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Private Hire
What areas are available for hire at The Big Chill House?The Enchanted Bar with Snug
The Finlandia Cabin
A section of The Sun Terrace (in conjunction with hire of Enchanted Bar)
How many people can the rooms hold?
Enchanted bar and Snug will hold 100 guests comfortably
The Finlandia Cabin holds 40 guests comfortably
The Terrace holds up to 60 people.
What does each area offer?
The Enchanted bar and Snug offers its own private bar, a large dance floor area, DJ booth with CDJ decks, turntables, 4 channel mixer, PA system, and projector with DVD player available for your use. This means if you want to bring your own DJ you can, or have us book you a DJ who will play any musical genre you like. You can even play your own DVDs for private screening, or bring your laptop to project your own visuals.
The Snug area is separated from the Enchanted Bar by long, velvet floor length drapes for a quieter, more intimate setting.
During the day, the first floor Enchanted Bar makes for a great private dining room, an ideal place to hold company marketing meetings with a difference (beanbags all round), filming comedy or music videos, photoshoots etc.
After dark, state-of-the-art A/V system, minimal décor, limited seating and private bar turn The Enchanted Garden a nocturnal space for party people, located just a few steps from the huge outdoor terrace.
A/V: Own soundsystem with full DJ set-up. Screen + projector. Music can be from your own ipod or from your own ipod or a feed from the Ground Floor instead of DJs if you prefer.
The Finlandia Cabin offers its own private bar within intimate surrounds - ideal for intimate cocktail parties for up to 50 people.
The Finlandia Cabin is a subterranean comfort zone where yielding beds sprawl beneath floating tables. Plush textiles and decorative soft furnishings contrast with the traditional Finnish cabin styling, allowing house guests to stretch out in comfort, while the private bar ensures that the next cocktail is always within arm's reach.
A/V: Own soundsystem with full DJ set-up. Music can be from your own ipod, or a feed from the Ground floor.
The Sun Terrace
Our south facing sun terrace is an ideal area to hire for sizzling summer BBQs! Decked and decorated with an oasis of beautiful lush plants you wouldn't even know you were in the centre of Kings Cross. Parasols provide shade for those who like to shelter from the suns rays and heatlamps heat the terrace as the sun sets and the evening temperature chills the night sky.
Available from Monday to Thursday and can be hired only if in conjunction with hire of the Enchanted Bar. The two areas together hold approx 160 people. The terrace would be sectioned off to provide you and your guests a large private area and you would also have your own entrance from the Enchanted Bar exclusively for you and your guests use.
Will the Big Chill House supply staff?
Yes. If you require staff for your event we will supply at no extra cost. This includes Bar Staff to run your private bar, waitresses for food service and delivery, chefs, and floor staff. Security can be supplied at an extra cost. If you require the whole venue staff costs will be added on.
Can you recommend a DJ?
Of course! Pick from our stable of DJs who can cater to your musical tastes however diverse. Costs for DJs can be discussed.
Can I bring my own food?
We don't mind you bringing a celebration cake for a special occasion but any other substantial food must be supplied by our kitchen.
I want to pick my own menu - is this possible?
Let us know your budget and how many guests you wish to cater for and the kind of food you would like - we will give you a choice of menus to meet your requirements. This can be as relaxed or as formal as you like.
We'd like to have a BBQ on the terrace - is this ok?
We have our own BBQ which our chefs can cook your pre-ordered BBQ menu on, creating the perfect summer food for your summer party.
Will the food I buy go towards my minimum spend?
Yes - everything you purchase from your private hired bar contributes towards your minimum spend. Also any catering or drinks you pre-order with us will contribute towards the minimum spend.
Can I order food from your menu on the day?
Yes this is possible although products can run out on busy days so to avoid disapointment it is safer to pre-order especialy if catering for larger parties.
If I choose to cater for my party how does the food get delivered?
Exactly how you want it! We have a team of friendly, sophisticated waitresses who will deliver food to your guests on platters and trays until everyone is nicely fed. Food can arrive at different times during the occasion if you require. We also offer a table service if you choose to dine your guests, and even a large, impressive table banquet for guests to help themselves to if you prefer.
I would like a special drink made for my guests and given out when they arrive
We can advise on tailormade cocktails for your party - themed or classic cocktails, non-alcoholic or champagne cocktails - whatever you desire, all delivered by waitresses to guests either on arrival, throughout the party or just before that special speech.
Can I invite under 18 year olds to my party?
For daytime events children under 18 are allowed in the venue but are not allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. For evening events from 6pm onwards it's over 18s only.
Can I decorate the room?
You can decorate the hired area as long as the paintwork, surfaces and furnishings are not damaged by the decorations or fixings.
Can we access the venue earlier to prepare the room with our decorations?
Yes - as long as you let us know well advance and arrange at the time of booking confirmation.
I need an area for over 250 people - can I hire the whole venue?
If you let us know how many guests you expect we can discuss the option of hiring half or the entire venue, which ever suits your needs best. The capacity for the entire House is 550. The capacity for the ground floor is 400.
How much does it cost to hire the rooms for my party?
Rather then charge you for the hire of an area we charge a minimum spend. So if you reach your minimum spend you get the room for free!
What is a minimum spend?
We ask that you spend the minimum amount required over the specific bar in area you hire. To contribute towards the minimum spend products must be purchased over your own hired bar. If bought at any other bar in the venue it will not contribute towards your minimum spend.
All food and drink (whether purchased on the night or pre-ordered) goes towards your minimum spend, for example, if you wish to pre-order canapés and a welcome glass of Cava for your guests this will be included in your minimum spend. You may want to put a certain amount of money behind the bar to pay for a few drinks for guests, and then have your guests pay for their own drinks afterwards. These arrangements are fine.
Once your party has finished we check the tills on your specific bar to see if the spend has been reached. If it has, then nothing is owed, if there is any outstanding balance you will need to pay the difference at the end of the evening.
Do we need to pay a deposit?
We cannot confirm your booking until a 25% deposit of the minimum spend has been paid. It can be paid by credit card (except American Express), debit card, cash or cheque. Cheques must clear before the booking can be confirmed and be made payable to ROSEFORT LTD.
What if I don't reach the minimum spend by the end of the evening?
The outstanding balance must be paid by the end of your party.
Do you have a take out licence?
Yes! It is possible to purchase unopened alcohol form the bar so long as it is bought by the time the bar closes. It must also stay unopened until it is off the premises.
So you may want to buy some wine or champagne to take home with you (especially if your planning to carry on partying!)
I would like to hold my company's bi-monthly marketing meetings at the House but we would only need the room for a few hours in the daytime - how much do you charge for this?
We can discuss a flat fee for hiring the space for a certain number of hours if you did not require the use of the bar.
If your meetings involved a large lunch order or drinks - (you can chose from our business lunch platter deals) we would discuss a reduced minimum spend fee which the food and drinks would contribute towards.
Both the Enchanted bar and the Finlandia Cabin have been used for many different activites - company meetings on beanbags, DVD screenings, monthly marketing projections, television interviews, filming for music videos, live broadcasts for podcasts and comedy shows to name a few.
Let us know your requirements and we can discuss all options!
What are the minimum spends?
The Enchanted Room
Min Spend / Price per head /Capacity
Monday £1500 / £25 / 100
Tuesday £1500 / £25 / 100
Wednesday £1500 / £25 / 100
Thursday £1800 / £25 / 100
Friday £3500 / £35 / 100
Saturday £3500 / £35 / 100
Sunday £1500 / £25 / 100
The Finlandia Cabin
Min Spend / Price per head / Capacity
Monday £750 / £15 / 50
Tuesday £750 / £15 / 50
Wednesday £750 / £15 / 50
Thursday £1000 / £20 / 50
Friday £1500 / £30 / 50
Saturday £1500 / £30 / 50
Sunday £750 / £15 / 50
The Sun terrace
The Sun Terrace can be hired in conjunction with hiring the Enchanted Bar. It is available from Monday to Thursday.
We offer BBQs on the terrace is you want to cater for a summer party and can also set up a bar on the decking or have waitresses deliver your drinks.
The Terrace can be cordoned off to accommodate up to 60 guests and you have your own private entrance from the Enchanted Bar.
If you would like the added advantage of The Sun Terrace it can be yours for an extra £1000 min spend.
I'd like to arrange a party at The Big Chill House, who do I talk to?
Please email housemanagers@bigchill.net
Written: 24th Oct, 06
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