The hidden costs of poor venue selection and how to avoid them
On paper, venue selection can look straightforward. Capacity, location, availability, budget. Tick the boxes and move on. In reality, most experienced bookers know that a...

The Chester Grosvenor has announced a £350,000 restaurant refurbishment, which is set to include the city centre’s only Champagne bar.
The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant La Brasserie will be closed for four weeks, while work is carried out, plans are set to be unveiled in early February, include art-deco inspired interiors and a brass and quartz Champagne bar.
Michelin-starred chef Simon Radley is also developing a revived menu for La Brasserie, which is due to reopen on 1 February.