Business

Dining

Events

What are the weekend minimum spend requirements for business events?

Weekend bookings require a minimum spend of £4,000 per day. This applies to all weekend events regardless of the space booked or number of attendees.

What delegate packages are available and what do they include?

The Classic Full Day Delegate Package costs £91 + VAT per person (minimum 34 guests) or £65 + VAT per person on Mondays and Fridays (minimum 30 guests). This includes room hire 8am-5pm, arrival pastries, mid-morning refreshments, deli sandwich lunch, afternoon tea with fruit skewers, screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, cloakroom, and directional signage.

What are the capacity limits for seated meetings in the business spaces?

The Council Chamber and Reception room can accommodate up to 60 people for seated meals. For theatre-style seating, the venue can host up to 70 guests maximum.

What are the standard access times for business meetings?

Standard business meeting access is 8am-5pm. Events can be extended beyond these hours but may incur additional charges.

What AV equipment is included in the delegate packages?

All delegate packages include a screen and projector, Wi-Fi access, and flipchart. Additional AV requirements such as handheld microphones or PA systems may be available but are not specified as standard inclusions.

What lunch upgrade options are available and at what cost?

Three upgrade options are available: healthy working lunch for £5.50 + VAT per person, bowl food (5 bowls per person) for £11.50 + VAT per person, and fork buffet lunch for £15.00 + VAT per person. All upgrades have minimum number requirements.

How does the booking process work 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 spaces before confirming.

What is the pricing difference between weekdays and Mondays/Fridays?

Monday and Friday bookings offer reduced delegate rates at £65 + VAT per person (minimum 30 guests) compared to the standard weekday rate of £91 + VAT per person (minimum 34 guests). Weekend bookings have a £4,000 minimum spend requirement.

What room combinations are typically recommended for business meetings?

The most commonly recommended combination is the Council Chamber and Reception room together. For larger events requiring additional space, the Wolfson Room and Exhibition Area can be added for an extra £700 + VAT.

What catering spaces and break-out areas are available?

The venue provides separate catering spaces from the main meeting rooms. The Reception room can serve as a networking and catering area, and there are break-out spaces available for refreshments and informal discussions during meetings.