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What are the exact hire costs and pricing structure for The Embassy?

Dry hire costs £1,850 + VAT for 9am to 5pm (8 hours) Monday to Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are discounted to £1,650 + VAT. Extra hours are charged at £160 + VAT per hour. All prices exclude the mandatory 10% service charge applied to catering.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements?

The Embassy accommodates a maximum of 100 standing, 70 theatre style, 60 cabaret style, or 40 boardroom style. The venue consists of multiple areas including a main room, fireplace room, breakout areas, and the Palladio meeting room in the former vault.

What are the mandatory catering costs and options?

Two refreshment packages are available: Option 1 costs £10.90 + VAT per person for unlimited tea, coffee, apple juice and biscuits. Option 2 costs £14.90 + VAT per person and adds soft drinks like Coca-Cola and San Pellegrino. Breakfast starts from £8.90 + VAT per person, lunch from £18.99 + VAT per person, with individual boxes from £11 + VAT per person.

What AV equipment is available and what does it cost?

Smart TV screens (85-inch) cost £275 + VAT, microphones cost £45-90 + VAT for handheld options, and stage pieces (1m x 2m) cost £125 + VAT. The venue has an Owl system for online participation and can provide PA systems and projectors for additional charges.

Are there accessibility limitations at The Embassy?

The venue is accessed via a short flight of stairs, which may present accessibility challenges. This has been specifically noted as a concern for guests with mobility issues or guide dogs, so advance discussion about accessibility requirements is essential.

What are the booking hold and viewing policies?

The venue can hold bookings for short periods pending confirmation, typically until after a viewing appointment. Viewings can be arranged, though availability depends on existing bookings and setup schedules. Early morning viewings (8:30am) are possible when the venue isn't in use.

Can external catering be brought in or is it venue-only?

Based on client inquiries about bringing their own catering, external catering appears to be a consideration, but the venue's specific policy on outside catering versus mandatory in-house catering is not clearly defined in available information.

What power and technical setup is available for presentations?

Power can be organized to tables for laptops and devices through coordination with the venue manager. The venue provides WiFi as standard and can accommodate technical requirements for presentations including screen connections for laptops.

What are the exact location details and transport links?

The Embassy is located at 19 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HN, within a 5-minute walk from both Hyde Park Corner and Victoria stations. The venue can be contacted on 0207 620 4570 for any issues on event day.

Are there restrictions on event timing or days of the week?

The venue offers reduced pricing on Mondays and Fridays (£1,650 + VAT versus £1,850 + VAT). Standard hire covers 9am to 5pm, with additional hours available at £160 + VAT per hour. The venue appears to have high demand and limited availability during peak periods.