Dining

Events

Weddings

What are the venue hire costs for Woods Quay weddings?

Full day room hire at Woods Quay costs £24,500 + VAT, with access for setup from 8am and all suppliers must clear by 2am. This provides exclusive use of the riverside venue for your wedding celebration.

What is the maximum capacity for wedding ceremonies and receptions at Woods Quay?

Woods Quay is licensed for up to 100 guests for wedding ceremonies and can accommodate up to 250 guests for receptions. The venue offers multiple spaces including West Wing, Cormorant Deck, and East Wing that can be configured for different parts of your celebration.

What are the mandatory additional costs beyond venue hire?

Security is mandatory at £495 + VAT for 3 guards (up to 6 hours) for 250 guests. There's a required F&B minimum spend of £65 + VAT per person (£16,250 + VAT for 250 guests), and mandatory staffing provided by Woods Silver Fleet costs £10,938 + VAT for a 5-hour live event from 7pm-midnight.

What food and beverage options are available for wedding receptions?

Woods Quay offers substantial and varied food options including their impressive Ofyr fire pit, East Wing kitchen counter service, and waiter-served options. You can provide arrival drinks to meet the F&B minimum spend, with a cash bar operating throughout the evening, plus access to their wine list and bar tariff.

What are the setup and breakdown time allowances?

Setup access begins at 8am on your event day, and all suppliers must clear the venue by 2am the following day. This provides ample time for decoration, catering setup, and post-event breakdown without additional time charges.

Can we use external suppliers and caterers for our wedding?

While Woods Quay provides comprehensive in-house catering options through their kitchen facilities and Ofyr fire pit, the venue appears to work with approved external suppliers. All external suppliers must be cleared from the venue by 2am and would need to coordinate with the venue's mandatory staffing requirements.

What spaces are included in the Woods Quay hire?

The full day hire includes access to all three spaces: West Wing (suitable as main bar area), Cormorant Deck (ideal for dance floor with DJ stage), and East Wing (perfect for secondary bar or VIP area). The venue offers river views from Waterloo Bridge to the London Eye and Big Ben.

What is the total estimated cost for a 250-guest wedding reception?

Based on venue pricing, a 250-guest wedding reception costs approximately £52,183 + VAT total. This includes £24,500 + VAT venue hire, £495 + VAT security, £16,250 + VAT F&B minimum spend, and £10,938 + VAT mandatory staffing for a 5-hour evening event.

Are there restrictions on event timing and music?

Live events typically run for 5 hours with suggested timing of 7pm-midnight, though setup access begins at 8am. The venue can accommodate DJ setups on the Cormorant Deck space, and all activities must conclude with supplier clearance by 2am.

What happens if we need the venue for filming or additional activities?

Woods Quay can accommodate filming during the day with events transitioning to evening receptions. Access can be arranged from 6am for setup, with filming typically scheduled 12pm-5pm, followed by evening celebrations 6pm-9pm, though specific arrangements and additional costs would apply.