The Cumberland Hotel

Provisional bookings are typically held for 7 days from the quote date. If you don't confirm within this timeframe, the space will be automatically released from the system. Some quotes may have shorter validity periods of 2 days, so check your specific proposal carefully.

Room hire rates vary significantly by space and date, ranging from £450-£6,500 per day. Base hire typically includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and 1 flipchart. The Arena space costs £5,000-£6,500 for dry hire and can accommodate up to 350 people in theatre setup or 162 with round tables.

Day Delegate Packages range from £75-£90 per person with minimum guaranteed numbers typically required (e.g., 90-250 people minimum depending on the event). The package includes arrival tea/coffee with treats, mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, delegate lunch, room hire, pads/pens, mineral water, screen, LCD projector, and flipchart.

Tea and coffee without snacks costs £4 per person per serving, while tea/coffee with snacks is £7 per serving. Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day is £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch is £17.50 per person, and restaurant lunch is £29 per person. Canapes start at £16 for 4 items per person or £23 for 6 items.

PA systems cost from £650-£750, microphones from £90-£100 each, and AV technicians from £650 per day. Large conference live streaming equipment with up to 5 cameras costs £3,300-£3,500 per day. If bringing external AV equipment, you must provide PAT test, RAM test, and liability insurance forms.

The Arena accommodates up to 350 people in theatre style or 162 with round tables. Remix 1+2 can hold up to 200 people in theatre setup or 135 in cabaret style (9 people per table). Studio spaces typically accommodate 100 people maximum in theatre style.

External catering requires at least two weeks advance notice for necessary approvals. For simple items like sandwiches, you may only need to sign a form, but full external catering access requires longer lead times and formal approval processes.

Yes, some spaces have minimum food and beverage spend requirements. For example, certain room hires include a minimum spend of £2,500-£4,000 on food and beverage in addition to the room hire fee.

Commission is paid at 10% on the gross rate for bookings made through agents or third-party platforms. This is clearly stated in most proposals and affects the final pricing structure.

While specific payment terms aren't detailed in the available information, bookings require signed contracts to secure definite space. Shared options mean multiple parties may be holding the same dates, with the first to sign the contract securing the space definitively.