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What is the minimum spend requirement for weekend events at 41 Portland Place?

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

What are the Day Delegate Package rates and what do they include?

The standard Day Delegate Rate is £80 plus VAT per person, or £65 plus VAT per person on Mondays and Fridays, with a minimum of 30 guests. The Classic Full Day Delegate Package at £91 plus VAT per person (minimum 34 guests) includes room hire 8am-5pm, arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning refreshments, deli sandwich lunch, afternoon tea/coffee, screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, and cloakroom.

What is the maximum capacity for seated dining events?

The venue can accommodate up to 60 people for a seated meal. This is a firm capacity limit that cannot be exceeded for dining events.

What are the additional costs for DJ and dancing facilities?

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

What are the late license fees and operating hours?

A late license to midnight costs £500 plus VAT. Standard access times for events are typically 8am-5pm for day events, though evening events can run later with the appropriate license.

What catering upgrade options are available and at what cost?

Several upgrade options are available: healthy working lunch (option 2) for £5.50 plus VAT per person, bowl food (5 bowls per person) for £11.50 plus VAT per person, and fork buffet lunch for £15.00 plus VAT per person. All upgrades have minimum number requirements.

What is included in the Reception Only Wedding Package?

The Reception Only Wedding Package costs £171 including VAT per person (based on 30 guests) and includes first floor venue hire (5pm-11pm), arrival nibbles, glass of Prosecco, 5 canapés, 3 bowl foods, two-hour unlimited house wine/beer/soft drinks, bar setup with white linen, uplighters, PA system, handheld microphones, iPad with Spotify, reception and house team, security, and unmanned cloakroom.

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 space and discuss event details.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included?

Standard packages include screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, PA system, handheld microphones, and iPad with Spotify. The venue can accommodate presentations and has directional signage included in delegate packages.

Are there specific restrictions for Christmas events?

December dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to high demand. The venue offers Christmas-specific brochures and packages, and can accommodate Christmas celebrations for between 10 to 120 guests in various spaces from intimate dinners to larger receptions.