Facilities Pack
About Grassmarket Centre
The Grassmarket Centre is available to hire for events, conferences, celebrations, weddings and
parties, from 10 – 200 people. We have a variety of spaces available, some with staging and audio
visual equipment. As well as teas, coffees, light lunches and buffets our catering team can also
deliver a full table service with high quality menus to suit your requirements.
Grassmarket Centre is a social enterprise project within the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket
area, nestled at the foot of Candlemaker Row. We operate from within a fabulous award winning
architectural building, in a city centre location. Grassmarket Centre marries the historical
Greyfriars Kirkhouse with a contemporary and fresh conference, events, musical performance and
wedding reception venue.
Exceptional events and successful entertaining requires a unique venue. Escape the confines of
Edinburgh’s many historic venues and revel in our contemporary surroundings with a unique
ethical, social and heritage twist. Flexible, inspiring and located in one of Edinburgh most densely
populated independent shopping quarters.
All events are personalised around the individual needs of the client to maximise the impact of
their event. Where catering is sought, bespoke menus can be devised by our versatile kitchen
team; ranging from buffets to canapé receptions and a full dining experience.
Boasting a full theatre license and cinema license Grassmarket Centre is able to adapt itself to a
variety of uses from ceilidhs to theatre spaces, wedding receptions to corporate away days and
conferences. The hall is fully equipped with state of the art sound and lighting equipment and
technical assistance can be provided upon request.
Events are serviced with a well-integrated team of professionals and Centre members from
Grassmarket Community Project and we have received outstanding feedback regarding how we
facilitate this balance without compromising on the quality of service you should expect. Our
hospitality team will ensure that your event runs smoothly, without a hitch, and is positively
memorable for both the organiser and guests alike.
If you are thinking about hosting an event we would be delighted to hear from you and work with
you to create a wonderful experience for you and your guests. Contact Alexander, our Enterprise
Manager, to discuss your exact requirements and check availability.
Delegate Day Rate Packages
20% discount on day delegate rates for registered charities. Please inform us if you are a charity
by providing your charity number when booking.
Monday to Friday
from 9am until 5pm
Half Day (maximum of 4hrs)
Full Day
£20+VAT per person
£25+VAT per person
Price Includes:
full room set up
including full use of any conference equipment including, mics, projector, lectern,
flipchart stands, bottled water, headed note paper.
tea, coffee, homemade shortbread
tea, coffee, something sweet
a choice of one of the menus noted below. Served with fruit juice and water
arrival refreshments
mid-morning refreshments
lunch
mid-afternoon refreshments can also be served at lunch if preferred
Monday to Friday evenings
after 5pm an additional charge of
after 10pm an additional charge of
after midnight an additional charge
£80+VAT/hr
£100+VAT/hr
£250+VAT/hr
Additional delegates will be charged at £10+VAT per person
Saturday# Bookings
from 9am until 5pm
Minimum Charge for use of the conference space
£30+VAT per person
Event end time charges
after 5pm an additional charge of
after 10pm an additional charge of
after midnight an additional charge
£80+VAT/hr
£100+VAT/hr
£250+VAT/hr
Price includes:
Full room set up
3 refreshment breaks
lunch
including full use of any conference equipment including, mics, projector, lectern,
flipchart stands, bottled water, headed note paper.
arrival, mid-morning and mid-afternoon with something sweet
to be chosen from the menus noted below
Sunday# Bookings
from 9am until 5pm
Minimum Charge for use of the conference space
£30+VAT per person
Event end time charges
after 5pm an additional charge of
after 10pm an additional charge of
after midnight an additional charge
£80+VAT/hr
£100+VAT/hr
£250+VAT/hr
Price includes:
Full room set up
(Minimum 10 people)
including full use of any conference equipment including, mics, projector, lectern,
flipchart stands, bottled water, headed note paper.
3 refreshment breaks
lunch
arrival, mid-morning and mid- afternoon with something sweet
to be chosen from the menus noted below
Extras Available:
Extra serving of tea and coffee
Fresh Fruit Salad
Breakfast Rolls
Pastries selection
Fresh Fruit Juice
Homemade scones with jam and butter
Individual bottled water
£1.50 per serving
£1.95 per serving
£1.80 per serving
£1.50 per serving
£1.50 per serving
£2.00 per serving
£1.00 per serving
Cabaret Tables with tablecloths
Break-Out rooms**
Early entry (before 9am)
£15ea + £37 delivery and collection
£50+VAT per half day or part thereof
£50+VAT per hour or part thereof
Sound Technician
(Please call to discuss your specific requirements)
This is not an exhaustive list of extras, so if you have a specific requirement please speak to a
member of our hospitality team.
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Please enquire about our weekend hourly rates. Terms and conditions apply
**Availability pending due to the social programme that operates between 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday
Lunch Menu
1
Soup OF THE DAY
Chef selection of assorted sandwiches
Fresh fruit selection
2
Finger buffet with a choice of 8 nibbles
(incurs a surcharge of £2.50+vat per delegate)
Room plans and layouts
Community Hall (oak lined, double height hall, 13m x 8m)
Theatre Style#
150 Maximum without staging
120 Maximum with Staging
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Please note that any event over 80 delegates will require use of the café for refreshment breaks and lunch. This
will be charged based on the loss of income from not being able to operate the café. Please check cost when
booking
Cabaret##
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66 Maximum with top table of 9
77 Maximum without top table
Tables are hired in 5’ or 6’ rounds with tablecloths so additional charges will apply for this option
Horse Shoe with tables: Maximum of 25 with head table
Break-Out Rooms
Meeting Room 1
(4.9m x 3.9m)
Boardroom suitable for 12 people
Meeting Room 2
(7.5m x 4.8m)
Boardroom style for up to 18 people
Cabaret Style for up to 20 people
Theatre Style for up to 30 people
Meeting Room 3
(6.9m x 4.4m)
Theatre Style for up to 30 people
Boardroom style for 12-20 people
Grassmarket Community Project is a registered company in Scotland limited by guarantee – No 368576
Reg Charity No: SC041674
VAT registration No: 126465022