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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 minimum. This is the base venue hire cost before any additional services, catering, or equipment.

What capacity does The Bowl accommodate and when is it required?

The Bowl is required for events with larger attendee numbers, specifically mentioned for events with 4,000 attendees. For smaller events under this threshold, other spaces within Co-op Live may be more suitable and cost-effective.

How much does catering cost for large conferences at Co-op Live?

Conference catering is priced at £30 per person per day, including arrival pastries, 3 servings of tea & coffee, and sandwich lunch. For a 1,000-person event, this totals £30,000 per day before VAT.

What are the costs for drinks receptions and evening events?

Drinks packages cost £33 per person for 2 hours of unlimited house beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks. Canapés are available at £17 per person for a choice of 3 options, totaling £50 per person for a complete drinks reception package.

Is there an additional setup day charge for multi-day events?

Yes, setup days incur separate charges. For large events, setup day venue hire for The Bowl and Vertu Place costs £30,000 + VAT, typically scheduled on the Monday before a Tuesday-Wednesday event.

How far in advance do I need to book and what affects availability?

Co-op Live operates as a concert venue with confirmed shows that block certain dates. Specific dates may be unavailable due to existing concerts, so early enquiry is essential to secure preferred dates.

What AV and technical equipment is included in the venue hire?

The venue offers in-house AV capabilities including screens, PA systems, microphones (lapel and handheld), and staging. Specific technical requirements and costs are quoted based on individual event needs and are not included in the base venue hire price.

Are there different pricing tiers based on the day of the week?

Yes, pricing varies by day of the week. Setup days (typically Mondays) are charged at £30,000 + VAT, while event days (Tuesday-Wednesday) are charged at the full rate of £100,000 + VAT per day.

What is the total budget range for a large-scale conference?

For a 1,000-person, 2-day conference with setup, venue hire totals £340,000 + VAT. This includes 3 days of venue hire (£260,000), catering for 2 days (£60,000), and one evening drinks reception (£50,000).

Can smaller events with modest budgets be accommodated?

Events with budgets under £10,000 are typically not suitable for The Bowl space, as the minimum venue hire alone starts at £70,000 + VAT. Co-op Live may have other smaller spaces more appropriate for lower-budget events.