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What are the room hire rates and what's included in the base price?

Room hire rates vary by space: Marylebone £750 per day (reduced from £1050), Bond Street £1500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair £450 each per day. Base hire includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, 1 flipchart with pads and pens, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

Marylebone accommodates maximum 45 people in theatre setup. Bond Street holds up to 70 people banquet style (10 per table) or 100 theatre style. Park Lane ballroom fits up to 280 theatre style or 240 reception. Hyde Park is the largest space accommodating up to 500 people with flexible configurations.

What are the Day Delegate Package rates and what do they include?

Day Delegate Packages range from £65-£89 per person with minimum numbers required (typically 100-150 people minimum). Packages include arrival tea/coffee with treats, mid-morning refreshments, delegate lunch, mid-afternoon tea/coffee, room hire 9am-5pm, pads/pens, mineral water, screen, LCD projector, flipchart, and VAT.

What are the catering costs for meetings without full delegate packages?

Individual catering options include: unlimited tea/coffee throughout day £17.50 per person, tea/coffee with snacks £7 per serving, tea/coffee without snacks £4 per serving, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, hot/cold fork buffet £29 per person, and working buffet lunch £24.50 per person.

What are the booking confirmation requirements and deadlines?

Signed contracts and payment are required by specific deadlines (typically within 7-14 days of quote). If confirmation isn't received by the stated deadline, bookings are automatically released from the system. Provisional holds are typically valid for 7 days only.

What are the evening event rates and minimum spend requirements?

Evening room hire for Bond Street is £750 (reduced from £950) with a mandatory minimum spend of £900 on catering. Access is typically from 6:30-7:00pm until midnight. Additional service charges of 12.5-13.5% apply to food and beverage.

What are the rates for canapes and drinks packages?

Canape packages: Classic 4 items £16 per person or 6 items £23, Gourmet 4 items £21 or 6 items £27.50. Drink packages: 1-hour wine/beer/soft drinks £28 per person, 1-hour with spirits £49, 2-hour with spirits £89. Individual wines from £32 per bottle, champagne £90 per bottle, beers £6 per bottle.

Are there additional costs for AV equipment and technical support?

Basic AV (85" TV, HDMI cable, flipchart) is included in room hire. Additional AV costs include PA system from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technician from £750. The venue offers state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and can accommodate external AV suppliers.

What breakfast options are available and at what cost?

Breakfast options include: granola/yogurt pots £3.50 per serving, smoothies £3.50, fruit selection £3.50, breakfast rolls £9.50, continental breakfast £18.50, and full English breakfast £22 per person. Fruit platters range from £23-£55 depending on size and type.

Can external catering and suppliers be brought in?

The venue appears to have restrictions on external suppliers based on client inquiries about bringing own catering and alcohol. Specific policies on external suppliers are not clearly stated in available information, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

What are the payment terms and commission structure?

Commission is paid at 10% on gross rates for bookings. Half-day DDR rates are available (£70 per person mentioned for specific bookings). Payment and signed contracts are required by specified deadlines to secure bookings, with automatic release if deadlines are missed.

What room combinations are available for larger events with breakout sessions?

The venue offers 13 meeting rooms total with various combinations possible. Hyde Park (up to 500 people) can be combined with adjoining Albert Hall for registration/breakout area. Park Lane ballroom includes adjoining Albert Hall suite. Multiple smaller rooms like Green Park, Bond Street, Downing Street, and Mayfair can be hired together for breakout sessions.