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What are the hire costs and minimum spend requirements for The Forum?

The Forum costs £4,600 for hire between 08:00-17:00, with additional hours available at £500 per hour subject to availability. There is a mandatory minimum food and beverage spend of £4,950, with a 13.5% service charge applied to all food and drink orders.

What capacity limits apply to The Forum for different event layouts?

The Forum accommodates 150 guests in theatre style seating, 100 seated guests with pre-lunch reception, 120 seated lunch guests, and 190 standing guests. For cabaret layout with round tables, capacity is 60 guests maximum, which can be increased to 85 by adding chairs to one side of tables (guests would need to turn chairs to face speakers).

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included in the hire?

The Forum includes 2 projectors with screens, 5 handheld microphones, high stools for panel speakers, and professional bar facility. All other AV requirements must be provided via one of their preferred suppliers at additional cost.

What additional costs should I budget for beyond the base hire and minimum spend?

Security is mandatory at £30 per hour for events with 100+ guests. Table hire fees apply for round cabaret tables (specific cost not specified). A 13.5% service charge is applied to the minimum spend and all food and beverage orders.

What staffing and services are included in the hire fee?

The hire includes pre-event planning with their in-house team, full staffing throughout your event, cloakroom facility, professional bar facility, background music from curated playlists, and printed menus and place cards.

How long can I hold a provisional booking and what are the booking terms?

The Conduit holds provisional bookings for 5 working days maximum. Final guest numbers are required 10 working days ahead of the event, and you can book for fewer guests initially and increase numbers later without changing contract costs.

What are the standard operating hours and availability restrictions?

Standard hire is 08:00-17:00, with additional hours available at £500 per hour subject to availability. The venue appears to have regular availability but books up quickly, particularly for December dates.

Can I bring external suppliers for filming and photography requirements?

All AV requirements must be provided via one of The Conduit's preferred suppliers. The space features original brick walls, light-filled windows and industrial details, making it suitable as a blank canvas for filming and photography.

What food and beverage options are available and can I customize menus?

The Conduit's culinary philosophy focuses on seasonality and sustainability with carefully chosen suppliers. Menus are crafted by Executive Chef Arnaud Dellannay and can be tailored to your event. Current menus are provided with quotes, and printed menus and place cards are included.

What is the venue location and how do I contact the events team?

The Conduit is located at 6 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA. Contact the events team at events@theconduit.com or call 02039128400. Senior Event Sales Manager Beth Traynor can be reached on 07821640556.