Business

Dining

Events

What are the room hire rates for business meetings and how do they vary by space?

The London Meeting room is available at £500.00 room hire. The Thames Suite room hire is £950.00. The River Room pricing varies - it was offered at £1000 reduced rate for filming, with full day rates only (no half-day options available).

What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and what do they include?

The Day Delegate Rate is £90.00 per person (reduced from £105.00) with a minimum of 25 people. This includes arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning break, working buffet lunch served in the meeting room, afternoon tea/coffee break, room hire, flipchart with pads and pens, delegate stationery (pads, pens, mineral water and mints), and complimentary Wi-Fi.

What are the capacity limits for different meeting room setups?

The Meston Suite accommodates up to 70 theatre style, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The River Room holds up to 26 boardroom, 70 theatre, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The Gladstone Library can accommodate up to 160 cabaret style.

How long can the venue hold space without confirmation and what are the booking requirements?

The venue typically holds space for short periods - examples show holds until Wednesday at 3pm or requiring confirmation by 4pm the same day. Confirmation is required to secure the booking, and spaces are released if no confirmation is received by the specified deadline.

What catering options are available for business meetings beyond the Day Delegate Rate?

Continental breakfast is £35.00 per person, Full English breakfast buffet is £46.00 per person. Tea/coffee with snacks is £5.00 per person per serving. Sandwich menus are £32.50 per person. All catering can accommodate dietary requirements including Halal options.

What AV equipment and technical support is available for presentations?

Basic AV setup includes flipcharts with pads and pens included in Day Delegate Rate. For more advanced needs, large PA systems cost £250.00 plus VAT, gooseneck microphones are £60.00 each, handheld microphones £60.00 each, and 42" comfort monitors £265.00 plus VAT. On-site AV technicians are available at £350.00 per technician.

Are there interconnecting spaces available for larger corporate events with breakout sessions?

Yes, several spaces interconnect. The Gladstone Library connects to the Reading & Writing Room. The Whitehall Suite works with the Whitehall Reception which divides into 3 separate flexible spaces. Syndicate rooms can be arranged on the same floor but in different parts of the building for larger conferences.

What are the minimum numbers required for different packages and spaces?

Day Delegate Rate packages require a minimum of 25 people. Dinner packages have minimums of 20-40 people depending on the specific package. Some room hire options like the London Meeting room appear to have no stated minimum, while others are tied to catering package minimums.

Can external catering or special dietary requirements be accommodated?

The venue can cater to Halal menus and has indicated flexibility with dietary requirements. However, there's no clear indication that external catering is permitted - all examples show in-house catering options and packages.

What are the typical event timings and access hours for business meetings?

Business events typically run 9:00-17:00 or 8:00-17:00. Site visits are available from 10:00-16:30. The venue appears to offer flexibility with timing, and access can be arranged earlier than event start times when needed for setup.