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What is the room hire cost for the Compass Room for weddings and evening events?

Evening hire of the Compass Room is £1,400 for 18:00-00:30. Day hire from 12:00-18:00 is also £1,400. The venue operates a one wedding per day policy, ensuring exclusive use of the space.

What are the capacity limits and minimum booking requirements for the Compass Room?

The Compass Room has a minimum booking requirement of 80 guests and maximum capacity of 180 for dinner. If you require space for dancing, capacity reduces to 160 guests maximum.

What catering options are available and what are the minimum requirements?

A minimum of a buffet is required for evening events in the Compass Room. Hot fork buffet starts from £16.75 per person (£12.00 for children), and 3-course meals start from £34.00 per adult (£15.00 for children). Tea and coffee is £2.25 per person.

Can I bring my own caterer or use external catering for religious purposes?

External catering is only permitted for religious purposes. If this applies, a separate dry hire package is available for £4,500, which includes dry hire of the Compass Room and kitchen with furniture provided.

What drinks packages are available for receptions and celebrations?

Prosecco is £36.00 per bottle, wine from £24.00 per bottle, bottled beer £6.00 per bottle, and elderflower presse/juices £4.50 per litre. Canapés are available at £14.00 per person for arrival drinks receptions.

What is included with the Compass Room hire and what are its unique features?

The Compass Room is a circular space on the fourth floor with floor-to-ceiling windows providing 360-degree views of Salford Quays. It includes private bathrooms, bar facilities, and a private outdoor balcony space, making it completely self-contained.

What is the booking process and when is the deposit required?

A booking contract must be signed on pages 3 and 12 to confirm the booking. Once the signed contract is returned, a deposit invoice for room hire only will be sent. The venue requires company details including contact name, company name, address, telephone, and email for the contract.

How does the venue handle booking holds and what happens if multiple clients want the same date?

The venue operates on a 'joint first option' basis when multiple clients are interested in the same date. This means dates are held for interested parties, but it becomes first-come-first-served once one client decides to proceed with booking.

Is halal catering available for religious celebrations?

Yes, the venue's chicken is certified halal. This is available as part of their standard catering options including finger buffets and other menu items.

What communication restrictions apply when booking through third-party platforms?

When booking through platforms like Hirespace, the system blocks additional email addresses from being copied into communications. For planning purposes involving multiple team members, it's better to communicate directly with the venue using personal email addresses rather than through the platform.