Dining

Events

Weddings

What is the full day hire cost for Woods Quay and what does it include?

Full day room hire for Woods Quay costs £24,500 + VAT. This includes access for setup from 8am with all suppliers required to clear by 2am. The venue can accommodate up to 250 guests and includes three distinct spaces: West Wing (main bar), Cormorant Deck (dance floor with DJ stage), and East Wing (secondary bar/VIP area).

What are the mandatory additional costs beyond the room hire?

Security is mandatory at £495 + VAT for 3 guards (up to 6 hours) for 250 guests. There's a required F&B minimum spend of £65 + VAT per person (£16,250 + VAT for 250 guests). Staffing provided by Woods Silver Fleet costs £10,938 + VAT for a 5-hour live event (7pm-midnight).

What is the total estimated cost for a 250-person event at Woods Quay?

The estimated total event spend is £52,183 + VAT based on 250 guests. This includes full day room hire (£24,500), security (£495), required F&B spend (£16,250), and staffing (£10,938), all plus VAT.

What food and beverage options are available and how does the minimum spend work?

Woods Quay offers substantial and varied food from their Ofyr fire pit, East Wing kitchen counter, and waiter service. You can provide arrival drinks to meet the £65 + VAT per person F&B minimum, then operate a cash bar for the remainder of the evening. Reception menus, wine lists, and bar tariffs are available for review.

What are the setup and breakdown time allowances?

Setup access begins at 8am on the event day, and all suppliers must clear the venue by 2am. For events requiring afternoon setup and 2 hours post-event breakdown (like music events running 7pm-midnight), this timeframe accommodates those needs within the full day hire period.

Can Woods Quay accommodate ticketed music events with DJ stages?

Yes, Woods Quay can host ticketed music events for up to 250 guests. The Cormorant Deck serves as the dance floor with DJ stage, while the West Wing functions as the main bar and East Wing as a secondary bar or VIP area. The venue supports events running from 7pm until midnight.

What discounts are available and under what circumstances?

Woods Quay offers a 50% discount on room hire for certain events, such as filming days combined with evening receptions. For a March filming and evening event (20 guests daytime, evening reception), the discounted rate was applied to achieve an estimated spend of £18,829.50 + VAT.

What are the venue's key features and location advantages?

Woods Quay offers contemporary styling with river views spanning from Waterloo Bridge arches to the London Eye and Big Ben. The venue provides ample space for various activities and has hosted luxury car launches, summer parties, private dining, and celebrations. It's suitable for both filming and events on the same day.

Are there alternative vessel options if Woods Quay doesn't meet budget requirements?

Yes, Driftwoods is offered as a more affordable alternative. It's a glass vessel cruising between Westminster and Greenwich with weekend charter rates of £7,000 (VAT exempt) plus £108 + VAT per person for canape/bowl food packages. Estimated costs for 180 guests are £26,440 + VAT for a 4-hour charter.

What happens if the requested date is unavailable at Woods Quay?

If your preferred date is unavailable at Woods Quay, Woods Silver Fleet will find alternative venue options for customers. They have a fleet of vessels and will work to accommodate your event on alternative dates or suggest other suitable venues from their portfolio.