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What are the room hire costs for the Queen's Room and Parliament Chamber?

The Queen's Room costs £1,250 for hire between 09:00-17:00. Parliament Chamber pricing is not explicitly stated in available information, but both rooms can be hired together for boardroom dinners and conferences. Additional hourly extensions beyond 17:00 cost £670 per hour plus VAT.

What catering packages are available and what do they include?

Catering starts at £98.00 + VAT per person with a minimum of 20 guests, including 30-minute drinks reception, three-course lunch, half bottle of house wine, filtered water, essential equipment, glassware, white linen, and full staffing. Christmas packages are available at £150.00 + VAT per person. All catering is provided in-house - external caterers are not permitted.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

The Queen's Room accommodates up to 22 people in boardroom dinner style. Parliament Chamber seats up to 70 guests in theatre style or up to 20 for board meetings. The venue's maximum seated dining capacity across all spaces is 260 guests using long tables.

Are there restrictions on when events can be held?

Hall Lunches take place Tuesday through Friday, which may limit availability on these days. The venue cannot accommodate full-day bookings (09:00-17:00) during certain periods due to existing commitments. Weekend availability varies, with weddings offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

What additional mandatory costs should I budget for?

Staff taxi fees of £250 + VAT apply for events ending after 22:30. Cloakroom staff cost £25 + VAT per staff member per hour (4-hour minimum) if manned service is required. Event security is £42 + VAT per staff member per hour (1 per 100 guests). Clothed poseur tables cost £25 + VAT each.

What AV equipment is available in the business spaces?

The Queen's Room and Parliament Chamber do not have built-in AV equipment. All audio-visual requirements must be hired from accredited suppliers on the venue's approved list. The venue provides a list of accredited AV suppliers for production, lighting, and technical equipment.

What are the standard operating hours and extension costs?

Standard venue hire operates 09:00-17:00 for daytime events. Evening extensions beyond 17:00 cost £670 per hour plus VAT. Events ending after 22:30 incur mandatory staff taxi fees of £250 + VAT. Some spaces may have different hour restrictions based on existing venue commitments.

Can I use external suppliers and what approval process is required?

External caterers are not permitted - all catering must be provided in-house. For other services like floristry, AV, entertainment, and toastmasters, you must use suppliers from the venue's accredited supplier list. The venue provides this list upon booking and suppliers must be pre-approved.

What is included in the standard room hire fee?

Room hire includes the space for specified hours, essential in-house catering equipment, glassware, white linen, and full event management. It does not include catering (quoted separately), AV equipment (must be hired from suppliers), or additional services like cloakroom staff or security.

Are there special rates or discounts available?

A 20% discount on room hire is offered for bookings taking place between August 1st and September 14th. Wedding venue hire on weekends is £12,000 + VAT, with an additional kitchen buyout fee of £5,000 + VAT if using approved Asian caterers instead of in-house catering.