Business

Events

Weddings

What are the minimum spend requirements for business events at TOCA Social Birmingham?

All areas operate on minimum spend pricing that includes gaming, food, drinks, service charge, and VAT. The Executive Box requires £1,000 minimum spend for 5 hours, while the Corner Bar varies from £3,500 to £10,000 depending on date, time, and group size. Minimum spends are broken down into specific allocations: typically 40% for gaming/room hire, 53-68% for food and drinks, and 6-7% for service charge.

What capacity limits apply to the different business spaces?

The Corner Bar accommodates up to 300 guests standing or 250 seated theatre-style for conferences and meetings. The Executive Box is designed for smaller groups requiring exclusive hire. All spaces can be configured for various event formats including networking receptions, corporate presentations, and private parties.

What gaming and entertainment facilities are included in business bookings?

Business events include access to TOCA's 5 football-based games in dedicated boxes, plus additional entertainment like arcade machines, foosball tables, air hockey, and karaoke booths. The Corner Bar provides up to 8 game boxes that can double as breakout spaces, branding areas, or smaller meeting rooms. A boot room is available for guests to change shoes before playing.

What AV and presentation equipment is provided for corporate events?

The Corner Bar includes one free-standing projector and screen, microphones and clickers for presentations, and TOCA Techsperts to support AV and digital branding requirements. Photo booths with branding opportunities are available, and the venue can accommodate company branding throughout the space.

How does the food and beverage service work for business events?

Food and drinks are served as a bespoke pre-order created from your allocated spend portion of the minimum spend. Food is served on sharing platters featuring American Diner, Latin American, and Asian cuisine including sliders and BAO buns. Drinks options range from welcome drinks (champagne, wines, beers, cocktails) to open bar arrangements with customizable restrictions.

What additional services and amenities are included with business bookings?

Business events include a full hospitality team, designated event manager, private bar service, and private washrooms. Additional amenities include cloakroom and boot hire upon request, and access to all entertainment facilities. TOCA Techsperts provide technical support for any digital or AV requirements throughout the event.

Can the spaces be configured for different types of corporate events?

Yes, the Corner Bar can accommodate various formats including standing networking events (300 capacity), seated theatre-style conferences (250 capacity), and private meetings. The 8 game boxes can be repurposed as interview spaces, branding areas, breakout rooms for meetings, or screening areas, providing flexibility for different corporate event needs.

Do guests need football experience to participate in the gaming activities?

No football knowledge or skills are required - TOCA focuses on fun rather than ability. All 5 games are designed to be accessible for all attendees regardless of experience level. The venue provides a boot room for guests to change into appropriate footwear, and the games are structured as competitive socializing rather than serious football.