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Dining

Events

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 at £450 each. 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. Hyde Park holds up to 500 people with flexible configurations including 200 in classroom layout. Park Lane ballroom seats up to 280 theatre style or 240 for reception, and Bond Street accommodates up to 90 people theatre style or 70 banquet setup.

How long do I have to confirm my booking and what are the payment requirements?

Provisional bookings are held for 7 days, after which they're automatically released. To confirm, you need a signed contract and payment by the specified deadline (typically given as a specific date and time like "14 BST on 22 April").

What are the catering costs and minimum spend requirements?

Day Delegate Packages start from £65-£89 per person (reduced rates available). Individual catering includes unlimited tea/coffee at £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, and restaurant lunch £29 per person. Evening events have minimum catering spend requirements, such as £900 for Bond Street evening hire.

What are the pricing options for half-day versus full-day bookings?

Half-day DDR packages are available at £70 per person. Full Day Delegate Packages range from £65-£89 per person depending on the room and minimum numbers. Room-only hire is also available with separate catering options.

Are there minimum delegate numbers required for package deals?

Yes, Day Delegate Packages require minimum guaranteed numbers: typically 100 people for £89 per person packages, 150 people for £65-£75 per person rates. Smaller groups can book room hire separately with individual catering items.

What evening event options are available and what are the time restrictions?

Evening events are available with access from 18:30-19:00 until midnight. Bond Street evening hire costs £750 (reduced from £950) with a minimum catering spend of £900. Drink packages range from £28 per person for 1 hour to £89 per person for 2 hours, plus 13.5% service charge.

What AV equipment is included and what additional technical services are available?

Standard hire includes 85" TV with HDMI cable, flipchart, and Wi-Fi. Additional AV services include PA systems from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technicians from £750. Some rooms like Park Lane have built-in stages and hearing loops.

Can I bring external catering and what are the restrictions?

The venue offers comprehensive in-house catering including halal options, breakfast items, canapes, and full meal services. External catering policies are not specified in the available information, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the events team.

What commission structure applies for bookings made through agents?

Commission is paid at 10% on gross rate for bookings made through agents or intermediaries. This applies to both room hire and catering packages.