Tower Suites by Blue Orchid

Private dining packages start at £65 per person VAT inclusive for The Crescent Suite, which includes exclusive room hire, selection of 3 canapés, and £25 drinks credit per person. For larger events, The Royal Suite offers comprehensive packages from £80-150 per person depending on requirements, including room hire, catering, and basic AV equipment.

The Crescent Suite accommodates up to 12 guests for intimate private dining events. The Royal Suite can handle larger dining events for up to 200 guests in various configurations. The Skyline rooftop space offers the largest capacity at 210 guests in cabaret style or 120 guests for seated dining arrangements.

Catering ranges from simple canapé selections (3 canapés at £6-18 per person) to full day delegate packages including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Multi-course plated dinners are available from £120 per person, including welcome Prosecco, 3-course meal, and half bottle of wine per person. Bowl food options and buffet lunches are also offered for more casual dining events.

Yes, there are minimum spend requirements that vary by space and event type. The Crescent Suite has a minimum of 12 guests for private dining packages. Drinks receptions typically require minimum spends of £2,000-3,500 depending on the space and guest count. Some venues require minimum delegate numbers for day packages.

Private dining events typically run from 20:00-23:00 for evening functions. Day events generally operate from 08:00-17:00, though extended hours until 21:00 are available with additional room hire charges. Weekend availability varies by space, with some venues offering flexible timing arrangements.

Basic AV packages typically include PA system with 1 microphone (£500 VAT inclusive), screens and projectors (135-inch main screen plus repeater screens), and background music capabilities. Additional equipment like extra microphones cost £120 each, and specialized setups like stages range from £800-900 VAT inclusive.

Yes, several additional charges may apply including mandatory minimum bar spends (£2,000-3,500), room hire fees for extended hours (£1,800-3,000), AV equipment packages (£500-1,800), and external supplier fees for items like staging. All quoted rates are VAT inclusive unless specifically noted otherwise.

The Sky Mezzanine is available as a connected room adjacent to the Skyline for registration and cloakroom use at no additional charge. The Royal Suite includes separate reception areas with poseur tables and lounge seating. The Crescent Garden provides outdoor space for some venues, and dedicated lift access with red carpet entrance is available for premium events.

Based on the correspondence patterns, venues typically respond to enquiries within 1-2 business days and can accommodate bookings several months in advance. Popular dates, especially for corporate events and holiday parties, should be secured well in advance. The venue maintains active follow-up on pending enquiries and will release held dates if not confirmed.

All packages include a dedicated events manager and operations team for the duration of the event. This covers event planning, setup coordination, on-site management, and liaison with external suppliers. Additional services like IT assistance are available for half-day (£450) or full-day (£750) rates VAT inclusive.