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What is the venue hire cost for exclusive use of Kent House Knightsbridge?

Exclusive venue hire is £4,500 + VAT for events, with some variations based on event type and duration. Wedding dry hire is priced at £14,500 + VAT for a 10-hour hire, while smaller corporate events may be quoted around £3,000 for exclusive private hire. All pricing is for venue hire only and does not include catering, DJ, lighting, or other services.

Can I hire individual rooms or do I need to book the entire venue?

Kent House Knightsbridge operates on an exclusive hire basis only - you cannot hire separate rooms within the venue. For smaller events, individual rooms like the Rutland Room can be hired for around £1,250 including AV, tea & coffee and light refreshments, or the North Sanctuary for £250 (if finishing before 5pm). However, most events require full venue exclusivity.

What are the capacity limits for different event formats?

The venue accommodates 60-150 guests depending on the event format. For weddings with larger guest numbers, only stand-up format is available. The Rutland Room specifically can accommodate 30 people theatre style, while individual spaces vary in capacity based on layout requirements.

Do you provide in-house catering or do I need external caterers?

Kent House Knightsbridge does not have internal catering for private dining events. They recommend catering partners including Hibiscus Food (https://www.hibiscusfood.co.uk/) and Melanie's Catering (https://www.melaniescatering.com/), or you can bring in your own approved catering. The venue has a fully equipped kitchen available for caterers to use.

What audio-visual equipment is included with the venue hire?

The venue includes in-house AV equipment such as screens, projectors, PA systems, microphones, and lecterns. The Rutland Room specifically has AV and screen capabilities with a lectern available. Some quotes mention that AV equipment is included in certain package prices, while basic corporate hire includes AV, tea & coffee and light refreshments.

Are there restrictions on event timings or days of the week?

The venue has shown availability issues for morning events, with one enquiry being declined because the venue was not available in the morning. Standard evening events typically run from 6pm-11pm, though extensions are available. Some corporate packages are quoted for 10-hour hire periods, and filming can be accommodated between 1pm-5pm for £250.

What is the minimum budget required for events at Kent House Knightsbridge?

The venue regularly declines enquiries due to budget constraints, with multiple customers being told their budgets are "too low" or "too small." Based on the pricing structure, events typically require budgets well above £10,000 when including venue hire, catering, and additional services. One package quote shows £12,500 + VAT for dry hire using their caterer.

Do you operate cash bars or provide drinks packages?

Kent House Knightsbridge does not operate cash bars. All drinks must be arranged through packages or catering partners. Some package quotes include "free flowing wine, beer and soft drinks" or "unlimited drinks packages," but these are arranged through their recommended suppliers rather than as a cash bar service.

What spaces are available and how can they be configured?

The venue includes multiple spaces: the Rutland Room (ideal for 30 people theatre style), North Sanctuary (available for filming/small events), Marble Hall (for drinks receptions), and the Library (for dining, though tighter space). The North Sanctuary can be set up theatre style, and rooms are versatile for different configurations. All spaces can be viewed via their 3D tour at https://www.kenthouseknightsbridge.org/3d-tour/.

What is the booking and payment process?

The venue requires signed booking forms and offers online payment links (example: https://buy.stripe.com/cN2eVa7qP3jYbbW3cc). They can put dates on hold while you confirm requirements and will arrange viewings by appointment. A fully refundable damage deposit of £1,000 is typically required. The venue requests detailed information about timings, numbers, and catering requirements before providing formal proposals.