Frequently Asked Questions
What are the room hire costs for Fine Rooms 1 & 2?
Fine Rooms 1 & 2 combined cost £2,300 + VAT for a full day hire (09:00-17:00). Evening hire rates vary by duration - for example, 16:00-22:00 costs £3,492 + VAT including waiting staff. All prices exclude VAT and waiting staff are not included in basic room hire quotations unless specified.
What are the capacity limits for different event layouts?
Fine Rooms 1 & 2 combined accommodate up to 170 guests reception style, 80 guests banquet style for sit-down meals, or 100 guests theatre style. Fine Room 1 alone can hold up to 100 guests theatre style or 80 guests on round tables for dining.
What is included in the Day Delegate Rate (DDR) package and what does it cost?
The DDR package costs £75 + VAT per person with a minimum of 25 guests (though some quotes show minimum of 40 guests). It includes full-day room hire (09:00-17:00), pastries and fruit on arrival, 3 servings of tea/coffee/biscuits, bottled mineral water, hot or cold fork buffet lunch, dedicated waiting staff, AC, and WiFi.
How much do AV equipment and technical services cost?
Conference projector costs £250 + VAT, PA system £300 + VAT, microphones £85 + VAT each, and plasma TV £150 + VAT. AV technician services cost £85 + VAT per hour with a 4-hour minimum, recommended when using more than 3 microphones or lapel microphones.
What are the catering options and minimum requirements?
Hot or cold fork buffet has a minimum of 15 guests, while sandwich lunch has a minimum of 10 guests. All drinks are charged on consumption with no minimum spend. The venue offers internal catering with menus provided, and external caterers are permitted with a £600 + VAT dry hire fee plus equipment rental.
What additional costs apply for external catering and equipment?
External catering requires a £600 + VAT dry hire fee including ground floor kitchen access. Equipment rental includes chairs at £3.50 + VAT each and tables at £12 + VAT each. Corkage charges are £12 + VAT per wine bottle, £15 + VAT per champagne bottle, and £1 + VAT per beer bottle.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible and what facilities are available?
Yes, the building is fully accessible with a lift to access bathrooms and a ramp placed outside for wheelchair users during arrival and departure. The Hutchison Room specifically is confirmed as wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair users cannot use a stairlift.
What are the late licensing options and associated costs?
A late license can be acquired until midnight with an additional fee of £500 + VAT per hour from 10pm onwards. Standard event hours appear to run until 22:00, with extensions available for an additional charge.
What other event spaces are available besides Fine Rooms 1 & 2?
The venue offers the Hutchison Room (up to 20 guests boardroom style, £750 + VAT per day), Library & Studio combination (26 guests on one table or 34 cabaret style), and Gallery space (18m x 5.5m, £580 + VAT per day with mandatory £600 + VAT technician for wall installations).
What are the booking and payment requirements?
Invoices must be paid before the event date and become overdue if not settled promptly. The venue can place spaces on hold while quotes are being considered, and site visits can be arranged to view the spaces before booking.
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