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Dining

What are the room hire rates and minimum catering requirements for business events?

Room hire varies by space and duration - for example, the Council Room costs £1,900 for a full day (07:00-17:30) or £950 for a half day (07:00-13:00). Half-day sessions require minimum catering of tea, coffee and biscuits at £4.10 per person per serving. Full catering packages like the Day Delegate Rate start at £96 per person including room hire, meals and basic AV equipment.

What capacity limits apply to different room configurations for meetings and conferences?

The Council Room accommodates up to 100 people theatre style, 50 theatre style with catering space, 40 cabaret style (8 per table), or 48 boardroom style. The Telford Theatre holds up to 238 delegates theatre style with space for three wheelchairs. Smaller rooms like the Palmer Room hold 40 cabaret style, while breakout rooms like Presidents Dining Room accommodate 15-18 boardroom style.

What are the standard operating hours and late extension fees?

Standard venue access is typically 07:00-17:30 for day events and 18:30-23:00 for evening events. Late extensions incur additional charges: 11pm-midnight costs £500-£550, 11pm-1am costs £1,200-£1,300, and 11pm-2am costs £1,900. Show-round appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the additional AV costs?

Basic rooms include integral 86" LED screens. The Telford Theatre includes comprehensive AV with technician, 10m x 3m projection screen, PA system, digital sound desk, handheld and lapel microphones, and recording facilities. Additional AV costs include LCD projector £135, projection screen £25, PA system £275, and individual microphones £75 each. Technician services cost £500 for up to 10 hours.

How does the provisional booking and payment process work?

The venue offers provisional holds on available dates, which can be arranged by contacting the sales team. Specific payment terms and deposit requirements are not detailed in the available information, but the venue requests confirmation to arrange provisional holds for interested clients.

What catering options and pricing are available for business events?

Catering ranges from basic refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits £4.10 per person) to full meals. Sandwich lunch with sides costs £25 per person, 2-course buffet from £39 per person, and English breakfast £20 per person. The Day Delegate Rate at £96 per person includes all meals, refreshments and room hire. Drinks packages range from £15-£29 per person for 1-3 hours unlimited house wines, beers and soft drinks.

What restrictions apply to decorations, entertainment and external suppliers?

The venue prohibits naked flames and smoke for safety reasons. They work with a range of entertainment suppliers and can provide recommendations. The venue has preferred suppliers but specific vendor approval processes are not detailed in the available information.

Are there minimum numbers required and what happens if attendance is lower than expected?

Most catering packages require minimum numbers - typically 10 for sandwich lunches, 30 for dinner packages, and 40 for some conference packages. The Day Delegate Rate and room hire pricing is based on minimum delegate numbers as specified in each quote. Specific policies for lower attendance are not detailed but would need to be confirmed when booking.