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What is the minimum spend for exclusive venue hire at HERA Restaurant?

The minimum spend for exclusive venue hire of the HERA Restaurant is £16,000. This allows you to have the entire restaurant space exclusively for your event, accommodating up to 130 seated guests with space for entertainment and dancing.

What are the venue's operating hours and latest finish time?

HERA's daily opening hours are 11:00am to 11:00pm. The venue is located in a corporate/residential area and is subject to standard noise restrictions, which may impact late-night events or club-style entertainment.

How much does catering cost and what options are available?

Set menus are priced at £50 per person for a 3-course meal. For example, 130 guests would cost £6,500 for food. The venue can create bespoke set menus tailored to your event requirements.

How do drinks packages work and what do they cost?

Drinks packages are customized based on your budget and guest count. For a 70-person event, the venue recommends 5-6 drinks per guest, estimated at £7,920 (approximately £113 per person). You can set up a drinks tab and choose to either have guests pay once it runs out or top it up yourself.

What entertainment and AV equipment is included?

The venue has a dedicated speaker system with two microphones available for speeches and ceremonies. For private venue hire, they can play your desired playlist through the restaurant speaker system, or they can book a DJ for an additional cost depending on hours required.

What is the maximum capacity for different event styles?

The main restaurant space can accommodate up to 130 seated guests for dinner events while still having space for a DJ and dancefloor area. For smaller groups of 30 guests, the venue can accommodate both lunch and dinner timing with various seating arrangements.

Are there additional service charges and fees?

Service charges apply to all events, with an estimated £1,650 service charge mentioned for a 70-person event (approximately £1,980 including tax). The exact service charge percentage is not specified but appears to be calculated based on the total event spend.

What types of events does the venue accommodate and are there restrictions?

HERA defines itself as a fine-dining restaurant and events space rather than a club. They accommodate private dinners, cocktail receptions, birthday parties, corporate events, and celebrations with DJ entertainment, but club-level DJ events may be restricted due to noise limitations in the corporate/residential location.

How flexible is the venue layout and what setup options are available?

The venue offers flexibility for your full run of show, from seated three-course meals to DJ and dancing, with dedicated space for speeches and entertainment. They can accommodate both sit-down meals and standing cocktail/canape style events, with customizable floor plans discussed during venue viewing.

What information do I need to provide when making an inquiry?

You need to specify your preferred timing (lunch or dinner), event style (sit-down meal or standing cocktail style), estimated budget range or spend per person, start and finish times, and any specific requirements like entertainment or ceremonies. The venue will then recommend appropriate packages based on these details.