Dining

Events

Weddings

What is the full day room hire cost for Woods Quay and what access times are included?

Full day room hire for Woods Quay costs £24,500 + VAT. This includes access for setup from 8am with all suppliers required to clear by 2am the following day.

What are the mandatory security requirements and costs for events at Woods Quay?

Security is mandatory for events with 250 guests, requiring 3 guards at £495 + VAT for up to 6 hours. This is a required cost that cannot be waived.

What is the minimum food and beverage spend requirement per person?

There is a required F&B spend of £65 + VAT per person. For 250 guests, this totals £16,250 + VAT minimum spend that must be met through food and drinks.

How much does staffing cost and what does it include?

Staffing provided by Woods Silver Fleet costs £10,938 + VAT for a 5-hour live event (7pm-midnight). This covers all service staff required for the event duration.

What spaces are available within Woods Quay for different event functions?

Woods Quay offers three distinct spaces: West Wing (suitable as main bar), Cormorant Deck (ideal for dance floor with DJ stage), and East Wing (perfect for secondary bar or VIP area). All three spaces can be used together for maximum capacity events.

What is the maximum capacity for Woods Quay events?

Woods Quay can accommodate up to 250 guests maximum. This capacity applies across all three spaces when used together for standing receptions or mixed-format events.

What food service options are available and how do they work with the minimum spend?

Woods Quay offers substantial food from their Ofyr fire pit, East Wing kitchen counter service, and waiter-served options. Guests can use arrival drinks and food to meet the £65pp minimum F&B spend, with a cash bar available for additional purchases throughout the evening.

What are the typical event timings and setup requirements?

Events typically run from 7pm-midnight (5 hours live event time). Setup access is available from the afternoon, with approximately 2 hours needed after the event for breakdown, all within the 8am-2am access window.

What is the total estimated cost for a 250-person event at Woods Quay?

For 250 guests, the estimated total is £52,183 + VAT. This includes room hire (£24,500), security (£495), minimum F&B spend (£16,250), and staffing (£10,938), all plus VAT.

Are there alternative venue options if Woods Quay doesn't fit the budget?

Yes, Driftwoods is available as a more affordable option. It's a glass vessel cruising between Westminster and Greenwich with weekend charter rates from £7,000 (VAT exempt) plus per-person packages starting at £108 + VAT for canape/bowl food events.