Business

Dining

Events

What are the catering options and pricing for tea, coffee, and refreshments?

Tea and coffee starts at £3.50 +VAT per person, with unlimited tea and coffee at £14.00 +VAT per person. Additional options include tea, coffee and biscuits at £5.50 +VAT, tea, coffee and cake of the day at £7.50 +VAT, and tea, coffee and pastries at £8.00 +VAT per person.

What is included in the Day Delegate Rate and what does it cost?

The Oval Day Delegate Rate is £81.00-£87.00 +VAT per person and includes room hire from 07:00-17:00, arrival breakfast rolls and overnight oats with tea and coffee, mid-morning handmade biscuits with tea and coffee, hot finger food buffet lunch, mid-afternoon cake with tea and coffee, fruit and filtered water throughout the day, screen and projector, 2 flipcharts and pens, and complimentary organiser car parking (subject to availability).

What are the site visit restrictions and timing requirements?

Site visits must be scheduled between 9:30am and 11:30am, as the venue is unable to show rooms after midday. This appears to be a standard operational restriction for viewing the spaces.

How long can spaces be held on option and what are the booking deadlines?

Spaces are typically held for 2-3 weeks maximum before being automatically released. The venue places 24-hour deadlines on enquiries and will release spaces if no confirmation is received by the specified deadline, which varies but can be as short as one day after the deadline notice.

When is payment required to secure the booking?

The venue will handover to your coordinator when the contracted amount is paid in full. For events requiring quick turnaround, signed contracts and payment may be required within days of the proposal being sent.

What AV equipment is included and what are additional costs?

Basic AV includes a built-in screen and projector, PA system, and 2 handheld microphones. Enhanced AV packages are available through in-house supplier Encore Global, with conference packages starting around £3,495 +VAT depending on the room and requirements.

Can external suppliers be used for catering or AV services?

The venue uses various external suppliers for additional services including team building (emma@gotoevents.co.uk), gin masterclass (laura@aokevents.com), and cricket experiences (info@ballsportz.co.uk). However, specific policies on external catering or AV suppliers are not clearly defined in the available information.

What are the minimum numbers requirements for different spaces?

The Corinthian Roof Terrace has a minimum requirement of 100 people. Other spaces may have different minimums, but specific numbers for the Pakistan Room and other business spaces are not specified in the available information.

What are the setup and access times available?

Standard room hire includes access from 07:00-17:00, with some flexibility for earlier access at 06:00am for event setup. AV companies typically require 3 hours for setup, and there may be options for evening-before setup for larger events.

Are there restrictions during cricket matches or game days?

The venue cannot offer regular event spaces during T20 fixtures and other cricket matches. During game days, only hospitality packages are available, starting at £149 +VAT per person, which include food, drinks, and tickets to watch the game.

What parking and transport options are available?

Complimentary onsite car parking is available for organisers and exhibitors (subject to availability). The venue is located 4 minutes walking from Vauxhall transport hub, between Oval underground station (Northern Line) and Vauxhall underground and overground station (Victoria Line), and is outside the congestion charge zone.

What additional room hire costs apply beyond the Day Delegate Rate?

Additional room hires include: Pakistan Room at £2,350-£2,500 +VAT per day, India Room at £3,350-£4,000 +VAT per day, Single Executive Boxes at £600-£650 +VAT per day, and larger spaces like the Ashes Suite at £6,495-£6,885 +VAT per day for catering or exhibition use.