VUE West End

Screen hire starts from £600 + VAT for the smallest 40-seat screen at Vue Piccadilly, £1,422 + VAT for a 79-seat screen at West End, up to £9,100 + VAT for the largest 270-seat screen. Mid-range options include 138-seat screens from £2,100 + VAT and 168-seat screens at Piccadilly. All prices are for basic screen hire only and don't include AV equipment, catering, or bar space.

Basic AV packages start at £800-850 + VAT and include cinema projector, sound system, 4 handheld mics, 1 lectern, 1 clicker, 1 technician, and HDMI laptop connection. Digital poster screens cost £75-90 + VAT, and foyer video walls are £350-390 + VAT. All content must be on one PowerPoint presentation with embedded videos, and laptops must have HDMI connection.

Vue West End requires a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice for all private screenings and events. This lead time is mandatory and bookings cannot be accommodated at shorter notice.

Basic catering includes popcorn and water at £4.50 per person + VAT, with soft drink upgrades at £2.50 per person and chocolate pouches at £3.00 per person. Full day delegate rates (DDR) start at £45-107 per person + VAT including multiple tea/coffee breaks, lunch buffet, and venue hire. Drinks receptions cost £16-20 per person + VAT for unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Yes, you can screen your own content but you must provide written authorization from the film distributor and deliver content in DCP format at least 10 days before the screening date. Vue's screen content department must approve all private film screenings, and this approval process is factored into the 3-week minimum notice requirement.

Private bar hire costs £500-700 + VAT and can accommodate 50-80 people standing. The mezzanine bar includes video wall branding and space for up to 5 exhibition tables. Bar access is typically included in full-day hires but may have separate timing restrictions depending on the screen booked.

Events typically run during cinema operating hours with access from 8:30am-11:30pm. Setup access can be arranged from 7pm-11pm the night before for £8,000 + VAT. Full day hires usually run 8am-5pm, while evening events commonly start around 6-8pm and finish by 11:30pm.

External catering requires special permission and is not standard practice. However, technical equipment like induction stoves, microwaves, and heat guns can be brought in if PAT tested. All external suppliers and equipment must be approved in advance, and additional setup fees may apply.

Bookings require a signed contract with company details including registered office address, main contact information, and phone number. Invoices are sent after contract signing and don't typically require purchase order numbers. Payment terms and deposit requirements vary by event size and duration.

Yes, events can utilize multiple spaces including different sized screens and the private bar area. However, availability varies by date and some combinations may not be possible. For example, on certain dates the bar may be available at Piccadilly but not West End, requiring venue flexibility.