Church House Westminster

Minimum venue hire is £8,000 ex VAT for weekend bookings. Catering has a minimum spend of £69.50 per person with a minimum of 250 guests (£17,375 total). For smaller events, there's a minimum catering spend of £2,500 ex VAT based on 100 guests, and some spaces require minimum spends of £41.50 per person with 280 minimum guests.

Key spaces include Assembly Hall (main conference space), Hoare Memorial Hall (catering and exhibitions), Harvey Goodwin Suite (180 theatre, breakout space), Bishops Partridge Hall (150 standing for drinks receptions), and Convocation Hall (100 theatre). Multiple spaces can be combined, such as Assembly Hall with Hoare Memorial Hall for larger events with separate catering areas.

AV packages start from £4,495 ex VAT. Assembly Hall AV package is £3,995 ex VAT including 4K laser projector, screens, sound system, microphones, and engineers. Harvey Goodwin Suite AV is £2,330 ex VAT with projector, screen, and sound system. All packages include WiFi access and technical support staff.

Standard event hours are 8:30am-5:00pm for day events, extending to 6:00pm for drinks receptions. Evening setup access is available 6:00pm-8:00pm the night prior for £11,940 ex VAT (must clear by 10:00pm). Events requiring early morning access from 6:30am can be accommodated with additional charges.

Popular dates book up quickly - several enquiries show venues fully booked months in advance for specific dates. The venue offers 2nd option holds while clients make decisions. Site visits can be arranged, and proposals are provided with detailed breakdowns of all costs including venue hire, catering, and AV requirements.

Catering is provided by in-house partner Searcys with options including Day Delegate Rates (DDR), fork buffets, afternoon tea, and drinks receptions. DDR packages start from £49.50 per person including refreshments and lunch. External catering arrangements are not mentioned in available information, suggesting in-house catering is standard.

The venue accommodates various business events including conferences, award ceremonies, corporate parties, and exhibitions. Boxing events and theatrical productions have been hosted, indicating flexibility. Filming enquiries are handled by a specialist team member, suggesting media production is supported with appropriate arrangements.

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT (20% additional). Weekend bookings incur higher minimum spends and AV packages cost an extra £500. Additional costs may include security (rates not specified), extended hours access, and gallery overflow speakers (£350 ex VAT). Proposals include detailed breakdowns of all mandatory costs.

The venue supports hybrid events with recording capabilities and live streaming via Zoom Webinar. Technical packages include comfort monitors, multiple microphone options (lapel, handheld, lectern), professional sound systems, and high-powered projectors. Dedicated technical engineers are included in AV packages to support complex setups.

The venue is located in Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ with easy access to central London transport. Full accessibility is supported as mentioned in client requirements discussions. The historic Grade II listed building maintains traditional features while accommodating modern accessibility needs for business events.