Name: Lumiere Underwood
Address: Lumiere London, 6-14 Underwood Street, Old Street, London, N1 7JQ, Old Street, London, N1 7JQ

Question 1

What is the capacity and pricing for the Chalet space?

Accepted Answer

The Chalet is a 684 sq ft space with soft seating that can only be rented separately on very rare occasions. Typically, it must be added to the hire of the adjacent New Victorian Loft and/or New White Loft spaces, with combined pricing starting at £3,750+VAT for up to 8 hours when booked with the Palm Room, or £4,950+VAT when booking all Underwood Lofts spaces together.

Question 2

Can I book the Chalet as a standalone space for my meeting?

Accepted Answer

No, the Chalet can only be rented separately on very rare occasions. It is designed as an add-on space to complement the hire of the New Victorian Loft and/or New White Loft for purposes like catering, break-out sessions, corporate headshots, or event interview filming.

Question 3

What are the additional hourly rates if my event runs over the 8-hour base hire?

Accepted Answer

Extra hours are charged at £160+VAT per hour when booking the Chalet with individual spaces, or £320+VAT per hour when booking all Underwood Lofts spaces together. The evening before setup is included in the additional hours pricing.

Question 4

What catering options are available and what do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Two refreshment packages are available: unlimited tea, coffee, apple juice, and biscuits for £10.90+VAT per person, or the same plus soft drinks for £14.90+VAT per person. Breakfast starts from £8.90+VAT per person, lunch from £19.99+VAT per person, and individual boxes/bowls from £11+VAT per person, with a 10% service charge applied to all catering.

Question 5

What AV equipment is available and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

AV equipment is available for additional charges including 85-inch screens at £275+VAT, microphones at £90+VAT, and stage pieces (1m x 2m) at £125+VAT each. The venue can also provide PA systems and other AV equipment upon request.

Question 6

Where exactly is the venue located and how accessible is it?

Accepted Answer

The Chalet is located at 6-14 Underwood Street, Third Floor, London N1 7JQ, just 6 minutes walk from Old Street station. The venue is fully DDA compliant with modern reception, two passenger lifts, cycle storage facilities, air conditioning, and wheelchair-friendly bathrooms.

Question 7

What spaces can the Chalet be combined with and what are the total capacities?

Accepted Answer

The Chalet connects the New White Loft (120 theatre/100 cabaret/150 standing) and New Victorian Loft (180 theatre/150 cabaret/180 standing) in the middle. When booking all Underwood Lofts together, you get 5,850 sq ft total space across three interconnected areas for maximum flexibility.

Question 8

What is the booking process and are there any minimum requirements?

Accepted Answer

Since the Chalet can rarely be booked alone, you'll typically need to book it as part of a larger space combination. The venue offers evening before setup included in additional hours pricing, and all spaces feature natural light, stylish decor, and flexible setup options for various event configurations.