for Chancellor's Hall ranges from £1,400 for a 5-hour slot (12pm-5pm) to £1,800 for a 9-hour slot (08:00-17:00). The base hire includes standard AV equipment (laptop/PC, data projector, screen, internet access, and 3 microphones), venue utilities, furniture setup, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event management. All venue hire is VAT inclusive.

What are the capacity limits for different event formats in Chancellor's Hall?

Chancellor's Hall can accommodate up to 90 people in theatre layout or up to 50 people in cabaret layout with round tables. The space works well for standing receptions and informal gatherings, though specific standing capacity isn't specified in available information.

What are the catering costs and what packages are available?

Catering is provided by Gather and Gather and is subject to VAT. Basic refreshments include tea, coffee and biscuits at £4.75+VAT per person, working lunch at £15.50+VAT per person, and sharing platters from £19.95+VAT per person. A 1-hour Senate drinks package costs £15.95 per person. Hot or cold buffet options are available at £23.95+VAT per person.

What are the venue's operating hours and any time restrictions?

The venue cannot accommodate events starting before 08:00, as confirmed when declining requests for 06:00 or 07:00 start times. Standard operating hours appear to run from 08:00-18:00, with additional charges applying for catering service outside these hours, including weekends.

What Day Delegate Rate (DDR) packages are available and what do they include?

DDR packages are available at £70.00 per person for a standard package. This includes venue hire from 08:00-18:00, standard AV package, dedicated hospitality space, refreshments on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, sandwich lunch, mid-afternoon refreshments with cake, venue staffing, utilities, furniture setup, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event and hospitality managers.

Can I bring external caterers or is there flexibility with catering arrangements?

The venue works in partnership with Gather and Gather for catering services. Information about external caterer policies or dry hire arrangements is not specified in available documentation, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

What additional AV equipment is available beyond the standard package?

Beyond the standard AV package (laptop, projector, screen, internet, 3 microphones), additional equipment must be arranged through ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the venue's approved AV provider. The venue provides AV technician assistance during setup for events using amplification or microphones in larger spaces.

What booking process and forms are required to secure a date?

To proceed with a booking, you must complete attached events application and due diligence forms, which are required for review and approval before being handed over to a dedicated event manager. The venue can hold dates provisionally while these forms are being processed and reviewed.

Are there any restrictions on event types or activities in Chancellor's Hall?

The hall is described as suitable for parties, award ceremonies, drinks receptions, and informal gatherings. It features a piano available for solo performances and has exhibition space. Specific restrictions on activities or event types are not detailed in available information.

What happens if the venue cannot accommodate my preferred date?

The venue frequently experiences high demand and lack of availability, particularly in June 2025 and other peak periods. When dates are unavailable, they will suggest alternative dates or may offer to find alternative venues for clients, as indicated in their standard response procedures.