Studio 52 at Chocolate Studios

The Business space has a 4-hour minimum hire at £300, with 8-hour bookings at £400 and full day hire at £575. Full payment is required in advance to secure the booking, and there are no overtime charges if you need to run late to complete your event.

The 70 sq m Business space can accommodate up to 8 people for interviews or meetings, with tables and chairs available for various layouts including crescent moon shapes, U-shaped, or boardroom style. The space works as a blank canvas that can be cleared and set up according to your specific requirements.

The Business space includes a galley kitchen and bathroom facilities. Refreshments can be arranged at £10 per person, and external caterers are permitted to use the kitchen to prepare food for events.

The space includes high-speed WiFi and AV equipment. Additional equipment such as stands, lights, poly boards, and sand bags can be provided, and you can connect your own laptop to the available systems.

Parking is available a few minutes away at £15 per vehicle for all-day use. You can unload directly at the gate for easy access and setup, with no height restrictions allowing Luton vans if needed.

Yes, props and equipment can be dropped off the evening before your event. The venue provides access codes for entry, though these should not be shared with guests as there are separate arrival procedures for attendees.

The space is suitable for filming with dialogue recording, as sound won't be a problem. The BBC regularly shoots at the venue, and audio recording happens on an almost daily basis, indicating good acoustic conditions for professional work.

Chocolate Studios is accessible but does not have parking close to the venue. For events requiring accessible parking, they recommend their sister venue The ARC in Islington, which has a fully equipped yoga studio available.

The Business space can be combined with The Library Lounge across the hall for £1,600 per full day (both spaces included). This provides additional room for cast, hair & makeup, crew, equipment, or breakout areas for larger corporate events.

The venue can supply yoga mats, plants for styling, tables and chairs in various configurations. They regularly host yoga teacher training and creative workshops, so they're well-equipped to support these types of events with appropriate props and setup.