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Events

What are the minimum spend requirements for dining events at Chelsea Football Club?

The minimum charge for The Great Hall is £50,000 plus VAT. For smaller dining spaces, The Hollins Suite and Tambling Suite can each accommodate 100 guests for dinner and dance events, with room hire starting from £2,000 plus VAT for the Tambling Suite.

What dining packages are available and what do they include?

Day Delegate Rates start from £65 plus VAT per person and include arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning refreshments, working lunch buffet, afternoon tea/coffee, hydration station, and main meeting room hire. Dinner packages are available at £140 plus VAT per person including carpet and drape, sparkling wine on arrival, three-course dinner, half bottle of house wine per person, mineral water, cloakroom, and event security.

Are there mandatory additional costs for dining events beyond the base package price?

Yes, several mandatory costs apply. Dressing of The Great Hall including carpet and drape costs £12,500 plus VAT. Set up fees for The Great Hall are £4,000 plus VAT. Account bar setup and running fees are £800 plus VAT, and AV packages start from £9,100 plus VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different dining setups?

The Great Hall can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates standing reception style. For seated dining, both the Hollins Suite and Tambling Suite can accommodate 100 guests each for dinner and dance events. The venue has 25 function rooms total, catering from 2 to 1,000 guests depending on the space and setup.

How far in advance do I need to book and what are the payment terms?

The venue requires updates on provisional bookings by the end of the week or they will release the space. Specific payment timelines are not detailed in available information, but bookings require confirmation to hold dates. Contact the events team directly for detailed payment schedules.

Are there restrictions on event dates due to football fixtures?

Yes, events cannot be accommodated when Chelsea FC has home fixtures scheduled. The venue will inform you if there are fixture conflicts on your requested dates. Even England international matches may affect availability, so always confirm fixture schedules when booking.

What catering options are available for corporate dining events?

Options include working lunch buffets, street food, grab and go lunch boxes, three-course classic dinner menus, and various refreshment packages. Drinks packages range from £22 plus VAT per person for 1-hour unlimited sparkling wine to £45 plus VAT per person for 3-hour unlimited beer and wine packages.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the upgrade costs?

Basic AV packages start from £795 plus VAT and can go up to £9,100 plus VAT depending on requirements. Standard setups include projectors, screens, microphones, and PA systems. More elaborate packages with additional branding and technical support are available at higher price points.

Can I use external caterers or am I required to use the venue's catering?

The venue works exclusively with Levy Restaurants, part of Compass Group, for all catering requirements. External catering is not permitted as they have an exclusive partnership with their in-house catering provider.

What spaces are available for drinks receptions before or after dining events?

The Canoville Suite features stunning pitch views and can accommodate up to 500 standing for drinks receptions, with hire costs from £3,000 plus VAT (discounted from £5,000 plus VAT). Under the Bridge is available for after-parties with a 1am late license, costing £6,000 plus VAT with a minimum £800 spend on the cash bar.