Dining

Events

What are the minimum spend requirements for private dining events?

Private dining room Newton requires a minimum food and beverage spend of £1,300 for up to 12 guests (inclusive of VAT, excluding 12.5% service charge). For larger events, Green Dragon and Magpie has a dinner package at £165 per person with a minimum of 40 guests.

What are the capacity limits for different dining spaces?

Newton private dining room accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, while Green Dragon and Magpie can accommodate up to 50 guests in banquet layout. Ginger Lily Bar can be exclusively hired for up to 150 guests with minimum spends ranging from £3,000-£10,000 depending on guest count and timing.

What are the payment and cancellation policies?

Full payment is required upfront along with a signed event agreement to guarantee your booking. If you cancel within 30 days of the event, you'll be charged the equivalent of the minimum spend or room rental fee. Cancellations more than 30 days in advance receive a full refund.

How far in advance must final guest numbers and menu orders be confirmed?

Pre-orders must be placed no later than 7 business working days before the event date. If guest numbers reduce within 7 business working days, the hotel reserves the right to charge for food and beverage costs based on the original requirements. Failure to provide orders within this timeframe results in the culinary team creating a personalised menu.

What is included in the private dining packages?

Private dining packages include complimentary name cards, customised menus, WiFi, and cloakroom service. Newton also includes a 65'' AV screen with video conferencing capability. Green Dragon and Magpie includes background music, integrated 4k LED screen and webcam, and menu cards.

What are the standard operating hours for dining events?

Newton private dining room typically operates from 9:00am to 11:30am for breakfast events or 9:00pm to 11:00pm for evening events, with flexibility upon request. Green Dragon and Magpie dinner events typically run from 18:30 to 23:30. Ginger Lily Bar exclusive hire can run from 3pm until 9pm or 7pm until 11pm depending on requirements.

Are there mandatory additional charges beyond the minimum spend?

A 12.5% service charge is mandatory and excluded from all quoted prices. For Ginger Lily Bar events with 80+ guests, security officers are mandatory at £27 per hour with a minimum of 6 hours. Any additional charges beyond the minimum spend must be settled by the primary host on the day of the event.

What catering options are available for different event types?

Breakfast options include individual hot plated dishes or buffet breakfast at £45 per person. For evening events, 3-course menus start at £98 per person. Ginger Lily Bar offers 4-6 canapés from £25-£35 per person, bowl food from £50 per person, with champagne from £99 per bottle, house wine from £48 per bottle, beer £8, and soft drinks £5.

Can external caterers be used for dining events?

The venue works with preferred partners for specialized catering such as kosher events, including Tony Page, Philip Small, and Ben Tenenblat. If you prefer a different caterer, they must go through the venue's due diligence and formal approval process before being permitted to work at the property.

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

Newton includes a 65'' AV screen with video conferencing capability at no extra charge. Green Dragon and Magpie includes integrated 4k LED screen and webcam. For Ginger Lily Bar, TV screens are available for £325. All spaces include WiFi as standard.