Business

Dining

Events

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

Room hire varies by space: Princess Alexandra Hall costs £1,500-£2,500 plus VAT, Hall of India & Pakistan costs £1,300-£1,900 plus VAT, and Brabourne Room with Garden costs £5,500 plus VAT. All bookings require minimum catering spends ranging from £1,500-£6,000 plus VAT depending on the space. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies to all food and beverage.

What are the capacity limits for different business event setups?

Princess Alexandra Hall accommodates 150 theatre style, 100 cabaret, or 80 dining rounds. Hall of India & Pakistan holds 150 theatre style, 120 standing reception, or 80 dining rounds. The Garden supports up to 120 standing guests, while smaller spaces like Brabourne Room handle 30-50 guests depending on layout.

What are the standard access hours and setup times for business events?

Most business events have access from 08:00-09:00 and must be fully vacated by 17:00-21:00 depending on the event type. Evening events typically run 18:00-23:00. Garden events have specific time slots: 12:00-16:00 or 18:00-22:00, with no access between these periods if another event is scheduled.

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

Day Delegate Rates range from £85-£193 plus VAT per person with minimum numbers of 80-100 guests. Packages include arrival tea/coffee with pastries, morning refreshments, working lunch or fork buffet, afternoon tea/coffee, room hire, AV equipment (screen, projector, sound system, microphone, lectern), and dedicated event management. Some packages include post-conference drinks reception.

Is dry hire available and what catering restrictions apply?

Six Park Place does not offer dry hire due to limited kitchen facilities available to external caterers. All events must use the venue's in-house catering services. The venue has comprehensive menus available and can accommodate dietary requirements, but external catering is not permitted.

What AV equipment is included and what additional technology can be hired?

Standard AV includes screen, projector, sound system, handheld and lapel microphones, and lectern. Princess Alexandra Hall features integrated audio-visual systems and staging. Piano hire is available for £200 plus VAT plus tuning. Additional equipment and technical support can be arranged at extra cost.

What is the booking process and what deposits are required?

Bookings require written confirmation with contract and billing details. A signed contract and deposit of 100% of room hire and minimum catering spend (or 100% of package price based on minimum numbers) must be provided within one week of confirmation. Final numbers and menu selections are typically required closer to the event date.

What restrictions apply to entertainment and music in business spaces?

Entertainment and decorations are not included in room hire and incur additional costs. In the Garden, only jazz, classical, or acoustic background music is permitted to maintain the clubhouse environment. All suppliers and entertainers must be approved in advance by the events team. Amplified music restrictions apply in garden areas.

Can multiple spaces be booked together and how does pricing work for combined bookings?

Multiple spaces can be booked for larger events, such as Princess Alexandra Hall for presentations with Hall of India & Pakistan for catering/networking. Each space has its own hire fee, but the minimum catering spend typically applies to the combined event. Garden exclusive hire requires approval from the Director General and has a minimum spend of £11,500-£12,000 plus VAT.

What are the cancellation policies and payment terms for business bookings?

Full deposit (100% of room hire and minimum catering spend) is required within one week of booking confirmation. The venue operates as part of the Royal Over-Seas League members' club, so events must comply with clubhouse standards. Specific cancellation terms and payment schedules are outlined in the signed contract, but deposits are non-refundable in most cases.