Business

Dining

Events

What are the main event spaces available and their capacities?

One Moorgate Place offers several event spaces including the Great Hall (cabaret or theatre style seating), Main Reception Room (for catering throughout the day), Auditorium (theatre/classroom style), Atrium (standing catering space), Member's Room (boardroom setting for up to 28 guests), and One Moorgate Place Club (for drinks and canapes). The venue can accommodate events from 28 guests up to 200+ depending on the space and layout chosen.

What is included in the Day Delegate Rate (DDR) package and what does it cost?

The DDR package costs £100-£129 per person plus VAT depending on numbers, with minimum numbers of 65-80 required. It includes exclusive room hire from 7am-5pm, arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning refreshments, finger buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee with cake, unlimited mineral water, standard AV package with lectern, microphones, screens, projector, PA system, live streaming capability, WiFi access, delegate stationery, and cloakroom facilities.

What are the evening reception package options and pricing?

Evening reception packages include unlimited house wines, bottled beers and soft drinks with canapes and bowl food. A 4-hour reception package costs £103.20 per person plus VAT for 150 guests, including exclusive venue hire from 5pm-11pm, 4 canapes and 4 bowls per person. Shorter packages like 1-2 hour drinks receptions start from £22.50-£42 per person plus VAT with minimum numbers of 80.

Is AV technician support mandatory and what does it cost?

AV technician support is mandatory for most events at £500-£600 plus VAT. This includes video conferencing and live streaming package at no additional charge. Standard AV equipment (screens, projectors, microphones, PA system) is included in room hire, but technician support is required for operation during events.

What are the seated dinner package options and minimum requirements?

Seated dinner packages cost £126-£151.20 per person plus VAT and include exclusive room hire from 6pm-11pm, 45 minutes unlimited sparkling wine, 4 canapes per person, 3-course set menu dinner, half bottle of house wine, unlimited mineral water, tea/coffee with petit fours, table centerpieces, standard linen, standard AV setup, printed menus, event management, and cloakroom. Minimum numbers of 130 guests are required.

What insurance and booking requirements are needed to confirm an event?

Public liability insurance is mandatory as a condition for hosting events. To proceed with booking, you must provide full company name, billing address, contract signatory details with email address, and proof of public liability insurance. Contracts are issued via DocuSign, invoices are sent once signed contracts are received, and you'll be introduced to the operations team for final event details.

What are the venue's availability and booking hold policies?

Dates are offered on either 1st option (confirmed availability) or 2nd option (provisional hold). The venue can provisionally hold dates while you make decisions. Some larger spaces may be unavailable on certain dates, and the venue will suggest alternative dates if your preferred date is not available.

Are there budget restrictions and what happens if budgets don't align?

The venue has minimum budget requirements and will decline proposals if the maximum budget is insufficient for their packages. For example, they declined a £60 per person budget request, indicating their packages typically start higher. They provide reduced rates for certain packages but maintain minimum spending thresholds for most event types.

What catering flexibility is available beyond standard packages?

The venue offers various catering options including finger buffet lunches (£32.50-£54 per person plus VAT), fork buffet lunches, arrival refreshments (£5.75-£6.90 per person plus VAT), and drinks on consumption basis. They can accommodate specific dietary requirements and have current menus available for reference. Some events can combine different catering elements rather than using set packages.

What are the typical event timing restrictions and setup requirements?

Events typically run during business hours with some flexibility for evening events until 11pm-midnight. Host access is usually provided 1 hour before guest arrival (e.g., 5pm host access for 6pm guest arrival). Setup time can be arranged, including evening before access for rehearsals (4 hours for setup/rehearsal). Breakdown time is factored into event scheduling with specific departure times agreed in advance.