Business

What are the pricing options and minimum requirements for the Business space?

Day Delegate Rate packages start from £80-£108 per person with a minimum of 130-200 attendees depending on the package. Exclusive use of the venue costs £5,000-£7,500 plus VAT, which includes private catering and exhibition space, 2 fixed breakout rooms, and an option for a 3rd breakout room via partition wall. Additional charges include cloakroom and attendant at £400 plus VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different event types in the Business space?

The main plenary (Minster Forum) accommodates up to 300 theatre-style or 250 cabaret-style. For drinks receptions, the space holds up to 400 standing guests. The venue can accommodate up to 25 exhibition stands for lunch events with 300 standing capacity. Two fixed breakout rooms are included, each suitable for smaller groups.

What are the standard operating hours and costs for extended access?

The venue typically closes at 7pm. Security fees and operations costs apply to keep the venue open beyond standard hours. Early access from 7am costs £400 plus VAT. Evening events in the Minster Gallery are charged at £400 plus VAT per hour after 5:30pm, with room hire until 9pm at £800-£1,500 plus VAT depending on the event.

What AV equipment is included and what are the additional costs?

The standard AV package costs £1,800 plus VAT and includes AV operator (8am-5pm), stage, PA system, microphones (2 handheld, 1 lapel, 4 top table, 1 lectern), 2x 12ft projection screens, lighting, PowerPoint PC, and audio/visual links to reception. Additional equipment like extra microphones cost £65 plus VAT each, background stage imaging £1,600 plus VAT, and uplighters £50 plus VAT per pack of 6.

Are there restrictions on weekend events or certain times of year?

The venue is closed for weekend events until the New Year (as of communications from late 2024/early 2025). This restriction appears to be temporary, but clients should confirm current weekend availability when booking. Weekday events appear to have standard availability.

What catering options are available and how is pricing structured?

Day Delegate Rate packages include mini breakfast, 3 tea/coffee breaks with biscuits, hot/cold buffet lunch, unlimited water, Wi-Fi, and stationery. For drinks receptions, there's a minimum spend of £1,500-£2,000 plus VAT with house wine at £32.50-£35 plus VAT per bottle, beer at £5.50-£6 plus VAT per bottle, and soft drinks at £3.50-£4.50 plus VAT per can. Canapé options range from £20.50-£26.50 plus VAT per person.

What exhibition and networking space is available?

The venue includes private catering and exhibition space as part of exclusive use, accommodating up to 25 exhibition stands. The space features huge 5m floor-to-ceiling heights in the gallery area and is flooded with natural light. The Minster Gallery can be used for networking events and drinks receptions until 9pm.

What is the booking process and payment structure?

Bookings are typically held on second option while proposals are reviewed. The venue releases holds if no response is received within a reasonable timeframe. Payment terms and deposit requirements are not specified in the available information, so clients should confirm these details directly with the sales team when booking.

Are there any mandatory additional services or hidden costs?

Security fees and operations costs are mandatory for events extending beyond 7pm closing time. Cloakroom and attendant service costs £400 plus VAT. All prices quoted exclude VAT at 20%. There may be additional costs for using external AV suppliers, though the venue can accommodate external suppliers for specialized requirements.

What accessibility features and location benefits does the venue offer?

The Minster Building is located on Mincing Lane, just 5 minutes walk from Bank Underground Station in London's financial district. The venue features natural daylight throughout and is described as fully accessible, though specific accessibility features are not detailed in the available information. The central City location provides excellent transport links.