Business

Dining

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 has a room hire rate of £950.00. The River Room offers full-day hire only (no half-day rates available) with rates varying from £700.00 for evening hire (18:30-23:00) to £1,000.00 for standard full-day hire.

What Day Delegate Rate packages are available 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, 45 classroom, 48 cabaret, or 80 reception. The River Room holds up to 70 theatre, 32 U-shape, 45 classroom, 48 cabaret, or 80 reception. The Gladstone Library can accommodate up to 160 cabaret style.

What breakfast and catering options are available for business events?

Continental breakfast is £35.00 per person including juices, cereals, bread rolls, pastries, cheese, yogurt, berries, salads, muffins, and cut fruit. Full English buffet breakfast is £46.00 per person adding hot items like sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns, tomatoes, bacon, and mushrooms. Tea/coffee with snacks is £5.00 per person per serving.

How long can spaces be held provisionally before confirmation is required?

Spaces are typically held for short periods requiring prompt confirmation. In the correspondence, holds were maintained until specific deadlines like "Wednesday at 3pm" or "by 4pm today," indicating same-day or next-day confirmation requirements for most bookings.

Are there minimum numbers required for Day Delegate Rate packages?

Yes, the Day Delegate Rate package requires a minimum of 25 people at £90.00 per person. Some dinner packages have minimum requirements of 20-40 people, and certain spaces may have their own minimum booking requirements.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included with room hire?

Basic equipment includes flipchart with pads and pens, and complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Additional AV equipment is available at extra cost, including PA systems (from £250.00), microphones (£60.00 each), comfort monitors (£265.00), cameras for live streaming (£615.00), and on-site technicians (£350.00 each).

Can dietary requirements like Halal food be accommodated?

Yes, the venue can cater to Halal menus and offers various dietary accommodations. They also provide vegetarian menu options as standard with their set menus and can accommodate specific dietary requirements when discussed in advance.

What are the timing restrictions for business events and room access?

Events typically run during standard business hours with examples showing 8:00-17:00 or 9:00-17:00 timings. Site visits are available between 10:00-16:30 on available days. Evening access can be arranged but may incur different pricing structures.

Are there interconnecting rooms available for larger conferences with breakout sessions?

Yes, several spaces interconnect including the Gladstone Library which connects to the Reading & Writing Room. The Whitehall Suite works in conjunction with the Whitehall Reception, and syndicate rooms can be arranged on the same floor but in separate parts of the building for larger events requiring multiple spaces.