The Insurance Hall

The Great Hall can accommodate a maximum of 80 people for a sit-down 3-course meal. For standing receptions, the venue can handle up to 260 people based on the venue description, though specific capacity limits for different layouts should be confirmed when booking.

External caterers are not permitted at The Insurance Hall. All catering must be provided through the venue's approved catering services, with hot food available for a minimum of 40 people.

Evening exclusive hire of The Insurance Hall costs £2,500 plus VAT (£3,000 including VAT). Additional costs include catering packages, with examples showing dinner bowl food buffet at £40 per person plus VAT and unlimited drinks packages at £27 per person plus VAT.

The standard AV setup includes an LCD projector, screen, PA system with lectern microphones and two handheld microphones. The stage dimensions are 13.4m x 1.4m for events requiring a performance area.

The venue only provides quotes for events until the end of March 2026. Renovation plans are scheduled for the new financial year, and bookings are not accepted for the first few months of the new financial year until renovation dates are finalized.

Catering options include canapés at £24 per person plus VAT (4-6 pieces), bowl food buffet at £40 per person plus VAT (3 bowls), and comprehensive packages at £93 per person plus VAT including canapés, bowl food, and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the event.

Events typically run during standard business hours with evening events extending until late. Day delegate rates cover room hire from 9am-5:30pm, while evening exclusive hire allows events to run later with specific end times negotiated based on requirements.

Hot food catering requires a minimum of 40 people. For sit-down dinners, the maximum capacity is 80 guests, suggesting this may also serve as a practical minimum for formal dining events given the venue's setup.

Unlimited drinks packages cost £27 per person plus VAT and include red and white wine, bottled beers, and soft drinks. The venue can also accommodate bar tab arrangements rather than packages, depending on event requirements.

The venue allows external entertainment to be brought in, as referenced in event quotes mentioning client-provided entertainment. However, all catering must be provided by the venue, and any additional AV requirements beyond the standard setup should be discussed with the venue manager.