Events

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Weddings

What are the venue hire costs for Clissold House?

Wedding ceremony hire costs £480 including VAT for a 50-minute slot. Children's birthday parties cost £390 + VAT Monday-Friday or £495 + VAT on Sundays, available in 3-hour slots (10am-1pm or 3pm-6pm). Other private event pricing varies by date and time - contact the venue for specific quotes as rates depend on your chosen date.

What are the capacity limits for different event types?

For seated meals with furniture, the maximum capacity is 80 guests when combining both available rooms. For standing events with just a bar and DJ, capacity can reach 100 guests. Individual rooms have lower capacities - contact the venue for specific room breakdowns based on your event layout requirements.

What mandatory additional costs should I budget for?

Security is mandatory for most bookings - costs and minimum hours are detailed on their extras page. All food and beverages must be provided by accredited caterers, or you can bring your own caterer for a £535-£550 + VAT buyout fee (conflicting amounts mentioned) plus they must pass an accreditation process before approval.

What are the restrictions on catering and bar service?

Clissold House operates as a 'dry hire' venue, meaning all food and beverages must come from their list of accredited caterers. If you want to use your own caterer, there's a £535-£550 + VAT buyout fee and they must complete an accreditation process before being approved to work at the venue.

What are the time restrictions and availability rules?

Children's birthday parties are not conducted on Saturdays at any Hackney venue. Wedding ceremonies start on the hour with 15 minutes beforehand for guest arrival and setup. The latest Saturday ceremony slot is 1pm, with other days having different time restrictions. Some dates show availability only from 7pm onwards.

How does the booking and payment process work?

The venue offers provisional holds for 5 days initially, then requires signed contracts on pages 2 and 12. Payment links expire after 10 business days if not completed. For weddings, you must separately confirm registrar availability through Hackney's approved premises booking form before finalizing your venue booking.

What's included in the venue hire fee?

The venue hire fee includes complimentary use of furniture for your event. Wedding ceremony bookings include a 50-minute time slot with 15 minutes before the ceremony for guest arrival and any room setup you need to do.

Are there any day-of-week or seasonal restrictions I should know about?

Children's birthday parties are not available on Saturdays at any venue. Wedding ceremony slots have different time restrictions depending on the day - Saturdays have a latest ceremony time of 1pm, while other days may have different available slots. Some dates may only have evening availability from 7pm onwards.