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What are the room hire costs and minimum guest requirements for The Empire Room?

Room hire for The Empire Room starts from £4,000-£4,500 depending on the event type and duration. For private dining events, there is a minimum requirement of 20 guests with room hire at £4,800 if numbers fall below this minimum. Additional costs may apply for extended hours or specific setups.

What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and what do they include?

The Day Delegate Rate is £165 per person (£198 including VAT) and includes arrival tea/coffee with Danish pastries, mid-morning and afternoon breaks with refreshments, three-course standing buffet lunch, main meeting room rental (08:30-17:30), notepads, pencils, purified bottled water, and WiFi. This package is designed for corporate training, conferences, and away days.

What are the Christmas package options and pricing?

The venue offers two Christmas packages: Classic Christmas Package at £160 per person (£192 including VAT) includes sparkling wine on arrival, three-course festive menu, half bottle of house wine, and half bottle of mineral water. The Christmas Indulgence Package at £210 per person (£252 including VAT) includes the same plus unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks for four hours, plus festive extras like crackers and candelabras.

What is the maximum capacity for The Empire Room in different seating arrangements?

The Empire Room can accommodate up to 220 guests in theatre style for presentations and conferences. For cabaret style dining events, it can seat up to 100 guests. The room is also suitable for U-shape configurations for meetings with up to 60 attendees, and rounds setup for dinner events.

What are the private dining packages and minimum requirements?

Private dining packages start at £150 per person (£180 including VAT) with a guaranteed minimum of 20 guests required. The package includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course dinner with tea/coffee and petit fours, half bottle of house wine, and half bottle of mineral water per person. Same starter, main, and dessert must be selected for all guests.

Are there mandatory additional costs beyond the quoted prices?

Yes, security officers are mandatory for certain events at £250 total cost. There is also a discretionary service charge applied to all events. VAT at 20% is added to all prices unless already included in the quoted rate.

What are the booking hold periods and payment terms?

The venue typically holds space on a 'joint first option' basis, with hold periods varying from a few weeks to several months depending on the event date. For example, space may be held until 30 May 2025 for a May 2026 event, or until 18 June 2025 for a May 2026 event.

What catering options are available and can dietary requirements be accommodated?

The venue offers modern European cuisine with set menus where all guests must have the same starter, main, and dessert. They can accommodate halal dietary requirements and provide non-alcoholic packages for teetotal events. Catering ranges from standing buffets to three-course plated meals, with options to upgrade menu selections.

What are the typical event timings and access arrangements?

Events typically run during standard hours with setup access available from 16:00 for evening events. The Tower Suite (another space) operates from 18:30-23:00, suggesting similar timing restrictions may apply. Day events usually run 08:30-17:30, while evening events can extend until 23:00 or later depending on the space and arrangement.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included?

The Empire Room features natural daylight from north and west-facing floor-length windows, high ceilings, air conditioning, and WiFi. Additional AV equipment such as screens, microphones, projectors, and sound systems can be arranged for presentations, conferences, and award ceremonies, though specific costs and technical specifications would need to be confirmed during the planning phase.