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What are the minimum spend requirements for different spaces at Chelsea FC?

The Great Hall has a minimum charge of £50,000 plus VAT, making it unsuitable for smaller budgets. Smaller suites like the Hollins Suite offer Day Delegate Rates from £65 plus VAT per person, while the Tambling Suite costs £2,000 plus VAT for room hire. Weekend rates for The Great Hall can be £8,000 plus VAT per day, with mandatory carpet and drape costing an additional £12,500 plus VAT.

How does fixture scheduling affect event availability and what happens if a match is confirmed after booking?

Events cannot be accommodated when Chelsea has home fixtures scheduled, even if England is playing that date. The venue requires flexibility around dates due to potential fixture changes. If a match gets confirmed after your booking, you may be asked to leave the venue or find alternative arrangements, though specific cancellation policies for this scenario should be confirmed directly with the venue.

What are the capacity limits for different room layouts in the main event spaces?

The Great Hall can accommodate 1,000 delegates standing only - no other setup works for this capacity. The Canoville Suite holds up to 500 standing for receptions, 250 in cabaret layout, and 400 in theatre style. The Hollins Suite works well as a main plenary room, while smaller suites like Tambling accommodate breakout sessions with varying capacities.

What Day Delegate Rate packages are available and what do they include?

DDR packages range from £65-£102 plus VAT per person depending on the space and requirements. Standard inclusions are arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning refreshments, working lunch buffet, afternoon refreshments, hydration station, and main meeting room hire. Some packages include carpet and draping, while AV requirements are typically quoted separately.

How far in advance do you need to book and what are the payment terms?

The venue requires updates by end of week for provisional bookings or they will release the space. For events in future seasons (like 25/26), prices may increase accordingly from current quotes. Specific payment timelines and deposit requirements are not detailed in available information and should be confirmed directly with the events team.

What are the additional mandatory costs beyond room hire?

Carpet and draping costs £12,500 plus VAT for The Great Hall. AV packages start from around £795 plus VAT for basic setups, with more comprehensive packages available. Set up fees can apply (£4,000 plus VAT mentioned for Great Hall events). Account bar setup carries a £800 plus VAT running fee, and some spaces require minimum spend commitments on cash bars.

What are the timing restrictions and access arrangements?

Events typically cannot be accommodated with very short notice (next day bookings are declined). The venue appears to operate standard business hours, though specific access times for setup and breakdown are not detailed. Late licenses are available for certain spaces like Under the Bridge (1am license), but standard event spaces likely have earlier finish times.

What catering options and pricing are available?

Catering ranges from grab-and-go lunches to three-course dinners. Drinks packages include 1-hour unlimited sparkling wine at £22 plus VAT per person, and beer/wine packages from £25-£45 plus VAT per person depending on duration. Dinner packages start around £140 plus VAT per person including wine. Street food concepts and buffet options are available as alternatives to formal dining.

Are there restrictions on event types or specific requirements that must be met?

The venue appears selective about events, with several enquiries being declined without specific reasons given. Budget appears to be a significant factor, with lower-budget events (under £6,000) being automatically declined for premium spaces. Events requiring very short setup times or next-day bookings are typically not accommodated.

What AV and technical capabilities are included and what costs extra?

Basic AV packages start around £795 plus VAT and can go up to £9,100 plus VAT for comprehensive setups. Peachy Productions is the onsite AV partner providing equipment and technicians. Standard packages typically include projectors, screens, microphones, and basic sound systems, while more complex requirements like LED screens, extensive branding, or broadcast capabilities require upgraded packages.