Hire Charges – Parish Residents – Benenden Village Hall

(for hire by individuals living in the parish of Benenden & Iden Green for private non-profit events)

Hire Charges with Effect from 1st April 2025

Please note that the hall may be hired in increments of 15 minutes (minimum 1 hour booking) and booking times should include any time required for setting up for an event and clearing away afterwards.

Entire Venue £30.50 per hour, £305.00 per day

If your event needs extra space or is likely to be disturbed (or vice versa) by an event in the other hall, it is recommended that both halls are booked. The small hall / meeting room is often used for setting up a buffet and drinks at parties and can be linked to the main hall by a set of double doors. Hiring the entire venue also ensures exclusive use of the building / facilities including the well equipped kitchen and toilets. Hire of the entire venue is recommended for children's parties. Use of the changing rooms is available by arrangement when hiring the entire venue.
Main Hall only (including stage, kitchen, toilets, car park) £25.00 per hour

The large Main Hall contains the stage equipped with sound system and lighting. There is access to the communal kitchen from the main hall together with a serving hatch. There are glass doors facing a grassy area to the rear of the building. There are ample tables and chairs which hirers are welcome to use for their event at no extra charge.
Small Hall / Meeting Room only (including kitchen, toilets, car park) £15.00 per hour

The Small Hall / Meeting Room has windows facing the green at the front of the building and is ideal for meetings or small classes. There is access to the communal kitchen together with a serving hatch. There are ample tables and chairs which hirers are welcome to use for their event at no extra charge.
Recreation Field £50.00 per event

The recreation field adjacent to the village hall is available to hire for sporting events and includes use of the car park.

Changing Rooms

The two changing rooms with electric showers and adjacent toilets, are located in the corridor to the rear of the main hall stage. There is direct access onto either side of the stage from the changing room area. The changing rooms also have separate access for use by persons using the recreation field.

The changing rooms are available to use by arrangement when hiring the entire venue.

Extras

For further information please visit the equipment section.

Other Equipment

Benenden Village Hall has an extensive range of equipment that hirers are welcome to use when hiring the venue including;

Tables (small, medium, large, round)
Chairs
Projector Screens
Whiteboards
Flipchart Stand
Kitchen Items (oven, microwaves, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, pots & pans, utensils, crockery, glassware, cutlery, plastics, etc.)

Payment / Deposits

- Hirers are strongly advised to arrange insurance cover for the period of hire to meet any claims for which they may be held liable.
- A non-returnable deposit of £50.00, payable upon receipt of the invoice, is required to sure a booking.
- Full payment is required not less than two weeks before the event.
- A returnable deposit against damage / cleaning may be required for some events at the discretion of the hall manager.
If a damage deposit is required, this must be paid prior to the event by cars / bank transfer. This will be refunded / returned on the provision that no damage has been caused and the venue is left clean and tidy after the event.
For full details, please see our Regulations and Conditions of Hire.
PLEASE NOTE: Card payments can now be taken at the hall in the Community Office (Monday – Friday, 09:30 – 12:30).