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Weddings

What are the seasonal availability restrictions I need to know about?

The venue is completely unavailable from late June through July, August, and September due to large rehearsals that occupy the entire venue. Additionally, from November 24th to December 17th, the venue hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and is not available for private bookings outside of that partnership.

How does the booking confirmation process work?

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and charges are paid in full. Any enquiry, discussion or correspondence should never be taken as confirmation, and the venue reserves the right to vary or cancel hires without liability even after initial discussions.

What is the provisional booking system and how does it affect my event?

The venue operates a tiered booking system with first, second, and third options for dates. If you're booked as a second or third option, there are already other events with priority for that date, and you'll only be confirmed if the higher-priority bookings fall through.

What catering options are available and what are the kitchen facilities?

The venue operates primarily on a dry hire basis, allowing you to source external caterers of your choice. They have featured catering suppliers who have previously worked at the venue, and can provide an in-house bar service with a separate Bar Hire Guide available. There are no permanent kitchens on site, but the Old Servery space adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up equipment.

What furniture and seating arrangements are included?

Folding chairs and trestle tables are available on site and should be discussed with the venue. For larger events, up to 500 Matrix seats can be installed in the Assembly Hall with an additional 250 seats available in the balcony. You're also welcome to source external furniture and décor from outside suppliers.

What production and AV equipment can be provided?

The venue can provide full production in-house including audio, video, and lighting equipment. They offer speakers, projectors, and monitors, and will provide bespoke production quotes based on your specific requirements. A separate Production Guide is available with detailed information about their technical capabilities.

What types of events are prohibited at the venue?

Due to the building's listed status and the nature of their cultural programme, club nights are not permitted. Sporting events are also not allowed despite the venue's historical use as a boxing venue. The venue runs a fully curated cultural programme and may require events to align with their programming philosophy.

Who is responsible for setup and breakdown of the event space?

It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless specifically discussed with the venue in advance. If the venue agrees to handle setup and breakdown, this time will be factored into the hire period and likely affect the overall cost.