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What are the exact costs for hiring The Great Briton and Academy spaces for business events?

The Great Briton and Academy combined cost £0 for room hire when booked with catering packages, as room hire is included in Day Delegate packages. For dry hire without catering, specific pricing would need to be confirmed with the venue. Additional spaces like The Forge cost £6,000 ex VAT for 9am-5pm hire, and The Arnold Hills costs £3,500 ex VAT for the same duration.

What capacity limits apply to The Great Briton for different event layouts?

The Great Briton can accommodate up to 350 people for workshops, conferences and seminars. For theatre-style seating, it can hold 300 delegates, while cabaret-style layouts accommodate fewer guests. The adjoining Academy space provides additional catering and lounge areas with pitch view balcony access.

What are the Day Delegate package options and what's included in each?

Three main packages are available: Bronze Medal at £52-85 per person includes arrival refreshments, mid-morning and afternoon tea/coffee with biscuits, bowl food lunch, and water throughout the day. Gold Medal at £81-103.20 per person adds breakfast rolls, cookies, flowerpot muffins, and chef's fork buffet with two mains and sides. All packages include room hire of the main space.

What are the mandatory AV costs and what's included?

AV is supplied through Eclipse, the venue's partner. Basic AV packages start from around £1,650 ex VAT for smaller spaces like The Arnold Hills. More comprehensive packages for larger events can cost £4,549-5,458 ex VAT and typically include screens, projectors, PA systems, microphones, and technical support throughout the event.

What are the exact operating hours and setup requirements?

Events typically run from 8:30am-5pm, with access available from 7am for setup. Build days can be arranged the day before events for an additional cost. Setup for The Forge costs £4,200 ex VAT, while other spaces have proportional setup fees ranging from £787.50-2,450 ex VAT.

What additional mandatory costs should be budgeted beyond the basic hire?

Cloakroom attendants cost £1,080 for a full day (7am-5pm). VAT at 20% applies to all charges. If using external suppliers for AV or other services, additional costs may apply, though the venue prefers using their approved partner Eclipse for AV requirements.

What are the booking restrictions around West Ham United match days and other events?

The venue is unavailable during West Ham United home matches and major events like concerts (Iron Maiden was mentioned as causing unavailability during pack-down dates). Event dates may need to be flexible to avoid these blackout periods, and early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates.

What catering restrictions and minimum spend requirements apply?

The venue operates through Delaware North for catering and strongly encourages using their in-house catering services. External catering may be restricted or require approval. Day Delegate packages effectively set minimum spends, with Bronze Medal requiring £52+ per person and Gold Medal requiring £81+ per person, making total minimums dependent on guest count.

What evening event and dinner options are available in the same venue?

Evening dining packages are available at £110 per person ex VAT, including room hire, arrival prosecco or beer, 3-course set menu, half bottle of wine per person, mineral water, and tea/coffee with petit fours. Events can run from 6pm-11pm, with The Forge available for banquet-style dining for up to 200 guests.

What breakout room options and capacities are available for conferences?

Multiple breakout rooms are available: The Forge (up to 100 people) at £6,000 ex VAT, The Arnold Hills (cabaret style) at £3,500 ex VAT, The Royal East at £1,750 ex VAT, and BM6 (smaller capacity) at £787.50 ex VAT. All prices are for 9am-5pm hire and can be discounted when booked with main spaces.