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What is the room hire cost and minimum food & beverage spend for the Private Dining Room?

The Private Dining Room has a room hire of £1,000 and requires a minimum food & beverage spend of £4,000 including VAT, exclusive of 10% service charge on food & beverage. The minimum spend gives you flexibility to build your own tailor-made package but the actual spend could be higher depending on your requirements.

What capacity does the Private Dining Room accommodate and what is the maximum event duration?

The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 40 guests for private dining events. Based on the quote provided, events typically run from 18:30 to 00:00, allowing for approximately 5.5 hours of event time.

Can you provide halal catering options and alcohol-free packages for dining events?

Yes, the venue can accommodate halal catering requirements with no alcohol service. They can create bespoke mocktail menus and provide alcohol-free dining packages, as evidenced by their ability to cater for Muslim-owned company events and religious dietary requirements.

What Christmas dining packages are available and what do they include?

The venue offers a Christmas package at £145 per person inclusive of VAT with a minimum of 100 attendees. This includes glass of prosecco on arrival, three-course Christmas dinner, half bottle of house wine, half bottle of water, coffee and mince pies, black linen and centrepiece decorations, and May Fair Christmas crackers.

Is there a service charge on food and beverage, and how is it calculated?

Yes, there is a 10% service charge applied to all food and beverage orders, which is exclusive of the quoted minimum spend. This service charge is added on top of the minimum £4,000 food & beverage spend requirement.

How far in advance do I need to book and what is the holding policy?

Quotes are offered on a 'joint option' basis, meaning the space is not automatically held and is offered to multiple clients on a first-come-first-serve basis. You must inform them at your earliest convenience if you want a provisional hold placed on the booking in their system.

What setup time is available before events and can the space be accessed early?

The venue can provide access up to 4 hours before the event start time for setup purposes. This early access allows sufficient time for decoration, catering preparation, and any special arrangements needed for your dining event.

Are there any mandatory additional costs like security for dining events?

For events over 50 guests, security is mandatory as per hotel policy. The cost is £30 per hour with a minimum 6-hour requirement, calculated at 1 security guard per 50-100 guests, which would add £180 minimum to your total event cost.

Can the Private Dining Room accommodate both seated meals and networking receptions?

Yes, the Private Dining Room is described as ideal for both stylish dining and networking events. The space can be configured for seated meals up to 40 guests or adapted for standing networking receptions, making it versatile for different event formats.

What is included in the room hire fee and are there additional AV charges?

The £1,000 room hire fee covers the basic use of the Private Dining Room. Additional AV equipment and services would incur separate charges - for example, screening packages start at £650 for Q&A setups and £2,200 for full screening packages, both inclusive of VAT.