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What are the venue hire costs and what's included in the base price?

Venue hire ranges from £2,000-£10,000+VAT depending on the day and event type. The base hire includes event security, complimentary cloakroom facility, bar staff, in-house soft seating furniture, extensive A/V system, 1x lighting engineer, 1x sound engineer, stage, large projector screen, 2x dressing rooms, and event cleaning team. Additional engineers cost £375+VAT for 5 hours if needed.

Is there a minimum spend requirement and how much is it?

Yes, there's a mandatory minimum spend on beverages only ranging from £2,000-£15,000+VAT depending on the event size and day. This can sometimes be negotiated - one quote showed it being removed entirely with hire increased to £8,000+VAT. The minimum spend is separate from and in addition to the venue hire fee.

What are the drink package options and pricing?

Drink packages are priced per person per hour: £6+VAT (tea, coffee, soft drinks), £10+VAT (adds pastries), £12+VAT (beers, wines, soft drinks), £13+VAT (prosecco, beer, soft drinks), £15+VAT (beers, wines, house spirits, soft drinks), £18+VAT (adds 2 draft cocktails from VIP mezz only), £20+VAT (3 cocktail variations or champagne reception). All packages include soft drinks.

How much does the LED screen cost and what's included?

The LED screen costs £500-£2,500+VAT depending on the event and negotiation. All presentations and content creation must be managed by the client, including event day operation. The venue provides the screen but clients are responsible for all content and technical operation during the event.

What food options are available and what do they cost?

Food options include: canapes at £34-£41+VAT for 8 per person, substantial canapes at £37-£44+VAT for 8 per person, and bowl food at £41.50-£44.50+VAT for 3-5 pieces per person. Kitchen buyout is available for £500+VAT. The venue works with various caterers offering canapes, street food stands, bowl food, hot/cold buffets, or 3-course meals.

What are the availability restrictions for different days of the week?

Friday and Saturday dinner slots are heavily booked and often unavailable. The venue frequently asks if dates are flexible when these premium days are requested. Weekday events appear to have better availability, with different pricing structures for different days of the week.

What types of events does The Steel Yard not accept?

The venue does not accept birthday party bookings. All events are 18+ unless otherwise stated, with strict ID requirements - valid passports, photo driving licenses (including provisional), and National ID cards are accepted, but no photocopies or photographs of ID.

What are the additional costs for entertainment and technical services?

DJ services cost £150+VAT per hour. Additional technical engineers beyond the included one cost £375+VAT for 5 hours. The venue has extensive in-house A/V capabilities but additional equipment or engineers incur extra charges. All technical requirements should be discussed during booking to avoid surprise costs.

Can I provide my own drinks and what are the different bar arrangements?

The venue offers two bar arrangements: £10,000+VAT if you provide stock and they manage it, or £3,000+VAT for a cash bar setup. The venue does not offer dry hire - all bookings must include some form of bar service arrangement.

What is the booking and payment process?

The venue uses a 'pencil' system to hold dates while quotes are considered. Pricing varies significantly by date and can be negotiated - discounts are often offered from standard rates. Viewings can be arranged, and the venue provides comprehensive information packages including brochures, tech specs, 3D tours, images, floor plans, and entertainment options.