Room Hire in Central London
Charges and Catering Facilities
Room Hire Catering and Charges
Prices effective from October 2024
Capacity for up to 60 guests
Full £295 Charity £242
Full £295 Charity £242
Full £412 Charity £338
Full £306 Charity £251
Full £306 Charity £252
Full £426 Charity £349
Capacity for up to 80 guests
Full £461 Charity £378
Full £461 Charity £378
Full £642 Charity £526
Full £175 Charity £144
Full £175 Charity £144
Full £256 Charity £210
Capacity maximum 12 in boardroom set up
Full £146 Charity £120
Full £146 Charity £120
Full £198 Charity £163
Per Hire £97
Per Hire £97
Notes
- These charges apply to academic meetings, lectures, seminars and committee meetings only.
Meetings which do not fall into these categories are subject to a different tariff. Events that require the exclusive use of Lettsom House are subject to a minimum tariff irrespective of the individual rooms required. Please consult the Deputy Registrar regarding the relevant tariffs. - The rates shown are for Monday to Friday. Lettsom House is not normally available for hire at weekends. When this is agreed an extra charge will be quoted.
- The discounted Charity rate is for charities registered in the UK with a Charities Commission Reg No.
- Room hire is zero-rated for VAT.
Other charges (VAT at the current rate will be added to these charges)
Full Terms and Conditions, including cancellation charges, are available HERE
Audio-visual Equipment:
- A single charge of £55 is payable for the use of audio-visual equipment (screen, leads and stands, laser pointer and flip charts/pens. The use of amplifying equipment is included in the charge for Conference Room.
- A charge of £177 is made for the use of a data projector and laptop or £95 for either piece of equipment on its own.
- Use of the new AV in the Library is charged at £32 per event
- AV is provided for the use of the client – there is no technical support assistant available.
Use outside normal hours:
A charge of £80 per half-hour (or part thereof) is made for access before 8.30am and for departure after 10.00pm.
| Catering Options | Prices |
|---|---|
| Tea/coffee and biscuits/tap water | £2.60 per head/per serving |
| Filter Coffee (if requested) | 60p additional per head |
| Orange/apple juice | £2.80/jug |
| Bottled water (sparkling/still) | £2.00/2 litre bottle |
| Red/white house wine | £11.00/bottle |
| Corkage for provision of own wines | £2.60 per bottle |
| Basic Lunch (sandwiches and fruit) | £17.00 per head |
| Lettsom's lunch (Enhanced with wraps and warm finger food) | £19.50 per head - min no 12 |
| Nibbles (crisps/nuts) | £1.00 per head |
| Use of single items of crockery | £1.10 per head |
| Use of full place setting | £2.00 per head |
Outside Caterers
Outside caterers are required for more extensive catering arrangements. The Society is pleased to recommend suitable caterers, but the Hirer is responsible for settling accounts directly with them.
The hire charge of £97 for the use of the kitchen applies in these circumstances.