Business

Dining

Events

What are the different package pricing options for business events at Bakers' Hall?

Bakers' Hall offers several business event packages: £55 +VAT per person for basic day packages (Livery Hall hire 08:00-16:00 with tea/coffee, pastries, and basic AV), £70 +VAT per person for full DDR packages (Livery Hall & Charter Gallery 09:00-17:00 with multiple refreshment breaks, sandwich lunch, and AV equipment), and £125 +VAT per person for premium packages (Print Room & Charter Gallery 09:00-16:00 with continental breakfast and lunch). The DDR package has a minimum of 25 guests.

What spaces are available for business events and what's included in each?

Three main spaces are available: the Livery Hall (suitable for larger groups up to 100+ people), the Print Room (ideal for smaller meetings of 8 people with built-in AV equipment), and the Charter Gallery (used for catering and breaks). The Print Room includes integrated AV where you just connect your laptop, while other spaces include pull-up screens, projectors, handheld microphones, and flip charts.

What are the standard operating hours and can I extend them?

Standard business event hours are typically 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-16:00 depending on the package. Early start extensions are available - you can begin at 08:00am instead of 09:00am for a one-off charge of £100 +VAT. The venue can accommodate both daytime and evening events on the same date.

What catering is included in the different packages?

Basic packages (£55) include arrival tea/coffee with pastries, refreshments throughout the day, and water jugs. Full DDR packages (£70) add mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea/coffee with biscuits, plus sandwich lunch with soft drinks. Premium packages (£125) include continental breakfast buffet with fresh orange juice, sandwich lunch with soft drinks, and tea/coffee during meetings.

What AV equipment is provided and what do I need to bring?

All packages include pull-up screens and projectors, handheld microphones with PA systems, and flip charts with pens. The Print Room has integrated AV equipment where you simply connect your laptop. Some packages also include notepads and pens per person, plus all necessary staff, linen, glassware, cutlery, and crockery.

What is the maximum capacity for business events?

The venue can accommodate various group sizes, with confirmed bookings shown for 8 people (Print Room), 28 people (Livery Hall), and up to 100 people for larger events. However, some enquiries are declined when numbers exceed the venue's capacity, though specific maximum numbers aren't detailed in available information.

How does the booking process work and can dates be held?

The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with some dates held on 'second option' while awaiting confirmation from other clients. You can request to have dates placed on hold in their diary, and the venue will chase clients holding dates for confirmed answers. Venue visits can be arranged before booking.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or scheduling?

The venue can have multiple events on the same day - daytime and evening events can run simultaneously. Some dates may have confirmed bookings from 4pm onwards, limiting afternoon/evening availability. The venue asks whether events are daytime or evening to quote appropriate hire charges, suggesting different pricing for different time slots.