Business

Events

What are the weekend pricing minimums and how do they compare to weekday rates?

Weekend events have a minimum spend of £4,000 per day. The venue offers significantly better value on weekdays, with Day Delegate Rates starting at £65 plus VAT per person on Mondays and Fridays, and £80 plus VAT per person Tuesday-Thursday, with a minimum of 30 guests.

What specific rooms are recommended for business meetings and what are their capacities?

The Council Chamber and Reception Room are the primary spaces recommended for business meetings. The venue can accommodate up to 70 guests in theatre style setup, with boardroom and classroom configurations also available for smaller groups.

What's included in the Day Delegate Package and what are the exact costs?

The Classic Full Day Delegate Package (8am-5pm) includes room hire, arrival tea/coffee with mini pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee with biscuits, deli sandwich lunch with fruit/salad and crisps, afternoon tea/coffee with fruit skewers, screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, cloakroom, and directional signage. Pricing is £91 plus VAT per person (minimum 34 guests) or £65 plus VAT on Mondays/Fridays (minimum 30 guests).

What are the standard access times and can they be extended?

Standard business meeting access is 8am-5pm. The venue appears flexible on timing as one quote showed 8am-5pm access, though specific extension costs aren't detailed in the available information.

What upgrade options are available for catering and what do they cost?

Several catering upgrades are available: healthy working lunch upgrade for £5.50 plus VAT per person, bowl food (5 bowls per person) for £11.50 plus VAT per person, and fork buffet lunch for £15.00 plus VAT per person. All upgrades have minimum number requirements.

What AV equipment is included and what are the room dimensions for setup planning?

Standard AV includes screen, projector, Wi-Fi, and flipchart. The venue can provide handheld microphones and PA system. Specific room dimensions are available upon request, which is important for planning interactive setups with product stations or specialized equipment.

How does the booking process work and what's required to secure a date?

The venue offers provision holds on preferred dates while clients review proposals. They provide bespoke proposals, venue brochures, and sample menus, and encourage site visits to view the spaces before booking.

Are there any restrictions on bringing external equipment or setting up product displays?

The venue appears accommodating for specialized setups, as evidenced by discussions about product sample stations and equipment with specific dimensional requirements. However, ceiling clearances and passage dimensions should be confirmed in advance for larger equipment.

What's the maximum capacity for seated meetings and different room configurations?

The venue can accommodate up to 70 guests in theatre style, with smaller capacities for boardroom and classroom setups. For seated meals, the maximum capacity is 60 people, though this applies more to dining events than business meetings.

Is there parking available and how accessible is the venue by public transport?

The venue is conveniently located close to Oxford Circus, Regent's Park, and Great Portland Street stations. Specific parking arrangements aren't detailed in the available information but should be confirmed when booking.