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What is the minimum number requirement and starting price for events at The Mermaid London?

The venue has a minimum requirement of 100 attendees with pricing starting from £155 per person excluding VAT. This minimum applies across all event packages and cannot be waived for smaller groups.

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

The DDR costs £98 per person excluding VAT and includes venue hire, arrival refreshments, mid-morning refreshments, two-course hot fork buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, basic AV equipment (projector, screen, microphone, lectern), staffing, and basic Wi-Fi up to 2Mbps per user. The package runs from 08:00-17:30 and includes access to foyer and mezzanine shared spaces.

Which spaces are included in the DDR package and what are the capacity requirements?

The DDR includes hire of the Auditorium (minimum 300 attendees) or Newgate Suite (minimum 120 attendees). The Auditorium has tiered seating for 600 people, while the Newgate Suite can be divided into breakout areas or accommodate up to 150 people in various configurations.

What are the costs for additional room hire beyond the DDR package?

Additional rooms cost: Newgate Suite £4,500 excluding VAT (08:00-17:30), Upper River Room £2,500-£3,500 excluding VAT, Lower River Room £2,500 excluding VAT, and Queenhithe Room £2,500 excluding VAT. Two Green Rooms (Castle Baynard and Workshop) are provided complimentary with bookings.

How much does early access cost and what are the standard operating hours?

Early access from 06:00 costs £2,000 excluding VAT. Standard venue access begins at 08:00, with events typically running until 17:30. Extended hours beyond standard times incur additional charges.

What are the staffing costs and what staff are included?

Basic staffing (event manager, stewards, and cloakroom) is included in the DDR package. Additional staffing costs approximately £1,798-£2,050 excluding VAT depending on event duration and requirements. Security is mandatory for certain events at additional cost.

What AV equipment is included and what are the costs for upgrades?

Basic AV (LCD projector, screen, flipchart, lectern, microphone) is included in DDR. The Auditorium includes a full PA system with Yamaha QL1 mixing desk, Bose speakers, 4 handheld radio mics, 16ft x 9ft screen, and 15k HD projector. Upgraded AV packages range from £1,100-£1,950 excluding VAT depending on requirements.

What catering options are available beyond the standard DDR package?

Additional catering includes: 4 canapés at £13 per person, 2-hour drinks reception (house wine, beer, soft drinks) at £25 per person, 3-hour drinks reception at £30 per person, and bakery basket at £2.75 per person. All prices exclude VAT.

How long are enquiries held and what is the booking process timeline?

Enquiries are automatically released from the system if no response is received by end of day Monday after initial contact. For short lead-time events, the venue requires booking confirmation and 100% payment by end of week. Joint first option holds are available while clients compare venues.

What are the Christmas party packages and pricing?

Christmas reception package costs £155 per person excluding VAT (room hire 18:30-midnight, arrival drinks, 6-item bowl food, unlimited beer/wine/soft drinks, DJ, dedicated event manager, cloakroom). Seated Christmas dinner package costs £165 per person excluding VAT. Both packages have minimum numbers requirements.