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What is the minimum cost for booking Convene Sancroft, St Pauls for events?

The venue requires a minimum spend of £3,000 + VAT for smaller events. For larger events requiring exclusive venue hire, costs start from £25,000 + VAT at their most cost-effective pricing, which includes mandatory catering and AV components. The venue is primarily sold as a full buyout for events with 350+ delegates.

What is the maximum capacity and how is the venue typically sold?

The venue accommodates up to 700 delegates for exclusive use events and up to 1,200 guests total across all spaces. The venue is mainly sold as a full buyout for events starting at 350+ delegates, making it unsuitable for smaller gatherings under this threshold.

What are the room hire costs for exclusive venue buyouts?

Exclusive venue hire costs £25,000-£32,500 + VAT per day depending on the specific date and requirements. Setup days are charged at £6,000 + VAT for evening access. Multi-day events may receive discounts, with some quotes showing reductions of £4,000 + VAT on setup days.

What catering packages are mandatory and what do they cost?

The venue requires mandatory catering with their London Standard Meeting Package at £154.80 + VAT per person, which includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, afternoon break, and unlimited access to coffee, tea, water, soft drinks and snacks. A minimum food and beverage spend of £25,000 + VAT per day applies to large events.

What additional mandatory services and costs should I budget for?

Mandatory additional costs include cloakroom service at £900 + VAT per day, and AV packages starting from £19,274 + VAT for comprehensive setups. All-day tea and coffee service is mandatory at £25 + VAT per person due to self-served stations throughout the venue.

What are the main room configurations and capacities available?

The Grand Hall accommodates up to 850 theatre style and can be split into two plenaries. The Doddington Forum holds 340 theatre style, Hardwick Hub seats 240 theatre style, and the Tradition Library accommodates 96 standing. The Grand Hall Gallery serves as the main catering and exhibition space for up to 900 standing.

What are the venue's operating hours and access times?

Standard venue access is from 08:00-22:00 for event days. Setup access can be arranged the evening before events, typically charged as a separate day. The venue can accommodate events running from 09:00-17:00 for conferences, with flexibility for evening receptions until 22:00.

What types of events are not suitable for this venue?

The venue is not suitable for boxing events or other sporting activities. Events requiring fewer than 350 delegates are typically redirected to alternative venues in their portfolio, as Convene Sancroft is designed for large-scale exclusive buyouts rather than individual room bookings.

What AV and technology is included versus additional costs?

Basic AV including displays, projectors, unlimited WiFi, in-room audio, and powered classroom tables are included with exclusive venue hire. Enhanced AV packages with comprehensive staging, lighting, multiple microphones, and streaming capabilities cost £19,274 + VAT and above depending on requirements.

How far in advance should I book and what is the booking process?

The venue can hold space for clients while they confirm budgets and requirements, but specific hold periods are not detailed. The booking process involves providing event dates, times, attendee numbers, setup requirements, catering needs, and budget parameters before receiving detailed quotations and connecting with sales executives.