Planning guides
How function room pricing works, how many people fit, what to ask and how to book for the big occasions.
Costs
Costs · 8 min readHow much does it cost to hire a function room?In the UK, a function room can cost anything from nothing at all to a four-figure minimum spend on a Saturday night.Costs · 7 min read"Free" function room hire and minimum spends, explainedPlenty of pubs and bars advertise free function room hire.Costs · 7 min readHiring a community hall: costs, bars and licencesCommunity, church and village halls are usually the cheapest way to host a party.
Planning
Planning · 7 min readHow to choose a function room: a checklistMost function rooms look similar in photos.Planning · 6 min readHow many people fit in a function room?A room's capacity depends on how you use it.Planning · 6 min read15 questions to ask before booking a function roomAsking these before you pay a deposit saves surprises on the night.
Occasions
Occasions · 7 min readHow to book a venue for a wake or funeral receptionWhen someone dies, the wake usually has to be arranged within days, on top of everything else.Occasions · 6 min readPlanning a christening party: venues, food and timingsA christening party is usually a relaxed afternoon for family and close friends, with lots of small children.