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What are the venue hire costs for the main event spaces at 60 Great Queen Street?

The Grand Temple costs £20,000 + VAT per day with access from 7am-11pm, and rig/de-rig days are available at 50% discount. The Gallery Suite and Ante Room costs £5,000 + VAT per day with the same access hours. Late license extensions until 2am are available for £750 per hour but are not included in the base venue hire.

What are the capacity limits for different event formats in the main spaces?

The Grand Temple accommodates 900 theatre-style with catering, 280 cabaret, 600 reception, or 450 seated dinner. The Gallery and Ante Room holds 180 ceremony, 300 reception, or 180 seated dinner. The venue can accommodate a maximum of 1,300 guests for standing events across multiple rooms.

Are there restrictions on the types of events allowed at the venue?

The venue does not allow concerts due to licensing terms. Musical theatre productions with live music are permitted, but pure concert performances are prohibited. All events must comply with the venue's licensing requirements and end times.

What catering arrangements are required and who provides the service?

The venue works exclusively with Moving Venue as their catering partner - no external caterers are permitted. All food and beverage must be provided through Moving Venue, and they can accommodate various formats from canapés to three-course seated dinners with wine packages.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what needs to be hired separately?

The Grand Temple has no built-in AV equipment, so everything including screens, sound systems, lighting, and staging must be brought in by external suppliers. The venue provides a list of recommended AV suppliers who are familiar with the space and its technical requirements.

What is included in the venue hire fee and what are additional mandatory costs?

Venue hire includes security and cleaning for the live event day only. Additional mandatory costs include all catering through Moving Venue, any required AV equipment rental, and late license fees of £750 per hour if extending beyond 11pm. Setup and breakdown days are charged at 50% of the daily rate.

What are the standard access times and setup requirements for events?

Standard access is 7am-11pm, with late license available until 2am for an additional fee. Rig and de-rig days are available at 50% of the venue hire rate. The venue recommends arranging setup the day before major events, particularly for complex productions requiring staging or extensive AV.

Does the venue provide box office facilities or ticket sales services?

The venue does not have box office facilities. If you are selling tickets to your event, you must arrange your own ticketing system and sales process independently. The venue can accommodate events with pre-sold tickets but cannot handle ticket sales or collection.

What spaces are available for guest arrival and pre-event reception?

Guests enter through the exclusive bronze Tower Doors into the marble entrance hall with sweeping staircase and historic cloakroom. The Vestibules serve as an ideal drinks reception area before guests move to the main event space, and can be divided into three distinct areas using decorative doors.

Are there minimum spend requirements or guest number restrictions?

While specific minimum spends aren't detailed, the venue indicates budget requirements that suggest events under certain thresholds may not be viable. For large events over 1,000 guests, the venue can only accommodate up to 1,300 maximum across multiple rooms, and some event formats may not be suitable for the available spaces.