Business

What are the room hire rates and minimum spend requirements for Room 102/202?

Room 102 or 202 individually costs £350 (ex VAT) with a rack rate of £700, suitable for up to 20 people in boardroom style. When combined with Room 103/203, the rate increases to £850 (ex VAT) from a rack rate of £1,100, accommodating up to 100 people in theatre style. There are minimum catering spends that apply - for smaller rooms this varies by event size and duration.

What capacity limits apply to the Business space rooms?

Room 102 or 202 individually holds up to 20 people in boardroom style. When combined with the adjacent room (103 or 203), capacity increases to 100 people in theatre style or 72 people in cabaret style. The rooms can be configured for various layouts including boardroom, theatre, cabaret, and herringbone seating arrangements.

What AV equipment is included in the room hire?

All rooms include an 85" LCD monitor, 2x 85" LCD repeater monitors, mini PC for presentations, lectern with microphone, Wi-Fi, and AV support. The combined rooms also include additional microphones (roving, lapel, and tabletop options) and PA system for larger events.

What are the catering options and pricing for corporate events?

Deli sandwich lunch costs £20 per person (ex VAT) including 1.5 rounds per person, tortilla chips and dip, and fruit bowl. Tea/coffee servings are £4.85 per person per serving (£6.10 with biscuits). Filtered water is £1.85 per serving. Upgrade options include crudités & dips (£27), British cheeseboard (£29), and seasonal salad table (£31) - all prices inclusive of sandwich lunch.

What are the payment terms and deposit requirements?

A 100% prepayment deposit is required based on your contracted minimum, which must be paid by card. For some bookings, a 10% advance payment is required initially. Any additions after the initial contract will be invoiced separately or added to the final bill if close to the event date.

Are there additional charges for evening events or security?

Events running past 19:00 require mandatory security at £25 per hour (ex VAT) with a minimum 4-hour shift. Weekend events incur an additional £500 (ex VAT) staff fee. Evening staffing is charged at £25 per hour (ex VAT) for events extending beyond standard hours.

What DDR packages are available and what do they include?

DDR packages range from £50-£89 per person (ex VAT) depending on room and day. They typically include room hire, arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning break, sandwich lunch, afternoon refreshments, filtered water, lectern, microphone, AV equipment, and Wi-Fi. Monday and Friday promotions offer reduced DDR rates with minimum delegate requirements (50-60 people).

Can the rooms be soundproofed for confidential meetings?

Yes, the Business space rooms feature soundproofed glass walls, making them ideal for confidential corporate meetings and professional development workshops. The frosted glass walls also provide privacy while maintaining the contemporary feel of the space.

What are the minimum delegate requirements for different room configurations?

Individual rooms (102/202) have no specific minimum mentioned for smaller meetings. Combined rooms (102&103 or 202&203) typically require minimum 50-60 delegates for DDR packages. Some promotional rates require minimum 50 delegates, while certain room configurations need minimum 80 delegates.

Are there restrictions on multi-day bookings or extended hire periods?

Multi-day bookings that block larger rooms incur minimum daily catering spends of £1,000 (ex VAT) in addition to room hire. For week-long bookings of combined rooms like 204&205, this minimum spend applies each day due to the significant space allocation required.