Business

Dining

Events

What is the minimum spend requirement for the Private Dining Room?

The minimum spend varies by event size and type. For smaller groups (10-15 people), the minimum spend is £2,000 including VAT on food and beverages, excluding the 12.5% service charge. For larger events (25-30 people), the minimum spend increases to £5,000 on food and beverage excluding service charge, with room hire complimentary when this minimum is met.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements?

The Private Dining Room accommodates up to 24 guests seated for dining or meetings, and up to 40 guests for standing receptions. Theatre-style seating can be arranged for up to 50 people when using both the Private Dining Area and adjacent Private Dining Room together.

What is included in the Daily Delegate Rate package?

Daily Delegate Rate packages start from £110 per person and include standard meeting room setup with natural daylight and garden views. The room features an in-built plasma screen, though specific inclusions for refreshments, lunch, and additional services would need to be confirmed based on your requirements.

What are the food and beverage pricing options?

Canapé options include 5 canapés at £35 per person or 10 canapés at £55 per person. Bowl food starts from £40 per person, sharing boards are £36 per person, and 3-course dinner menus start from £80 per person. House wine starts from £40 per bottle, house champagne from £99 per bottle, bottled beer £8, and soft drinks £6 per serving.

Is there a service charge and how much is it?

A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to all food and beverage bills. This service charge is excluded from minimum spend calculations, so you need to budget for it as an additional cost on top of your food and beverage total.

What audiovisual equipment is available and are there additional costs?

The room includes an in-built plasma screen as standard. For additional AV requirements like microphones and chairs for presentations, these are outsourced to external suppliers and quoted separately. The venue will provide specific pricing once requirements are confirmed.

How long are provisional bookings held before release?

Provisional bookings are typically held for a limited time period before being released if no confirmation is received. Based on correspondence patterns, spaces may be released within 1-2 weeks without client feedback, so prompt confirmation is essential to secure your preferred date.

What are the room's key features and location benefits?

The Private Dining Room is located in COMO The Halkin hotel in Belgravia at 19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB. The space features natural daylight, large windows overlooking the hotel's garden, and provides an elegant, discreet environment suitable for business meetings and private dining events.