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What are the minimum catering spend requirements for dining events?

Six Park Place requires minimum catering spends that vary by room and event type. For example, the Hall of India & Pakistan requires £3,250 plus VAT per day minimum spend, while smaller events may have lower minimums starting around £1,500 plus VAT. All events must use the venue's in-house catering as dry hire is not available.

What dining packages are available and what do they include?

The venue offers several dining packages including a £137 plus VAT per person gala dinner package (minimum 60 guests) with arrival sparkling wine, three-course meal, half bottle of house wine, port, cheese platter, and room hire from 6pm-11pm. Wedding packages start at £244 plus VAT per person (minimum 30 guests) including one-hour reception, canapés, three-course dinner, wine, and champagne toast.

Is dry hire available for private dining events?

No, Six Park Place does not offer dry hire due to very limited kitchen facilities available to external caterers. All events must use the venue's in-house catering services, and this policy applies to all dining events including weddings, corporate dinners, and private celebrations.

What are the capacity limits for seated dining in different spaces?

Dining capacities vary by room: the Princess Alexandra Hall seats 40 guests on round tables with dance floor space or 80 guests cabaret style, the Hall of India & Pakistan seats 80-120 guests on round tables, and smaller spaces like the Park Room accommodate 12 guests for round table dining. Maximum standing reception capacity is typically higher than seated dining.

What are the standard access times and restrictions for dining events?

Access times vary by event type and room. Wedding dinners typically run 6pm-11pm, corporate events often have 8am-5pm access, and evening dining events usually finish by 11pm. The venue requires full vacation by specified times, and setup times are included in the hire period rather than provided as additional access.

What additional charges apply beyond the base package prices?

A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to all food and beverage invoices (you can opt out by informing the team before final invoicing). Piano hire costs £200 plus VAT plus tuning, and entertainment like pianists start from £250-£300. Choice menus (maximum 3 options per course) add £11 plus VAT per person.

What is the booking and payment process for dining events?

To confirm booking, provide written confirmation with contact details and billing address. A signed contract plus deposit (100% of room hire and minimum catering spend, or 100% of package price based on minimum numbers) is required within one week of confirmation. Full payment terms are outlined in the contract.

What dining room setups and layouts are available?

The venue offers flexible dining arrangements including round tables, cabaret style (72 guests in Hall of India), theatre style, and boardroom setups. Some rooms can accommodate both dining and reception areas, while others like Princess Alexandra Hall can include space for dance floors alongside dining tables.

Are there restrictions on menu choices and dietary requirements?

All guests are typically served the same menu, with exceptions made for dietary requirements. If you want choice menus with multiple options per course (maximum 3 options), there's an additional charge of £11 plus VAT per person. The venue can accommodate various dietary needs through their in-house catering team.

What audio-visual equipment is included for dining events with presentations?

Many dining rooms include integrated AV systems with screens, projectors, sound systems, microphones, and lecterns. The Princess Alexandra Hall features advanced technology with integrated audio-visual systems, while other rooms have varying levels of AV equipment included in the room hire.