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What are the minimum spend requirements for different spaces and group sizes?

Private dining room (up to 10 guests): £350-£500 plus 12.5% service charge. Lower Ground Floor semi-private (up to 100 guests): £3,000-£6,000 plus 12.5% service charge depending on the event. Ground Floor semi-private (up to 70 guests): £3,000 plus 12.5% service charge. Full restaurant exclusive hire: £6,000-£11,000 plus 12.5% service charge depending on guest count.

What are the exact capacity limits for each event space?

Private dining room: 10 guests maximum. Lower Ground Floor: 100 standing guests or 70 seated guests. Ground Floor: 70 standing guests or 60 seated guests. Full restaurant hire accommodates up to 350 guests across all floors.

What drinks packages are available and what do they cost?

Package 1: £17-£19 per person (½ bottle wine or 2-3 beers or 3-4 soft drinks, plus water). Package 2: £27-£29 per person (welcome Farzi Royale cocktail, ½ bottle wine or 2-3 beers or 3-4 soft drinks, plus water). Package 3: £39-£48 per person (3-hour bottomless drinks including welcome cocktail, house wine, beer, and water). Alternatively, guests can order à la carte or you can arrange bespoke consumption-based packages.

Can I bring my own DJ and what entertainment options are available?

You can bring your own DJ at no additional cost - the venue provides space and setup. Alternatively, Farzi can arrange a DJ for £450-£500 plus VAT, including microphone, speakers, and lights. The DJ typically plays house music during dinner, transitioning to energetic music from 9:30pm onwards when the dance floor opens.

What are the booking time slots and latest finish times?

Private dining room offers two sittings: 5pm-8:30pm or 8:30pm-11:30pm (£400 and £500 minimum spend respectively, or £900 for both slots). Semi-private spaces typically run 6pm-11:30pm or until midnight. The venue does not have a late license until 3am, so events must finish by standard closing times.

What deposit and payment terms are required to secure a booking?

A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. For some bookings, a secure credit card link is provided to finalize the reservation. The remaining balance can be settled on the day of the event. Menu prices can be locked in upon confirmation with the deposit payment.

What restrictions apply to decorations and personal items?

You can decorate tables but confetti is not permitted. You can bring your own cake at no additional charge. You can bring your own spirits (corkage charges apply), but mixers and other drinks must be purchased from the venue. Photo booths and step-and-repeat backdrops are allowed with adequate space available.

Do I need to pre-order food or can I choose on the day?

For private dining room bookings, you can order à la carte on the day or choose from House Set menus. For larger group events, you typically select from Group Taste of Farzi menus or canapé menus in advance. All dietary requirements including vegan, gluten-free, and pescatarian options can be accommodated and incorporated into group menus.

What AV facilities and technical equipment are included?

A 70-75 inch Smart TV with HDMI connectivity is available for presentations, videos, or entertainment. Speakers with mixer/microphone are provided at no additional cost for plugging in your own music. Karaoke equipment is available at additional cost. The venue can accommodate various AV setups for speeches and presentations.

Are there conflicting minimum spend amounts mentioned in quotes?

Yes, there are discrepancies in the source material. Lower Ground Floor minimum spend is quoted as both £3,000 and £6,000 plus service charge for similar group sizes. Private dining room minimums range from £350-£500 plus service charge. It's essential to confirm the exact minimum spend when making your enquiry as amounts vary by date and specific requirements.