Events

What are the exact hire costs and minimum spend requirements for The Conduit's event spaces?

The Forum costs £4,600 for 8am-5pm hire with a £4,950 minimum food and beverage spend. The Rooftop Pergola costs £3,000 for 6pm-10pm hire with minimum spends ranging from £4,800-£8,500 depending on guest numbers. The Nobel Rooms cost £2,500 (discounted to £2,000) for 6pm-10pm with a £2,600 minimum spend. All minimum spends are subject to a 13.5% service charge.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups across the spaces?

The Forum accommodates 150 theatre style, 100 seated with reception, 120 seated lunch, or 190 standing. The Rooftop Pergola holds 100 standing or 80 seated, with Rucola restaurant adding capacity for 152 seated dining or 170 standing total. The Nobel Rooms accommodate 44 seated, 60 theatre style, or 65 standing guests.

What security requirements and additional staffing costs apply?

Events with 100+ guests require an additional security member at £30 per hour with no specified minimum hours. All venue hire includes full staffing throughout the event, but this mandatory security surcharge applies automatically for larger gatherings and must be factored into your budget.

How long can The Conduit hold dates and what are the booking procedures?

The Conduit holds dates for 5 working days as standard. For longer holds, they may add a note to contact you if another enquiry comes in, but cannot guarantee the date beyond the 5-day period. Final guest numbers are required 10 working days before the event, allowing flexibility for planning.

What are the standard operating hours and additional hour charges?

The Forum operates 8am-5pm with additional hours at £500 per hour subject to availability. The Rooftop Pergola operates 6pm-10pm (licensed until 10pm) with extended hours possible. Rucola and Pergola daytime hire is 12pm-5pm at £3,500 with additional hours at £2,000 per hour.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included in the hire?

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. The Rooftop Pergola includes background music from curated playlists and TV screen. All AV requirements for the Rooftop must be provided via preferred suppliers.

Are there any day-of-week restrictions or seasonal limitations?

Semi-private hire of The Pergola is usually only offered on weekends. The venue offers discounted rates on Fridays and Saturdays for certain bookings. Summer packages are available for the Rooftop Pergola starting from £65 per person, but specific seasonal restrictions are not detailed in the available information.

What catering philosophy and dietary requirements does The Conduit follow?

The Conduit's food and drink philosophy is based on seasonality and sustainability, sourcing ingredients from carefully chosen suppliers who share their ethos of combining quality with responsible practices. Their culinary team crafts menus full of fresh and vibrant flavours, with current menus provided upon enquiry.

Can external suppliers and entertainment be brought in?

The venue allows clients to bring their own DJs for events. However, all AV requirements for the Rooftop Pergola must be provided via their preferred suppliers. The venue can accommodate entertainment like DJ setups, 360 booths, and additional screens for rolling content, but specific external supplier policies are not detailed.

What summer packages are available and what do they include?

Summer packages for the Rooftop Pergola start from £65 per person and include hire of the Pergola (1pm-5pm or 6pm-10pm), option to exclusively hire Rucola restaurant, a Golden Hour spritz per guest, tailored menus by Executive Chef Arnaud Dellannay, background music from curated playlists, and specialist event planning from their in-house team.