Dining at The Midland Hotel

Versatile ground floor suite with natural light, air conditioning, and staging. Ideal for events.

From: £39 per person

Capacity: Up to 500 guests

Events at Brickhouse Social

A versatile venue with bar, pool hall, rooftop terrace, and nightclub. Ideal for large events.

From: £10500 per person

Capacity: Up to 1000 guests

Events at The Midland Manchester

A versatile conference suite with natural light, partition options, and a private bar.

From: £40 per person

Capacity: Up to 700 guests

Weddings at Manchester Monastery

A stunning Gothic-style venue for weddings and events, featuring unique architecture and flexibility.

From: £100 per person

Capacity: Up to 2000 guests

Events at Manchester Central

A versatile, modern event space in a historic venue. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and functions.

From: £2000 per person

Capacity: Up to 1500 guests

How much deposit is standard for hiring a venue for 500 people?

Venues typically require a 25% deposit of the minimum spend—£2,000–£3,750—payable upon booking. The balance is due 30 days before the event date.

What is the typical hire cost for a 500-person terrace in Manchester?

Expect a full-hire minimum spend of £8,000–£15,000 for mid- to high-end terraces. Peak-season weekends (June–August) may rise by 15–20%. A per-head estimate runs at £100–£150, excluding F&B.

What outdoor furniture layout suits 500-guest corporate parties?

Combine 50 high tables (4 people each) and 25 lounge sets (4 people each). Reserve a 200 sqm dance or presentation zone at one end. Ensure 2 m between seating clusters for FR compliance.

How much space per person is recommended on a 500-guest terrace?

Allow 3–4 sqm per person outdoors to ensure comfortable circulation. For 500 guests you need 1,500–2,000 sqm of usable terrace area, plus 200–300 sqm of covered backup space for weather contingencies.

What staffing ratios work for a 500-person terrace event?

Aim for 1 staff per 25 guests—20 イベントスタッフ plus 8 security personnel. Include two dedicated bar staff per bar for a 500-head event to maintain 2-minute service times.

How do I plan weather backup for 500-guest outdoor events?

Secure partial covers or marquees covering at least 20% of the footprint (300–400 sqm). Contract 4–6 high-output patio heaters and test them on site. Identify two indoor support spaces (200–300 sqm) within 100 m for rapid switch-over.

What power and AV specs suit a 500-person terrace?

Provide 32 A three-phase power with six 13 A outlets. Plan for a 5 kW PA system with four satellite speakers, a 10 kW main stack, plus 8 m of truss for lights. Reserve a secure AV room near the terrace for gear storage.

How accessible should transport be for 500 guests in Manchester?

Choose terraces within 1.5 km of major stations (Piccadilly/Oxford Road). Arrange 4–6 shuttle minibuses for 20 people each from central hotels. Confirm at least 250 car parks in a 1 km radius or private coach drop-off.