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Dining

Events

What is the pricing for The Retreat summer party package and what dates are available?

The Retreat summer party package costs £99.00 per person excluding VAT and can accommodate 30 to 800 guests. Limited dates remain available for July and August only, so early booking is essential to secure your preferred date.

What is included in The Retreat package price?

The package includes diverse street food stalls, sustainable wine selection, refreshing cocktails from the bespoke London Essence bar, and exclusive Helles Lager brewed with Braybrooke Brewery. Full details of inclusions are available in their brochure.

What are the capacity limits for different dining events at The Brewery?

The Queen Charlotte can accommodate up to 200 guests for banquets, drinks receptions or private dining. For Christmas parties, packages are available with minimum numbers of 60 guests, while The Retreat can handle 30-800 guests for summer events.

How does The Brewery handle Christmas party bookings and what are the restrictions?

Christmas party dates cannot be held due to high demand - it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Each December features a new theme (2025 will be 'The Midnight Carnival'), and daytime availability runs from 7am until 5pm, with evening parties starting from 6pm.

What are the typical costs for Christmas party packages?

Christmas party packages range from £145-£169 per person excluding VAT depending on guest numbers and requirements. This includes exclusive room hire, Christmas theming, entertainers, reception drinks, unlimited drinks for 5.5 hours, three-course dinner, and after-dinner DJ.

What mandatory additional costs should I budget for beyond the base package price?

Security/Fire Marshals are mandatory at £395 per guard excluding VAT, with typically 1 guard required per 100 guests. Most events also require minimum AV spend commitments ranging from £1,000-£18,000 excluding VAT depending on event size and technical requirements.

What are the venue access and timing restrictions for events?

Events typically require access from 7am for setup, with most daytime events finishing by 5pm and evening events running until 1am maximum. Christmas parties have specific timing restrictions with daytime access until 5pm and evening parties from 6pm onwards.

How far in advance do I need to book and what is the booking process?

Popular dates like Christmas require immediate booking as they don't hold dates and operate first-come, first-served. The venue offers dates on '1st option' (confirmed) or '2nd option' (provisional hold), and they actively seek alternative venues if they cannot accommodate requests.

What catering options are available for private dining events?

Options include three-course seasonal menus with coffee and petit fours, Food Stall lunch service, standing menus with canapés, and various drinks packages. Half bottles of wine are typically included, with upgrade options available for premium selections.

What spaces can be combined for larger dining events and receptions?

The Queen Charlotte connects to King George III for additional exhibition space and can be combined with other areas. The Sugar Rooms consist of two interconnecting rooms - Upper Sugar Room for main events and Lower Sugar Room for separate catering areas.