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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. The Hollins Suite offers a Day Delegate Rate at £65 plus VAT per person, while the Tambling Suite room hire is £2,000 plus VAT. The Harris Suite room hire is £4,000 plus VAT.

What does the Day Delegate Rate include and how much does it cost?

The Day Delegate Rate costs £65 plus VAT per person and includes arrival tea and coffee with pastries, mid-morning tea and coffee with biscuits and fruit, working lunch buffet, afternoon tea and coffee with biscuits and fruit, hydration station with cucumber mint and lemon water, and main meeting room hire. This package is based on minimum numbers and covers a full day of meetings.

Are there mandatory additional costs for events at Chelsea FC?

Yes, carpet and draping for The Great Hall costs £12,500 plus VAT and appears to be mandatory for events in that space. Some quotes show carpet and draping included in Day Delegate Rates for other spaces, but this varies by room and package selected.

What happens if there's a Chelsea FC fixture on my event date?

Events cannot be accommodated when there are home fixtures scheduled, even if England is playing and Chelsea isn't. The venue will inform you if a fixture is scheduled for your requested date and ask for flexibility around alternative dates. Match days take priority over all events.

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

The venue requires updates by the end of the week for provisional bookings or they will release the space. For events taking place in future seasons (like 25/26), prices may increase accordingly from quoted rates. Specific payment timelines aren't detailed in available information.

What capacity limits apply to different room setups?

The Great Hall can accommodate 1,000 delegates standing only - no other setups work for this capacity. The Canoville Suite handles up to 500 standing reception, while Under the Bridge accommodates up to 550 standing. Smaller suites like Hollins and Tambling work well for meetings and conferences with lower capacities.

What are the costs for evening events and late licenses?

Under the Bridge has a 1am late license and costs £6,000 plus VAT (discounted from £11,500 plus VAT) with a minimum spend of £800 on the cash bar. The Canoville Suite for evening hire (5pm-11pm) costs £3,000 plus VAT (discounted from £5,000 plus VAT). Account bar setup and running fee is £800 plus VAT.

Are there specific restrictions on event timings or days of the week?

Events cannot run on match days regardless of the day of the week. The venue appears to have standard business hours but specific operating hour restrictions aren't detailed. Weekend events are possible as shown in quotes for Saturday and Sunday dates.

What audio-visual packages are available and what do they cost?

AV Package G costs £795 plus VAT with upgraded options available. Larger AV packages start from £9,100 plus VAT for events like gala dinners. Basic setups typically include projector, screen, microphones, and PA systems, with more comprehensive packages offering additional branding and technical support.

Can I get a refund if a football fixture is scheduled after I book?

This isn't explicitly addressed in the available information. The venue asks about flexibility around dates when fixtures are scheduled, but specific cancellation policies for fixture-related conflicts aren't detailed. This should be clarified directly with the venue when booking.