Dining

What is the minimum spend requirement for The Ned's dining spaces?

Minimum spends vary by room: The Tapestry Room requires £7,500 including VAT for up to 80 guests, The Drawing Room requires £3,250 including VAT for up to 26 guests, and The RWB Room requires £5,500 including VAT for up to 50 guests standing. If the minimum spend is not met through food and beverage consumption, the shortfall is charged as room hire.

What are the capacity limits for different dining room layouts?

The Tapestry Room accommodates 80 guests in cabaret style or on round tables, 120 guests on round tables, or 150 in theatre layout. The Drawing Room seats up to 26 guests boardroom style or 30 on three round tables. The RWB Room holds 26 guests boardroom style, 21 cabaret style, or 50 guests standing for drinks receptions.

What are the standard access hours for dining events?

Most dining spaces offer access from 08:00-17:00 for daytime events or 18:30-midnight for evening events. Organisers and suppliers are typically welcomed one hour before guest arrival time. Music must be turned off at midnight and this timing cannot be extended.

What additional charges apply beyond the minimum spend?

A mandatory 14.5% discretionary service charge applies to all food and beverage consumption. AV equipment and any third-party elements like flowers are charged separately and are not included in the minimum spend. All prices quoted include VAT.

Are there restrictions on AV setup that affect room capacity?

Yes, room capacities are subject to AV requirements and may be reduced when screens and presentation equipment are installed. For presentations requiring clear sightlines, additional side screens may be recommended for guests at the back of larger rooms to ensure visibility.

What catering packages are available for full-day meetings?

Full-day packages include arrival tea/coffee with breakfast items, mid-morning tea/coffee break with food options, working lunch, afternoon tea/coffee break with food options, water throughout the day refreshed at breaks, branded stationery, and a dedicated Events Manager. All catering counts toward the minimum spend requirement.

Can dining spaces accommodate both presentations and catering simultaneously?

Some spaces like The Tapestry can be used for presentations with catering served in adjacent rooms like The Saloon and Drawing Room. The Drawing Room can accommodate both meetings and catering breaks within the same space for smaller groups up to 26 guests.

What is the booking hold policy and payment process?

The venue offers a 5-day optional hold upon request while space is not currently held. Specific payment timelines and booking confirmation processes are handled directly with the events team, with dedicated Events Managers assigned to assist throughout the planning process.

Are there minimum guest requirements for private dining bookings?

Groups under 12 guests may not constitute a group booking and would be directed to individual reservations rather than private event hire. The venue's private dining minimum spends are designed for groups starting from around 12-15 guests depending on the space selected.

What menu pricing applies for seated dining events?

Set menus start from £109 for the Chairman's Private Dining menu, with choice menus ranging from £114-£134 depending on the selection. Seasonal festive menus start from £119 with choice options up to £134. All menu pricing is separate from and counts toward the minimum spend requirement.