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What are the exact hire costs and minimum spend requirements for The Conduit's event spaces?

The Forum costs £4,600 for 8am-5pm hire with a £4,950 minimum food and beverage spend. The Rooftop Pergola costs £3,000 for 6pm-10pm hire with minimum spends varying by package (summer packages start from £65 per person). The Nobel Rooms cost £2,500 for 6pm-10pm hire with a £2,600 minimum spend. All prices exclude the mandatory 13.5% service charge applied to food and beverage orders.

What are the capacity limits for each event space at The Conduit?

The Forum accommodates 150 theatre-style, 100 seated with reception, 120 seated lunch, or 190 standing. The Rooftop Pergola holds 100 standing or 80 seated. The Nobel Rooms (Mandela, Dunant and Malala combined) accommodate 44 seated, 60 theatre-style, or 65 standing. Rucola and The Pergola together can host 152 seated dining or 170 standing guests.

When is security mandatory and what does it cost?

Security is mandatory at £30 per hour for all events with 100 or more guests. This applies to events in The Forum, Rooftop Pergola, and combined spaces that exceed the 100-guest threshold. The security requirement is in addition to all other costs and must be factored into your budget.

How long can The Conduit hold dates and what are the booking procedures?

The Conduit holds dates for 5 working days as standard. Some quotes mention holding for 48 hours for certain spaces. You must confirm within this timeframe or risk losing the date to other enquiries. The venue can add notes to bookings to contact you if another client shows interest, but cannot guarantee longer holds during busy periods like December.

What AV equipment is included and what requires external suppliers?

The Forum includes 2 projectors with screens, 5 handheld microphones, and high stools for panel speakers. The Nobel Rooms include 2 projectors with screens and 3 handheld microphones. Basic background music from curated playlists is included across spaces. All other AV requirements must be provided via preferred suppliers - this is not included in hire costs.

What are the standard operating hours and additional hour costs?

The Forum operates 8am-5pm with additional hours at £500 per hour. The Rooftop Pergola operates 6pm-10pm (licensed until 10pm). Rucola and The Pergola operate 12pm-5pm with additional hours at £2,000 per hour. The Nobel Rooms operate 6pm-10pm. All additional hours are subject to availability and must be arranged in advance.

When do you need to provide final guest numbers and what flexibility exists?

Final guest numbers are required 10 working days before your event. You can book for fewer guests initially and increase numbers later, as contracts are based on minimum spend rather than guest count. This allows flexibility for events where attendance may grow, but you're still committed to the minimum spend regardless of actual attendance.

What catering restrictions and requirements apply?

All food and beverage must be provided by The Conduit - external catering is not mentioned as an option. The venue applies a 13.5% service charge to all food and beverage orders. Menus are designed by Executive Chef Arnaud Dellannay with a focus on seasonality and sustainability. Alcohol-free events can be accommodated with advance notice.

Are there any day-of-week restrictions or seasonal limitations?

The venue shows availability across weekdays and weekends, with some spaces offering discounted rates on Fridays and Saturdays. September availability shows various Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday options for the Rooftop Pergola. December is noted as a particularly busy period with increased enquiries, requiring earlier booking confirmation.

What setup options are available and are there additional costs?

Theatre, cabaret, boardroom, and standing reception setups are available depending on the space. The Forum can accommodate cabaret style with round tables, though there may be additional table hire fees. Setup modifications like half-moon tables to increase capacity are possible - for example, The Forum can increase from 60 to 85 guests in cabaret style by adding chairs to table configurations.