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What are the hire rates and minimum catering requirements for Cinema 1?

Cinema 1 day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT and evening hire (17:30-23:00) costs £5,100+VAT. Both require a minimum catering spend of £5,000+VAT. The venue has a capacity of 280 people in raked auditorium seating.

What AV equipment is included with Cinema 1 hire?

Cinema 1 includes a 34,000lms 4K DLP cinema projector with 1920 x 1080 50i HD resolution, screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full use of house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting. The lighting can be colour-washed to match corporate colours.

What are the capacity options for different event setups in the Frobisher Rooms?

The Frobisher Triple Room accommodates 170 theatre style or 96 cabaret style. Individual Frobisher Suites range from 10-170 theatre, 24-100 classroom, 16-32 boardroom, 24-96 cabaret, 50-175 reception, or 50-150 fork buffet. The rooms have sliding partitions to create larger spaces when needed.

How much does it cost to hire the Frobisher Triple Room and what's included?

The Frobisher Triple Room day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £3,200+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT. An overnight hold costs an additional £950+VAT. The hire includes LCD projector (8000lms WUXGA resolution), screen, and Wi-Fi.

What are the hire costs for the Garden Room & Conservatory space?

Evening venue hire (17:30-00:00) for the Garden Room & Conservatory costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. The space accommodates 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, 180 seated buffet, or 350 fork buffet.

What additional AV equipment can be hired and at what cost?

Additional equipment includes PA System & Microphone for £111+VAT (some quotes show £122+VAT), and 55" LCD Screens for £175+VAT (some quotes show £216+VAT). These are in addition to the standard equipment included with venue hire.

What are the standard event hours and setup times?

Day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire runs 17:30-00:00 or 18:00-00:00 depending on the space. Tenancy times include setup and de-rig - the venue recommends 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig. Additional hours can be arranged by speaking to your sales contact.

When must payment be made for confirmed bookings?

Invoice payment must be completed prior to the event going ahead. The venue requires both signed contracts and payment before events can proceed, as confirmed in their booking correspondence.

Are there any capacity restrictions for the 220-capacity spaces?

Both Cinema 1 and Auditorium 1 have 220-person capacities and can be fully booked, making them unavailable for certain dates. The venue recommends checking date flexibility if your preferred date is unavailable for these popular spaces.

What catering arrangements are available and who provides the service?

Catering is provided by Searcys with various menu options available. All spaces have mandatory minimum catering spends ranging from £1,500+VAT to £5,000+VAT depending on the venue. The banqueting team can discuss theming and create original menus tailored to your event.