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What are the weekend minimum spend requirements?

Weekend events have a minimum spend of £4,000 per day. This applies to all Saturday and Sunday bookings regardless of the space or event type.

What delegate packages are available and what do they include?

The Classic Full Day Delegate Package costs £80 plus VAT per person (or £65 plus VAT on Mondays and Fridays) with a minimum of 30 guests. This includes room hire 8am-5pm, arrival tea/coffee with mini pastries, mid-morning refreshments, deli sandwich lunch with fruit/salad and crisps, afternoon tea/coffee with fruit skewers, screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, cloakroom, and directional signage.

What are the capacity limits for seated events?

The venue can accommodate up to 60 people for seated meals. For larger groups requiring seated dining, the venue cannot accommodate more than this number.

What spaces are recommended for business meetings and conferences?

The Council Chamber and Reception Room are most commonly recommended for business events. The Laurie Landeau and Fellows Room are also available for workshops, while the Wolfson Conference Suite offers a soundproof option.

What are the standard access times and can they be extended?

Standard business events typically run from 8am-5pm. Extended hours are available with additional costs - late license to midnight costs £500 plus VAT.

What AV equipment is included and what are the upgrade options?

Standard delegate packages include screen, projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, and handheld microphones. The venue can provide room dimensions and technical specifications upon request for events requiring specific setup requirements.

What catering upgrade options are available beyond the standard package?

Upgrade options include healthy working lunch (option 2) for £5.50 plus VAT per person, bowl food (5 bowls per person) for £11.50 plus VAT per person, and fork buffet lunch for £15.00 plus VAT per person. All upgrades have minimum number requirements.

How does the booking process work and what documents are provided?

After initial enquiry, the venue provides a venue brochure, sample event menu, and bespoke proposal. Clients can request a provision hold on their preferred date and book site visits to view the spaces.

Are there any restrictions on external suppliers or special requirements?

The venue works with Searcys for catering and can accommodate bespoke proposals. Specific vendor requirements and restrictions are discussed on a case-by-case basis during the proposal stage.

What happens if the venue cannot accommodate an event?

If the venue cannot accommodate an enquiry due to capacity, budget constraints, or availability, they will help find alternative venues for the client rather than simply declining the booking.