Business

Dining

Weddings

What are the weekend pricing requirements and how do they differ from weekday rates?

Weekend events have a minimum spend requirement of £4,000 per day. The venue offers more competitive pricing for weekday events, with specific delegate packages available Monday through Friday.

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 refreshments, screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, cloakroom, and directional signage.

What are the capacity limits for different room configurations?

The Council Chamber and Reception room combination can accommodate up to 70 guests in theatre style seating. For seated meals, the venue can accommodate a maximum of 60 people. The Laurie Landeau and Fellows rooms are recommended for workshops and smaller meetings.

What are the standard access times and can they be extended?

Standard business event access is 8am-5pm. Extended hours are available with additional costs - late license to midnight costs £500 + VAT. Events can run as late as 12am with proper licensing.

What AV equipment is included and what are the upgrade options?

Standard packages include screen and projector, Wi-Fi, flipchart, and handheld microphones. The venue has PA systems and can provide additional AV equipment. Hybrid meeting equipment is included as standard in the Laurie Landeau room without extra charges.

How does the booking process work and what holds are available?

The venue offers provision holds on preferred dates while clients review proposals. Site visits can be arranged to view the spaces. All bookings require review of bespoke proposals, venue brochures, and sample menus before confirmation.

What catering upgrade options are available beyond the standard delegate package?

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

Are there any restrictions on external suppliers or special requirements?

The venue works with Searcys for catering and has established partnerships with local suppliers. External vendor arrangements may be possible but require approval. The venue focuses on sustainability and environmental credentials in their operations.

What happens if my event needs to accommodate more than 70 people?

The venue can accommodate a maximum of 70 guests in theatre style. For events requiring more than 70 people, the venue cannot accommodate and will help find alternative venues through their network.

What additional spaces are available for breakouts or networking?

The Laurie Landeau room includes an adjoining catering space that can be used as a breakout area for private meetings or phone calls. The venue also has the Wolfson Room and Exhibition Area available for additional hire at £700 + VAT for events requiring extra space.