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What are the room hire costs and minimum catering requirements for business events?

Room hire varies by space and timing - the Great Room costs £3,000-£7,140 + VAT depending on duration, Prince Philip room is £1,400 + VAT for evening hire, and Queen Elizabeth II room is £1,150 + VAT for 8:30am-5pm. All spaces require minimum catering spends: Great Room has no specified minimum, Prince Philip requires £1,100 + VAT minimum, and Queen Elizabeth II requires £600 + VAT minimum that must be met or exceeded with food and beverage purchases.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups across the business spaces?

The Great Room accommodates up to 180 theatre style, 80 cabaret, 200 reception, or 130 dining. Benjamin Franklin room holds 100 theatre, 48 cabaret, 150 reception, or 90 dining. Prince Philip room fits 56 theatre, 40 cabaret, 60 reception, or 50 dining. Queen Elizabeth II room is smaller at 30 theatre, 21 cabaret, 40 reception, or 30 dining.

How long can you hold dates and what are the booking confirmation requirements?

RSA House will hold dates for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If they need a decision sooner, they provide 48 hours notice to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date. Weekend events require approximately £12,000 + VAT to open the house as it's normally closed.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the additional costs?

The Great Room includes a comprehensive AV package for £940-£1,182 + VAT with data projector, screen, stage, lectern with microphone, handheld microphone, surround sound and AV technician support up to 8 hours. Additional handheld or lapel microphones cost £68-£75 + VAT each, wireless uplighters are £22-£25 + VAT each (maximum 16), and flipcharts with pens are £15 + VAT each.

Does RSA House allow external catering or dry hire arrangements?

No, RSA House does not offer dry hire and does not permit any external catering. All food and beverage must be provided through their in-house catering services, and venue hire always includes mandatory catering minimums that must be met.

What are the standard event timing options and access hours?

Standard daytime hire runs 8:30am-5pm, while evening events typically operate 6pm-11pm with some flexibility. Events can extend to midnight or later with additional charges. The venue provides access before event start times for setup, though specific setup hours aren't detailed in standard packages.

What screening process and restrictions apply to events at RSA House?

RSA House requires detailed information about your organization, event purpose, speakers, attendees, and whether the event aligns with RSA's vision and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. They ask about political figures, controversial people, celebrities attending, press coverage, security requirements, and whether content will be recorded or broadcast. Events must align with RSA's mission and values.

What catering packages and pricing are available for corporate events?

Day delegate packages cost £70-£84 + VAT per person including arrival refreshments, mid-morning break, lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Individual items include morning bakery selection (£10-£12 + VAT), fork buffet lunch (£45-£48 + VAT), and afternoon cakes (£8.50-£10.20 + VAT). Drinks packages offer unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks for £30.50 + VAT per person for two hours.

Which rooms work together and what are the recommended combinations?

The Great Room and Benjamin Franklin room work hand-in-hand, with Benjamin Franklin serving as the catering space directly beneath the Great Room. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II rooms adjoin each other on the first floor. For larger events, multiple spaces can be combined, with the Benjamin Franklin room commonly used for networking and catering alongside main presentation spaces.

What are the Christmas party packages and pricing for corporate celebrations?

Christmas packages range from £143-£239 + VAT per person depending on the package and venue spaces used. Packages typically include exclusive venue hire, sparkling wine reception, three-course Christmas menu, half bottle of wine with meal, unlimited drinks for 2 hours, DJ service, dance floor, uplighting, and dedicated event coordination. Venue hire extensions past midnight cost £2,250-£4,500 + VAT.