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What is the minimum venue hire cost for The Bowl at Co-op Live?

The Bowl venue hire starts at £70,000 + VAT per day, with some quotes showing £100,000 + VAT per day depending on the event requirements. This is the base venue hire cost before any additional services, catering, or equipment.

What is the maximum capacity for dining events in The Bowl?

The Bowl can accommodate up to 2,000 guests for large-scale dinners and awards ceremonies. The space features a modular design with movable staging and draping to create an intimate atmosphere despite its large capacity.

What catering options and pricing are available for events in The Bowl?

Conference catering includes arrival pastries, tea & coffee service, and sandwich lunch at £30 per person per day. For evening events, canapés (choice of 3) cost £17 per person + VAT, and a 2-hour drinks package with unlimited house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks costs £33 per person + VAT.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included with The Bowl?

The Bowl features an in-bowl PA system, rigging capabilities, and auditorium-style setup. The venue can provide staging, screens, projectors, lapel microphones, and handheld microphones, though specific AV pricing is not detailed in the base hire cost.

Are there additional setup costs beyond the daily venue hire?

Yes, setup days incur additional charges. A setup day for The Bowl and Vertu Place costs £30,000 + VAT, which is separate from the main event day hire fees.

Can The Bowl accommodate events requiring exhibition or vendor space?

Yes, The Bowl can be configured for events with exhibition requirements. The space has been quoted for conferences needing expo areas alongside plenary sessions, and the modular design allows for flexible layouts to accommodate vendor stalls.

What is the booking process and budget requirements for The Bowl?

Given the minimum £70,000-£100,000 + VAT venue hire cost, events with budgets significantly below this threshold (such as £2,500 or £10,000) cannot be accommodated. The venue is designed for large-scale corporate events, conferences, and premium dining experiences with substantial budgets.

How far in advance should I book The Bowl and what affects availability?

The Bowl may be unavailable on certain dates due to confirmed concerts and other events. Early booking is essential, and specific dates may be blocked out for existing commitments, so flexibility with dates is recommended when planning events.

What makes The Bowl suitable for annual events and repeat bookings?

The Bowl's modular design allows annual events to grow year on year, making it a permanent home for recurring events. The movable stage and draping system can be reconfigured to accommodate different layouts and capacities as events evolve.

What dining layouts and seating arrangements are possible in The Bowl?

The Bowl can accommodate various dining layouts including banquet-style seating for up to 2,000 guests. The space features draping and movable staging to create intimate dining atmospheres, and can be configured for both formal sit-down meals and networking events with exhibition areas.