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What are the exact costs for hiring The Conduit's dining spaces?

The Forum costs £4,600 for 8am-5pm hire, with additional hours at £500 per hour. The Nobel Rooms (Mandela, Dunant and Malala) cost £2,500 for 6pm-10pm hire, with a 20% discount available bringing it to £2,000. Rucola and The Pergola cost £3,500 for 12pm-5pm hire, with additional hours at £2,000 per hour.

What are the minimum spend requirements for food and beverage?

The Forum requires a minimum spend of £4,950 for food and beverage. The Nobel Rooms require £2,600 minimum spend. Rucola and The Pergola have varying minimum spends depending on the event - quotes show £8,500 for some events. A 13.5% service charge applies to all minimum spends.

What are the capacity limits for different dining setups?

The Forum accommodates 100 seated guests with pre-lunch reception, 120 seated lunch guests, or 150 guests in theatre style. The Nobel Rooms seat 44 guests for dining or 60 in theatre style. Rucola and The Pergola combined can seat 152 dining guests. The Forum can accommodate up to 85 guests in cabaret style by adding chairs to half-moon table setups.

When is security mandatory and what does it cost?

Security is mandatory at £30 per hour for events with 100 guests or more. This applies across all dining spaces and must be factored into your budget for larger events.

How long can you hold a booking without confirmation?

The venue holds bookings for 5 working days as standard. Some quotes mention 48-hour holds for specific spaces. You cannot extend holds beyond 5 working days, but they may contact you if another client shows interest in your date.

What AV equipment is included in the hire fee?

The Forum includes 2 projectors with screens, 5 handheld microphones, and high stools for panel speakers. The Nobel Rooms include 2 projectors with screens, background music, and 3 handheld microphones. All spaces include printed menus and place cards. Additional AV requirements must be provided via preferred suppliers.

What are the standard operating hours and additional hour costs?

Standard hours vary by space: The Forum operates 8am-5pm, Nobel Rooms 6pm-10pm, and Rucola/Pergola 12pm-5pm. Additional hours cost £500 per hour for The Forum and £2,000 per hour for Rucola/Pergola, subject to availability.

When do you need to provide final guest numbers?

Final guest numbers are required 10 working days before your event. You can book for fewer guests initially and increase numbers later, as costs are based on minimum spend rather than guest count.

What's included in the standard hire fee for dining events?

All dining spaces include pre-event planning with the in-house team, full staffing throughout your event, cloakroom facility, professional bar facility, background music from curated playlists, and printed menus and place cards. The Forum and Nobel Rooms also include specific AV equipment.

Are there any restrictions on bringing external suppliers?

AV requirements in Rucola and The Pergola must be provided via preferred suppliers only. The venue allows external DJs in some cases, and there are references to external catering being discussed, but specific policies aren't detailed in the available information.