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What are the exact hire costs for the New White Loft and what's included in the base price?

The New White Loft costs £2,750+VAT for up to 8 hours of hire. Extra hours are charged at £160+VAT per hour. If you book both the White Loft and Palm Room together, the combined cost is £3,750+VAT with extra hours at £320+VAT per hour.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups in the New White Loft?

The New White Loft can accommodate a maximum of 120 people in theatre style, 100 people cabaret-style, or 150 people standing. The space is 2,092 sq ft and located on the third floor of the building.

What catering packages are available and what do they cost?

Two unlimited refreshment options are available: Option 1 includes unlimited tea, coffee, apple juice, and biscuits for £10.90+VAT per person. Option 2 adds soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, San Pellegrino) for £14.90+VAT per person. All catering has a 10% service charge applied to the final bill.

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

AV equipment is available for additional charges including 85-inch screens at £275+VAT, microphones at £45+VAT, and stage pieces (1m x 2m) at £125+VAT. The venue can provide Smart TV screens, PA systems, and other AV equipment upon request.

Can I book the New White Loft with other spaces at Underwood Lofts?

Yes, the New White Loft can be combined with the Palm Room (2nd floor) for £3,750+VAT total, or you can hire all of Underwood Lofts (New White Loft, New Victorian Loft, and the Chalet) for £4,950+VAT per day. The entire venue is 5,850 sq ft across three connected spaces.

What are the building facilities and accessibility features?

Underwood Lofts is fully DDA compliant with wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, two passenger lifts, air conditioning, cycle storage facilities, and a modern reception area. The building is located 6 minutes walk from Old Street station and was completely refurbished from a former 1908 paper production house.

What meal options are available beyond refreshments?

Breakfast options start from £8.90+VAT per person, lunch from £19.99+VAT per person, and individual boxes and bowls from £11+VAT per person. A 10% service charge is applied to all catering orders, and non-dairy alternatives are available.

Is evening before setup included and what are the extra hour charges?

Evening before setup is included when booking all of Underwood Lofts. For the New White Loft alone, extra hours beyond the 8-hour base hire are charged at £160+VAT per hour. When combined with the Palm Room, extra hours cost £320+VAT per hour.

What additional services does Lumiere offer for events?

Lumiere provides corporate photography, videography, editing services, hybrid events, event production services, and corporate training. They also have established relationships with nearby hotels for corporate discount rates and can assist with accommodation arrangements.

What are the minimum group sizes and any booking restrictions?

The venue mentions that their smallest space (Palm Room) is geared towards 50 people, suggesting they don't accommodate very small meetings. For filming purposes, they recommend The Embassy venue instead as other venues cannot meet typical filming budgets.