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What is the minimum spend for The Great Hall and what does it include?

The minimum charge for The Great Hall is £50,000 plus VAT. This covers the room hire only and does not include catering, AV, or additional services which are charged separately.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups in The Great Hall?

The Great Hall can accommodate up to 600 people for dinner or banqueting events, and up to 1,000 delegates for standing reception events. For seated events requiring specific layouts, capacity may be reduced depending on your setup requirements.

What are the mandatory additional costs for events in The Great Hall?

Carpet and draping of the space costs £12,500 plus VAT and is mandatory for most events. A setup fee of £4,000 plus VAT applies to Great Hall events, and if you require a bar service, there's an account bar setup and running fee of £800 plus VAT.

What dining packages are available and what do they include?

The dinner package is £140 plus VAT per person and includes carpet and drape for the full room, glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course dinner from the classic menu, half bottle of house wine per person, mineral water, cloakroom, and event security. This represents a complete dining experience with all essentials included.

Are there restrictions on event dates due to Chelsea FC fixtures?

Yes, events cannot be held when Chelsea FC has home fixtures scheduled. The venue will inform you if there are fixture conflicts with your proposed date, and you may need to consider alternative dates to avoid match days.

What AV services are available and what do they cost?

AV packages start from £9,100 plus VAT through their in-house production company Peachy Productions. They offer rental services from onsite stock and complete technical event management with trained technicians and project managers to handle all audio-visual requirements.

How far in advance do I need to book The Great Hall?

Based on the correspondence, the venue requires significant advance notice and will release spaces if updates aren't received by specified deadlines. For major events, booking well in advance is essential, particularly to avoid fixture date conflicts.

What catering options are available beyond the standard dinner package?

Beyond the standard dinner package, the venue offers various drinks packages including 1-hour unlimited sparkling wine at £22 plus VAT per person, and beer and wine packages ranging from £25 plus VAT for 1 hour to £45 plus VAT for 3 hours per person. Custom menus can be arranged through their partnership with Levy Restaurants UK.

Can The Great Hall be used for daytime events and conferences?

Yes, The Great Hall can accommodate conferences and daytime events. Day delegate rates are available starting from around £85-102 plus VAT per person, including arrival refreshments, morning and afternoon breaks, working lunch, hydration station, and room hire with carpet and draping.

What security and staffing arrangements are included?

Event security is included in the dinner package pricing. For other events, security arrangements would be discussed separately based on your specific requirements and event type.