Royal Horticultural Halls

Full day hire (08:00-00:00) costs £13,000 + VAT, 12-hour hire costs £10,000 + VAT, and 6-hour hire costs £8,750 + VAT. The base price includes exclusive use of Main Hall, North Annexe, Mezzanine, Organisers Office, Kitchen, and Café, plus extensive furniture (491 banqueting chairs, 160 trestle tables, 44 round tables), two cloakroom attendants, one security guard, ops staff, pre/post event cleaning, and one dedicated cleaner during tenancy.

The maximum standing capacity is 700 people. For events requiring larger capacity, Lawrence Hall can accommodate up to 900 for dinner, but it's only available during Westminster School holidays as it's leased by the school. Events exceeding 700 guests at Lindley Hall cannot be accommodated.

Additional costs include: hardwired 1GB internet (£1,000), late date change admin fee (£500 for changes within 1 month), TENS licence extension (£1,000 per hour up to 2am Monday-Saturday, 1am Sunday), additional hours (£750 per hour), North Annexe projector and AV (£800), modular stage with steps, rails, and ramp (£300), and supplier buyout fees as applicable. Unauthorised left items cost £750 per hour.

Royal Horticultural Halls operates as a dry hire venue with an approved supplier list for catering and AV/production services. While they work with approved suppliers, the venue can accommodate external caterers including specialized requirements like halal food and Asian caterers. Supplier buyout fees may apply when using non-approved vendors.

The venue includes a kitchen facility and can accommodate various cooking stations including frying equipment, pasta boilers, induction hobs, and electric pizza ovens. However, storage is very limited, so external storage arrangements may be needed for large food events. The venue can support multiple cooking stations for events like food festivals or exhibitions.

Setup times vary by event complexity but typically require several hours before the event start time. The venue quotes based on total occupancy including setup, event duration, and breakdown time. For example, a full day event (08:00-18:00) plus post-event cleaning and furniture clearing requires additional hours, with specific timing arrangements made during booking.

The venue includes basic hoist and truss systems, but most AV equipment must be hired separately. North Annexe projector and AV costs £800 extra. The venue can accommodate back projection screens (projector and screen must be hired separately), modular staging (£300 extra), and has capacity for large-scale productions with high ceilings suitable for extensive technical setups.

The venue can accommodate various event types including fashion shows, exhibitions, corporate events, and private parties. TENS licence extensions are available for late alcohol service (£1,000 per hour up to 2am Monday-Saturday, 1am Sunday). The venue's flexibility as a 'blank canvas' allows for diverse setups including casino-style events, live music, and cultural programs.

The venue requires deposit and balance payments with specific deadlines. Late date changes incur a £500 admin fee if made within one month of the original date, subject to availability. Dates can be placed on hold for a 1-month period while clients finalize their booking decisions.

The venue is 875 sqm² with a glass-vaulted ceiling 14.75m high at the highest point. Included furniture comprises 491 banqueting chairs, 160 trestle tables, 44 x 5ft 6in round tables, 8 poseur tables, 503 exam desks, café furniture, 13 pipe & drape units, 11 wooden screens, 70m curtain coverage, 3 double-decker coat rails, and 1 lectern. The space can be split to accommodate different areas as needed.