Frequently Asked Questions
What are the room hire costs for private dining events at Asia House?
Room hire varies by space and duration. The Hutchison Room costs £750 per day for up to 20 guests boardroom style or 40 banquet style. Fine Rooms 1 & 2 combined cost £2,300 for 09:00-17:00 and can accommodate up to 80 guests banquet style for sit-down meals. All prices are plus VAT, and waiting staff are not included in basic room hire quotations.
What are the capacity limits for different dining setups?
The Hutchison Room seats up to 18 boardroom style and 40 banquet style. Fine Rooms 1 & 2 combined accommodate up to 80 guests banquet style for sit-down meals or 170 guests reception style. For private dining events under 240 guests, Asia House can accommodate most requirements across their various spaces.
What catering options and minimum orders apply?
Asia House offers Day Delegate Rate packages at £75+VAT per person with a 25-guest minimum, including pastries, tea/coffee, and hot/cold fork buffet. Hot or cold fork buffets have a 15-guest minimum, while sandwich lunches require a 10-guest minimum. Three-course festive meals are available, and all beverages are charged on consumption with no minimum spend requirement.
Can I use external caterers for my private dining event?
Yes, external caterers are permitted with a dry hire fee of £600+VAT, which includes use of the ground floor kitchen. However, Asia House will not provide equipment, tables, chairs, linen, cutlery, glassware, or waiting staff with dry hire. Additional corkage charges apply: £12+VAT per wine bottle, £15+VAT per champagne bottle, and £1+VAT per beer bottle.
What are the standard event hours and late license options?
Standard events typically run 09:00-17:00 for daytime or until 22:00 for evening events. A late license can be acquired until midnight for an additional £500+VAT per hour from 10pm. Weekend availability exists, with Saturday events quoted at higher rates than weekday bookings.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible for dining events?
Yes, Asia House is fully accessible. The Hutchison Room is wheelchair accessible, with a lift providing access to bathrooms. For building entry/exit, a ramp is placed outside for wheelchair users and will be set up before guest arrival and again when guests leave. The venue cannot accommodate wheelchair users who require stairlifts.
What AV equipment is available and what are the costs?
Available AV includes plasma TVs (£150+VAT), conference projectors (£250+VAT), PA systems (£300+VAT), and microphones (£85+VAT each). An AV technician costs £85+VAT per hour with a 4-hour minimum and is recommended when using more than 3 handheld microphones or any lapel microphones.
What additional costs should I budget beyond room hire?
Beyond room hire, budget for waiting staff (not included in basic quotes), AV equipment if needed, and any catering. For gallery events requiring wall installations, a mandatory technician costs £600+VAT for hanging/removal. All prices are plus VAT, and there are no hidden service charges mentioned in the quotations.
How far in advance should I book and what is the payment process?
Booking timelines vary by availability, but invoices must be paid before the event date. One example shows an invoice sent on May 23rd that was overdue and required payment before the event. Contact the venue directly to discuss specific dates, place spaces on hold, and arrange viewings.
What dining layouts and room combinations are possible?
The Hutchison Room works well for intimate boardroom dining up to 18 guests or banquet style up to 40 guests. Fine Rooms 1 & 2 can be used separately or combined, with Room 1 set for dining and Room 2 as a bar/reception area. The Library & Studio combination accommodates up to 26 guests on one large table or 34 guests cabaret style.
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