Business

What are the pricing options and minimum costs for booking the Business space?

etc.venues Fenchurch Street does not offer hourly rates - all bookings are full-day only. Day delegate rates start from £88+VAT per person with minimum numbers typically required (often 130+ delegates for larger events). Room hire alone starts from £1,250+VAT per day at the most cost-effective venues, with mandatory catering and AV included. A 2% administration fee applies to all card payments.

What catering is included and what are the mandatory requirements?

All bookings include mandatory catering as part of the day delegate rate. Standard packages include unlimited tea/coffee, energizer breakfast, mid-morning break with smoothie, standing mezze lunch, afternoon cakes, and flavoured waters throughout the day. Minimum catering spend is required even for smaller groups. Additional restaurant lunch can be added for £25+VAT per person but must be pre-booked.

What AV equipment is included and are there mandatory technician fees?

Standard AV package includes LCD projectors with screens, PA system with 2 microphones, lectern, staging blocks, flipchart, and Wi-Fi access. However, a mandatory AV technician is required at £590-£615+VAT per day (minimum/maximum 10-hour shift). If you use external AV suppliers instead of their in-house provider, an additional facilities charge of £1,750+VAT applies.

What are the booking and payment requirements?

100% prepayment is required upon signing the contract via DocuSign. For urgent bookings (events within a few days), confirmation must be provided by 2pm on the day of inquiry to secure space. You'll need to provide legal company name with business address, program name, and contact details for contract signatory, billing contact, and on-site contact.

What capacity and room configurations are available for the Business space?

The Business space can accommodate up to 20 people in boardroom style configuration. For larger events, the City Suite accommodates up to 150 cabaret or 250 theatre style. Room setups include boardroom, cabaret, theatre, classroom, and U-shape configurations depending on the specific room booked.

What are the operating hours and setup access times?

Standard room hire runs from 8am-6pm. Early access before 8am costs £950+VAT per hour. Evening setup the night prior costs £4,500+VAT for the first 4 hours, plus a setup AV technician at £923+VAT. Weekend bookings are not available within typical budgets for most events.

Are there additional mandatory fees beyond the day delegate rate?

Yes, several mandatory costs apply: AV technician (£590-£615+VAT per day), serviced cloakroom (£450+VAT per event day), and 2% administration fee on card payments. For exclusive use of additional spaces like City Lounge, expect £1,000-£5,000+VAT depending on the area and event size.

What specific equipment and connectivity is available in the Business space?

The Business space includes built-in AV equipment, high-spec projectors, seamless Wi-Fi connectivity, natural daylight, and 8-hour conference chairs. Ethernet ports are available for wired internet connections. All rooms include writeable whiteboard walls or flipcharts, delegate stationery, and chilled filtered water.

How far in advance should bookings be made and what is the cancellation policy?

For events requiring specific dates and room configurations, booking should be made well in advance as popular dates fill quickly. Same-day or next-day bookings require immediate confirmation by 2pm. The venue requires 100% prepayment upon contract signing, though specific cancellation terms are not detailed in available information.

What storage and additional services are included?

Pre and post-event storage of materials is included in all packages. Room-controlled air conditioning, high-tech data projectors, and delegate stationery are standard. Additional services like serviced cloakroom are available but mandatory for larger events at £450+VAT per day.