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The Lava Lounge accommodates up to 60 guests seated or 80 guests standing. The minimum food and beverage spend is £10,000 plus a 15% service charge. This minimum spend must be prepaid as a deposit when signing the contract and is redeemed against your final bill on the event day.

The Lava Lounge is available from 18:00 until 00:00 (6pm to midnight). The space is located on the ground floor which houses the bar, lounge, and DJ area, making it ideal for evening events with entertainment.

Claude's private space seats up to 20 (50 standing) with a £5,000 minimum spend and includes a private bar and DJ booth. Itamae semi-private space seats up to 40 guests with an £8,000 minimum spend and features an open sushi counter. All minimum spends exclude the mandatory 15% service charge.

All guests must dine from the same set menu for groups of nine or more. Menus are served sharing style and feature dishes from four distinct kitchens curated by Executive Chef Jordan Sclare. The venue accommodates dietary requirements including vegan and vegetarian alternatives, but everyone must follow the same menu format.

To secure your booking, you need a signed copy of the standard contract and the full minimum spend amount prepaid as a deposit. This deposit is then redeemed against your final bill on the day of the event, ensuring you meet your minimum spend commitment upfront.

The Lava Lounge includes access to live DJs as it's located on the ground floor entertainment area. The space features floor-to-ceiling bi-foldable windows and vibrant décor creating a lively atmosphere suitable for standing receptions and parties.

The minimum spend remains £10,000 plus 15% service charge regardless of format. However, capacity differs significantly - you can accommodate 60 guests for seated dining or 80 guests for standing receptions, allowing more guests for the same minimum spend with standing events.

For seated events, group dining menus start from £95 per person featuring sharing-style Nikkei cuisine. For standing receptions, canapé menus are available with options for cocktails from £10 and wine/beer from £6.50. Welcome drinks can be included as part of packages.

For larger events requiring 100+ guests, exclusive hire of the first floor is available accommodating up to 140 seated or 200 standing guests. This option has a higher minimum spend of £15,000 plus 15% service charge and includes access to microphones and presentation facilities.

All minimum spends are subject to a mandatory 15% service charge. For example, the Lava Lounge's £10,000 minimum spend becomes £11,500 total with service charge. VAT is included in food and beverage pricing, but the service charge is additional and non-negotiable.