Dining

Events

What is the minimum spend requirement for The Great Hall?

The Great Hall has a minimum charge of £50,000 plus VAT, regardless of your actual usage or guest count. This is a non-negotiable minimum that applies to all bookings for this space.

What are the room hire costs for different event spaces?

Room hire varies significantly by space: The Great Hall starts at £50,000+ VAT minimum, weekend hire for The Great Hall is £8,000+ VAT per day, Canoville Suite is £3,000-£5,000+ VAT, Under the Bridge is £6,000-£11,500+ VAT, Harris Suite is £4,000+ VAT, and Tambling Suite is £2,000+ VAT. Prices may increase for events in the 25/26 season.

What mandatory additional costs should I budget for?

Dressing of The Great Hall (carpet and drape) costs £12,500+ VAT and is mandatory. Under the Bridge requires a minimum spend of £800 on the cash bar. Account bar setup carries a £800+ VAT running fee, and there's a £4,000+ VAT setup fee for The Great Hall events.

How do fixture dates affect availability and pricing?

Events cannot be accommodated on match days when Chelsea has home fixtures scheduled. The venue will decline bookings if there's a fixture conflict, and you may be asked to leave the venue if a women's game gets confirmed after your booking. Always confirm fixture schedules before finalizing dates.

What are the capacity limits for different event formats?

The Great Hall accommodates up to 1,000 guests standing reception only - no other setups work for this capacity. Canoville Suite holds up to 500 standing reception, Under the Bridge accommodates up to 550 standing, and smaller suites like Harris and Tambling work for seated events up to 40-100 guests depending on layout.

What catering packages are available and at what cost?

Day Delegate Rates range from £65-£102+ VAT per person including arrival refreshments, breaks, lunch, and room hire. Dinner packages start at £140+ VAT per person including three-course dinner, wine, and room setup. Drinks packages range from £22+ VAT (1hr sparkling) to £45+ VAT (3hr beer & wine).

What are the booking deadlines and hold policies?

The venue requires updates by end of week or they will release held space. For events requiring confirmation, you must respond promptly or risk losing your booking. No specific hold periods are mentioned, but the venue operates on tight turnaround expectations.

Are there restrictions on event timing and access?

Events typically run during standard business hours with some evening options. Under the Bridge has a 1am late license for after-parties. Organizer access may be available from 6:00am on event days, and there may be options for pre-event setup the evening before, though specific timing restrictions aren't detailed.

What audio-visual services are included and what costs extra?

Basic AV packages start from £795+ VAT and can go up to £9,100+ VAT depending on requirements. Peachy Productions is the onsite AV company. Basic setups may include projector, screen, and microphones, but enhanced packages with branding and advanced equipment cost significantly more.

Can events be cancelled without penalty due to fixture changes?

The venue's cancellation policy for fixture conflicts isn't clearly specified in available information. If a women's game gets confirmed after your booking, you may need to leave the venue, but whether this constitutes a penalty-free cancellation requires direct confirmation with the venue.