Business

Dining

What are the package pricing options for business meetings at Bakers' Hall?

The Print Room offers a comprehensive package at £125 +VAT per person for 8 guests, including venue hire from 09:00-16:00, continental breakfast buffet with tea/coffee/orange juice, sandwich lunch with soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout the meeting, jugs of water, and use of on-site AV equipment. For larger groups, the Livery Hall DDR package is £70 +VAT per person (minimum 25 guests) from 09:00-17:00, including arrival pastries, mid-morning/afternoon refreshments, sandwich lunch, and basic AV equipment.

What are the capacity limits for different spaces at Bakers' Hall?

The Print Room accommodates up to 8 people for intimate meetings. The Livery Hall can handle larger groups with a minimum of 25 guests for the DDR package, though the venue has indicated they cannot accommodate events requiring more than 100 people. For events exceeding their capacity limits, they will decline the booking.

What AV equipment is included in the venue hire?

The Print Room has AV equipment installed and you only need to bring your laptop to connect. The Livery Hall packages include a pull-up screen and projector, one handheld microphone with PA system, and one flip chart with pens. All basic presentation equipment is provided as standard with the packages.

Can I extend the venue hire hours and what does it cost?

Yes, you can extend venue hire hours for an additional cost. If you want to start at 8:00am instead of the standard 9:00am start time, there is a one-off charge of £100 +VAT. The venue can accommodate events from as early as 08:00 and as late as 17:00 for day events.

What catering is included in the business packages?

The Print Room package includes continental breakfast buffet, sandwich lunch with soft drinks, and tea/coffee throughout the day. The Livery Hall DDR package includes arrival tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee/biscuits, sandwich lunch with fruit juice, mid-afternoon tea/coffee/biscuits, plus jugs of water throughout the day and notepads/pens per person.

How does the booking process work and can dates be held?

The venue can place dates on hold in their diary while you make your decision. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis and will check availability before confirming bookings. If your preferred date is unavailable, they may suggest alternative dates or ask if your timing is flexible.

Are there minimum guest requirements for bookings?

Yes, the Livery Hall DDR package has a minimum requirement of 25 guests at £70 +VAT per person. The Print Room package is designed for 8 guests at £125 +VAT per person, though it's unclear if this is a strict minimum or just the quoted group size.

Can the Print Room be used as a breakout space with other rooms?

Yes, the Print Room can be hired in conjunction with other function rooms and serves as an excellent breakout area for larger events, subject to availability. This allows for flexible event configurations when booking multiple spaces within Bakers' Hall.

What happens if the venue is already booked on my preferred date?

If your preferred date is unavailable due to existing bookings, the venue will inform you immediately and may suggest alternative dates. They operate a strict booking policy and cannot accommodate overlapping events, particularly noting conflicts between daytime and evening events on the same date.

Are venue visits available before booking?

Yes, venue visits can be arranged before making your final booking decision. The events team encourages site visits to help you assess whether the space meets your requirements and can coordinate these visits as part of the booking process.