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Dining

Events

What are the room hire costs and minimum spend requirements for different spaces?

The Meston Suite costs £1,000 room hire for drinks receptions. The Churchill Bar has a £400 room hire cost for arrival drinks. The Whitehall Suite and Reception costs £5,000 room hire with a £5,000 minimum food and beverage spend for 100 attendees. The London Meeting room is £500 room hire, and they cannot match lower rates like £150.

What are the dinner package options and pricing?

Dinner packages start from £120-£145 per person including room hire, sparkling wine on arrival, three-course set menu, half bottle of house wine, mineral water, candelabras, mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. Christmas packages are £145 per person with additional Christmas decorations, crackers and mini mince pies. Minimum numbers are typically 20-80 depending on the package.

What are the maximum capacities for different room setups?

The Meston Suite accommodates 70 theatre, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The Gladstone Library holds 160 cabaret. The Whitehall Suite accommodates 150 dinner & dance or 280 reception. The River Room holds 70 theatre, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, or 80 reception.

What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?

Silver Package: £35 per person for one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks, or £55 with spirits and Prosecco. Gold Package: £55-£65 per person for two hours. Diamond Package: £85-£90 per person for three hours. Champagne Package: £95-£110 per person for three hours including house champagne. Individual bottles start from £43 house wine, £48 sparkling wine, £80 champagne, and £7 bottled beer.

How long can the venue hold space without confirmation?

The venue typically holds space for short periods requiring confirmation by specific deadlines. Examples include holding until Wednesday at 3pm, requiring confirmation by 4pm same day, or by 3pm on specified dates. Space is released if confirmation is not received by the stated deadline.

What catering options are available beyond dinner packages?

Continental breakfast costs £35-£42 per person, Full English buffet £46 per person. Day Delegate Rate packages are £88-£152 per person including breaks, lunch, room hire and equipment. Canapés start from £29 per person, finger food from £55 per person, bowl food from £85 per person. The venue can accommodate halal menus and provides events bar menus for soft drinks.

What AV equipment and technical services are available?

Large PA system with speakers costs £250 plus VAT. Gooseneck microphones are £60 each, handheld microphones £60 each, 42-inch comfort monitors £265. Full HD cameras with tripods cost £615, laptops with Zoom/Teams £35. On-site AV technicians are £350 each for 5-hour periods. Delivery and collection charges are £95 plus VAT.

Are there any access restrictions or special requirements for certain rooms?

The Whitehall Suite and Reception have restricted access via stairs only. Site visits can be arranged and are encouraged, with availability typically from 10am to 4:30pm on weekdays. The venue requires calendar invites for confirmed site visits and asks visitors to check in with reception for meetings and events staff.

What are the typical event timings and any time restrictions?

Events typically run from 8:30am-5pm for day events, 6pm-11pm for evening events, or 9am-5pm for conferences. Evening filming rates apply from 6:30pm-11pm at reduced costs (£700 vs full day rates). The venue operates full-day hire only for filming, not half-day rates.

What additional services and amenities are included?

Dinner packages include manned cloakroom, table plans, menus, candelabras and mirrored centrepieces. Day delegate packages include flipcharts with pads and pens, complimentary Wi-Fi, delegate stationery, mineral water and mints. The venue can arrange virtual tours of spaces and provides drone tours of the property.