Business

Dining

Events

What is the minimum spend requirement for weekend events at the Dining space?

Weekend events require a minimum spend of £4,000 per day. This applies to all Saturday and Sunday bookings regardless of guest numbers or event type.

What is the maximum capacity for seated dinners in the Council Chamber?

The Council Chamber can accommodate up to 60 people for seated meals. For larger groups requiring seated dining, the venue cannot accommodate more than this number.

What delegate package rates are available for corporate dining events?

Day delegate packages are £80 plus VAT per person (standard rate) or £65 plus VAT per person on Mondays and Fridays, with a minimum of 30 guests. These packages include room hire, refreshments, meals, and basic AV equipment.

What are the pricing options for Christmas dinner events?

Christmas events can be booked in the Council Chamber and Reception room. December dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to high demand, and specific Christmas packages are available with bespoke pricing.

What entertainment options are available for private dining events?

For dancing, you can have a dancefloor in the Reception Room with background music through the PA system or a silent disco. Alternatively, you can hire the Wolfson Room and Exhibition Area for an additional £700 plus VAT if you want a DJ, with DJ services starting from £850 plus VAT.

What is included in the wedding reception package pricing?

The reception-only wedding package is £171 including VAT per person based on 30 guests. It includes first floor venue hire (5pm-11pm), arrival nibbles, Prosecco, 5 canapés, 3 bowl foods, two-hour unlimited drinks, bar setup, uplighters, PA system, microphones, iPad with Spotify, reception team, security, and unmanned cloakroom.

What are the standard access times for dining events?

Standard access times for dining events are typically 8am-5pm for day events. Evening events can run until 11pm, with late licenses available until midnight for an additional £500 plus VAT.

What catering upgrade options are available beyond the standard packages?

Catering upgrades include healthy working lunch (additional £5.50 plus VAT per person), bowl food with 5 bowls per person (additional £11.50 plus VAT per person), and fork buffet lunch (additional £15.00 plus VAT per person). All upgrades have minimum number requirements.

What is the booking process and what documents are provided?

After initial enquiry, the venue provides a venue brochure, sample event menu, and bespoke proposal. Clients can request a provision hold on their preferred date and book site visits to view the space before confirming.

What AV equipment and setup options are included with dining bookings?

Standard dining packages include screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, PA system, handheld microphones, and directional signage. The space features natural light and period features, with chairs, linen, and candelabras included for dinner packages.