Events

What are the pricing options for private events at art'otel London Battersea Power Station?

The venue operates on minimum spend pricing rather than room hire fees. For Creative Rooms 1-3, the minimum spend is £3,500+VAT plus 12.5% service charge for evening events. JOIA Bar rooftop requires a minimum spend of £25,000+VAT plus service charge for fully exclusive hire, with a maximum capacity of 450 guests. Day delegate packages are available at £75+VAT per person with a 45-person minimum.

What are the capacity limits for different spaces and event setups?

Creative Rooms 1-3 can accommodate 50 boardroom style, 70 cabaret, or 100 theatre style. The maximum cabaret capacity with screen is 70 people. JOIA Bar rooftop has a maximum capacity of 450 guests for standing events. One small meeting space can hold 8 people boardroom style at £600+VAT per day.

What are the standard operating hours and any time restrictions?

Day room hire for Creative Rooms typically runs 13:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00 depending on the package. Extensions beyond these times may incur additional charges and are subject to availability. Evening events can run until late, with specific end times varying by space and event type.

What's included in the minimum spend and what are additional mandatory costs?

Minimum spends are fully inclusive of food and drink, excluding VAT and 12.5% service charge. Creative Rooms include complimentary use of in-built screen, Wi-Fi, bottled water, pre-function space access, and in-built cloakroom. Day delegate packages include meeting room hire, three tea/coffee services, lunch, flipchart, and AV equipment.

Can the Creative Rooms be configured differently and what flexibility is available?

Creative Rooms 1-3 can be used as one open area or split into 1, 2, or 3 separate rooms depending on your needs. The spaces are described as open, colourful, and spacious with a contemporary feel, offering full exclusivity for events. Setup can be arranged to suit your specific requirements.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are provided?

Creative Rooms include complimentary use of in-built screens and Wi-Fi suitable for emails and web browsing. Additional AV equipment like handheld microphones and extra large screens with sound systems can be arranged. The venue can accommodate DJ setups, though entertainment must be quoted and booked separately with their entertainment team.

Are there any restrictions on music, entertainment, or external suppliers?

DJs and entertainment must be quoted and booked separately through the venue's entertainment team rather than bringing external suppliers. The venue appears flexible around music and light production for events, though specific restrictions on external suppliers or entertainment aren't detailed in the available information.

What catering options are available and can menus be customized?

The venue offers food through Tozi restaurant with a sharing concept menu. Catering options include breakfast buffets, lunch spreads, canapés, bowl food, and sit-down meals. Day delegate packages include chef's selection of snacks and scheduled tea/coffee services. Specific menu customization options would need to be discussed directly with the venue.

How far in advance should bookings be made and what's the booking process?

The venue appears to handle bookings on a case-by-case basis with provisional holds available. Contact should be made through events.battersea@artotel.com or +44 333 400 6152. Specific advance booking requirements and deposit timelines aren't detailed in the available information.

What happens if the venue cannot accommodate a request or budget?

If the venue cannot meet specific requirements due to availability, capacity, or budget constraints, they will decline the enquiry and may offer to help find alternative venues. They've indicated willingness to work with clients on future events even when current requests cannot be accommodated.