Business

What are the room hire rates and capacity limits for business events?

Herringham Hall hires at £1,650 VAT exempt and can accommodate up to 50 people in cabaret style with catering tables at the back and a top table for 5. The venue operates a tiered seating system for larger audiences up to 370 in the main auditorium space.

What AV equipment is included and what are the costs for additional technical support?

Basic AV includes projector with laptop link (venue provides laptop), lectern, and 1 roving microphone. For events requiring AV technician support, this is available for 8:00-18:00 hours at additional cost. More substantial AV packages start from £3,500 + VAT depending on requirements.

What is the Day Delegate Package and what does it include?

The Day Delegate Package (DDR 2025) is priced at £50 per person and includes conference facilities, catering tables, and dedicated technician support. This package is suitable for full-day conferences and includes access to light, spacious function rooms.

What are the Wi-Fi connection details for business events?

For presenters connecting laptops via the lectern, use Username: Conf00048, Password: bell-wear-yard-3 for Herringham Hall. Guests can access Wi-Fi by connecting to RUL network and selecting Visitor option.

What is the final submission deadline for event details?

All event details must be finalized one week before the event date, with a strict 48-hour policy for final updates. For example, if your event is on the 26th, final submission is required by 9:00 AM on the 19th, with everything finalized by the 18th.

Are external caterers permitted for business events?

External caterers are not permitted. The venue requires use of their in-house catering services only, with various menu options available including fine dining packages and conference catering.

What payment methods are accepted and what are the deposit requirements?

Payment is processed through Flywire online system, though BACS transfers can be arranged if needed (Account: Regent's University London Ltd, Sort Code: 20-65-82, Account Number: 90942847). Deposits are structured as 10% initial deposit and 80% balance payment.

What rooms are available for different parts of business events?

Multiple spaces can be utilized: Herringham Hall for main conferences (cabaret style for 50), Knapp Gallery for breakout sessions and catering (boardroom setup for 21), Tuke Common Room for dinners (cabaret style with 4 tables of 8 plus 1 table of 10), and meeting rooms below Knapp Gallery can be reserved.

What security and access arrangements are required?

Security access must be arranged in advance, with specific times communicated to the security team. For example, access to rooms like Tuke Common Room requires security clearance from 8:00 AM on event days.

What are the setup options and room configurations available?

Rooms can be configured in multiple styles: cabaret style (tables with chairs), boardroom setup, theatre style with tiered seating up to 370, and various combinations with catering tables positioned at the back of rooms and top tables for presenters.