Hall Capacity

We have 130 chairs and two sizes of tables, 15 large and 11 small.  The larger ones will seat up to eight people and measure 1830mm x 685mm (6’ x 2’3”.)  The smaller ones seat four and measure 915mm x 685mm (3’ x 2’3”.)  There are also three buffet tables 30" high.

The table below shows the maximum capacities of the two main rooms.  The capacities cannot be exceeded because of fire regulations

“Theatre-style” means rows of chairs (no tables) facing a speaker.

“Delegate-style” means chairs on one side of a table facing a speaker

“Around-table Meeting” means seated around a central table

“Dining” means chairs placed around tables for a meal with no specific orientation.

“Standing” means without chairs or tables.

Floor Plan

A plan of the hall is shown to help you decide how best to use the rooms and facilities.

Audio-visual and Wi-Fi

The hall has a small portable public address system which is available for hire (link)

Data projectors, laptops and other audio-visual equipment can be hired from Cannan & Brown. Penrith 017688 64829.

A 3G signal can usually be obtained in the hall. However, if you are intending using this you are strongly advised to check the signal strength and reliability in advance of your function.

Catering

The kitchen is not equipped for complete on-site meal preparation. If you are using outside caterers they should be made aware that some food preparation will need to be carried out off-site. Alternatively the food may be completely prepared off-site and transported to the hall for serving.

The kitchen equipment comprises a 6-burner gas hob and catering-size gas oven, a large thermostatically-conrolled warming cabinet and a 400l fridge.  A 200l freezer and a 30l soup tureen are available.

Catering equipment, crockery, cutlery and glasses must be washed and stacked before the end of the hire period.  However, it may be possible to provide a washing-up service at a reasonable cost.  Please enquire.

Useful contacts for outside catering

Applegarth Catering 01931 712272 / 07711 663633

Brunswick Deli 017682 10500

Catering4Cumbria 017688 95555

Kathy Edgar 017688 81401

Kath Packham 01931 712888 / 07717 525245

Burger / Coffee Van The Italian Coffee Cabin  07768 047770

Chip Van

Pizza Oven

Ice Cream Van Slees of Winskill 017688 81221

Hot Drinks

Use of the water boiler is included in our hire fee and insulated pump-action flasks are available for beverage service. You are welcome to bring your own tea, coffee, sugar and milk. Alternatively we can provide these for you on an as-used basis.

Bar

The Hall has a small bar situated off the main lobby.  The back-bar area is equipped with a 240-bottle drinks chiller and optics.  The main counter has space underneath for e and space for beer kegs and chillers.

You are welcome to make your own arrangements to staff and supply the bar.  Otherwise a local victualler is usually able to contract for the provision of these facilities.

The Hall is fully licensed for the sale of alcohol, so no further licensing is required for individual events.

Table decorations and table linen

Our hire fees include the use of our quality cutlery, crockery and glasses.

If you wish to use table linen or other luxury features we can suggest local companies who can meet your needs.

We can provide flower arrangements and table decorations to suit your function.