The Great Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall operates on exclusive venue hire only, meaning you have access to all spaces regardless of event size. Dry hire costs £12,000 + VAT for 12 hours, while catered packages range from £73-£219 + VAT per person depending on requirements. Wedding dry hire is £8,500 + VAT with access from 12:00 to 00:00.

The Great Hall accommodates 350 guests maximum for seated dinner, 300 guests in cabaret style with no screens, or 300 guests in theatre style with stage and screens. For standing receptions, the venue can accommodate up to 550 guests throughout the building.

Plaisterers' Hall offers in-house catering packages or dry hire with external caterers. In-house packages include options like DDR (Delegate Day Rate) at £78 + VAT per person, Christmas packages at £106-£132 + VAT per person, and bespoke packages from £155-£219 + VAT per person. External caterers can use kitchen facilities with dry hire.

The venue includes in-house staging, projection systems, PA systems, microphones, lectern, and atmospheric lighting. Additional AV options include large screens with projectors, repeater screens, and tech assistants (up to 10 hours) for an additional cost. The venue has concealed truss points, surround sound speakers, and LED colour-changing cornice lighting.

Most events run from 09:00-17:00 for conferences or 18:30-00:00 for evening events. Wedding access is typically 12:00-00:00, and some packages offer extended hours until 01:00. Early access for setup can be arranged, with some quotes mentioning access from 7am for AV setup or 17:30 for evening event preparation.

All packages include security staff, cloakroom service, and event staff for the duration. The venue provides banqueting furniture, linen, glassware, cutlery and crockery, occasional tables, and up to 300 Plaisterers' Hall chairs or Chiavari chairs (at additional cost). A dancefloor and staging are also included.

While specific minimums aren't always stated, the venue frequently mentions it's a large venue with hire costs that may be higher than anticipated for smaller groups. Some quotes show minimum bar spends of £2,000 + VAT, and the venue often suggests sister venues (Brewers Hall, Coopers Hall) for smaller events.

The venue includes the Great Hall (main space), Livery Hall, Humber Room, Mott Room, Reception space, and a private courtyard. These can be used individually or together - for example, using the Livery Hall for drinks reception and Great Hall for main events, or Humber Room for catering while Great Hall hosts the main event.

The venue allows external caterers to use kitchen facilities and permits external AV suppliers (though specific costs or restrictions should be confirmed). Branding opportunities include screen time, banners, gift bags, and signage. The venue has preferred supplier lists and can provide guidance on recommended external vendors.

Options include unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks packages (typically 2 hours), half bottle of house wine per person, arrival drinks (prosecco or mocktails), and cash/account bar access. Some packages include all-night drinks, and there are minimum bar spend requirements of £2,000 + VAT for certain events.