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What are the pricing options for private dining events in the Empire Room?

The Empire Room offers a Dinner Package at £150 per person (including VAT) with a guaranteed minimum of 20 guests required. This includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with tea/coffee and petit fours, half bottle of house wine per person, and half bottle of mineral water per person. Room hire starts at £4,000 with the minimum guest requirement.

What is the capacity and minimum guest requirement for the Empire Room?

The Empire Room can accommodate up to 36 guests for dining events. There is a guaranteed minimum requirement of 20 guests for both the dinner package and room hire. If numbers fall below the agreed minimum, additional room hire charges may apply.

What are the operating hours and availability for dining events?

The Empire Room is available for dining events from 18:30-23:00. The venue can hold space on a joint first option basis, with typical hold periods mentioned as several weeks (example given was holding until 30 May for a May event).

What Christmas dining packages are available and when?

The venue offers a Classic Christmas Package at £160 per person, including glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course festive menu with coffee and mince pies, half bottle of house wine, and half bottle of mineral water. There is also a Christmas Indulgence Package at £210 per person with unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks for four hours from dinner start.

What cuisine types and dietary requirements can be accommodated?

The venue offers modern European cuisine as their in-house catering. They can accommodate halal dietary requirements and provide non-alcoholic packages for teetotal guests. All dinner packages feature set menus with the same starter, main, and dessert for all guests, though upgrade options are available.

What is included in the standard dinner package pricing?

The £150 per person dinner package includes glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with options to upgrade, tea/coffee and petit fours, half bottle of house wine per person, and half bottle of mineral water per person. The same starter, main and dessert must be selected for all guests.

Are there additional mandatory costs beyond the quoted prices?

Yes, there are additional security officer charges and discretionary service charge that apply beyond the quoted room hire and per-person dining costs. The venue also mentions that additional room hire may apply if guest numbers fall below the agreed minimum.

What are the room layout and setup options for dining events?

The Empire Room features north and west facing floor-length windows providing natural daylight, high ceilings, and air conditioning. The space is specifically designed for dining events and can be set up for seated dinner service for up to 36 guests with its own elegant ambiance.

How far in advance should I book and what is the booking process?

The venue can hold space on a joint first option basis for several weeks while you make your decision. Based on examples in the correspondence, they may hold space for 2-3 weeks from initial quote. Contact should be made through their event sales team for proposals and space holds.

What happens if my guest numbers change after booking?

There is a guaranteed minimum of 20 guests required for the dinner package and room hire. If your final numbers fall below this agreed minimum, additional room hire charges may apply to make up the difference. The space can accommodate up to 36 guests maximum.