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Dining

Events

What is the pricing for The Retreat summer party package and what dates are available?

The Retreat summer party package costs £99.00 per person excluding VAT and can accommodate 30 to 800 guests. Limited dates remain available for July and August, so early booking is essential to secure your preferred date.

What is included in The Retreat package price?

The package includes diverse street food stalls, sustainable wine selection, refreshing cocktails from the bespoke London Essence bar, and exclusive Helles Lager brewed with Braybrooke Brewery. Full details of inclusions are available in their brochure.

Can The Brewery hold dates for Christmas events?

No, The Brewery cannot hold dates for Christmas events due to high demand. Christmas bookings operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so immediate confirmation is required to secure your preferred date.

What Christmas party packages are available and what do they include?

Christmas party packages start from £145 per person excluding VAT with a minimum of 60 guests. Packages include exclusive room hire, Christmas theming, entertainers on arrival, sparkling wine reception, unlimited drinks for 5.5 hours, three-course dinner, after-dinner DJ, and complimentary cloakroom.

What are the mandatory additional costs for events?

Security/Fire Marshals are mandatory at £395 excluding VAT per guard. Most events require at least one guard, with additional guards needed for larger events (typically one per 100 guests).

What spaces are available for corporate events and private dining?

The Sugar Rooms feature two interconnecting spaces - the Upper Sugar Room for main events and Lower Sugar Room for separate catering areas, both with natural light. The Grubstreet Cellars include the Pasteur Room for dining with the Sample Room for drinks reception, featuring their own private entrance and cloakroom.

What are the typical costs for day delegate rates and conference packages?

Day delegate rates start from £85 per person excluding VAT for reduced packages, with full rates at £115-£135 per person excluding VAT. Packages include room hire, audio PA system, food stall lunch, coffee breaks, water, event management support, cloakroom, Wi-Fi, and LED lighting systems.

What AV services are available and what are the minimum spend requirements?

In-house AV services include projectors, screens, lecterns with microphones, mixers, technical support and installation crew. Minimum AV spend requirements range from £1,000 to £35,000 excluding VAT depending on event size and complexity.

How flexible are event dates and what happens if preferred dates are unavailable?

Date flexibility is limited, especially for popular periods like Christmas and weekends. If preferred dates are unavailable, alternative dates are offered, and some dates may be available on second option (meaning another event has first priority but hasn't confirmed).

What is the booking process and payment timeline?

Initial enquiries receive responses with availability and proposals within a few days. Site visits can be arranged to help visualize events, and the team provides full event management support throughout the planning process.