THE HUBS VENUE & CONFERENCE GUIDE 1
At the HUBS we have a diverse range of room options to suit the individual needs of your event. All prices include table cloths, balloons and table decorations. UPPER FLOOR OF THE HUBS POD C & THE EYE 3 BAR PHOENIX 4 POD A POD P THE EYE POD A 5 DJ HIRE 6 WHOLE VENUE HIRE 6 POD B POD C REFRESHMENTS & CATERING OPTIONS 7 CONFERENCE ROOM HIRE 10 LOWER FLOOR OF THE HUBS TESTIMONIALS 11 BOARDROOM FISH BOWL PROM PACKAGES 12 HELP DESK HOW TO FIND US 13 LOCAL HOTELS 14 BAR PHOENIX POD4 SHOP CONTACT US 15 2
POD C & THE EYE A truly blank canvas space with a modern style, Pod C and The Eye is a fresh, contemporary space with high ceilings and a large stage space great for awards nights and large parties. With room for up to 700 guests, the space is fitted with in-house lighting for atmosphere and drama. The bar in The Eye is the perfect central point for people to gather. DETAILS Conferencing 9am-5pm - 300 (+VAT) Evening event hire 6pm-late - 425 (+VAT) 3
BAR PHOENIX Bar Phoenix is located downstairs in the HUBS and is a dynamic and versatile location suitable for a variety of events. It is a unique venue with its floor to ceiling glass walls which will add a sparkle to any daytime or evening event. With a capacity of 180 it is an intimate venue, with comfortable seating for your guests to relax. With its flexible layout and technical options (Large projector screen, DJ booth, and PA system) this venue can be used for parties, Christmas celebrations, exhibitions, theatre performances, meetings and small conferences. DETAILS Bar Phoenix is not available during University term time, please ask for more information. Evening event hire 6pm-late - 300 (+VAT) 4
POD A With its own bar area and DJ booth Pod A is ideal for parties and Christmas celebrations. This 200 capacity contemporary function space is completely flexible to suit your needs. DETAILS Conferencing 9am-5pm - 250 (+VAT) Evening event hire 6pm-late - 300 (+VAT) 5
DJ HIRE The HUBS can provide you with a DJ for the night, however you are more than welcome to bring your own. DETAILS DJ for evening event - 180 (+VAT) WHOLE VENUE HIRE If your event requires that bit extra room, why not consider hiring the whole of the HUBS? DETAILS Capacity - 1,100 Prices on request. * Please note that there will be an additional charge for security in the evening after a 4 hour period. 6
REFRESHMENTS & CATERING OPTIONS Whatever your budget for food or drink, we have a package to suit you! ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PACKAGES Number of people Wine Wine and soft drinks Bucks fizz Champagne Champagne and bucks fizz 50 65 70 805 125 105 100 120 130 1500 250 200 150 185 195 2000 375 250 200 230 240 2355 450 300 250 275 275 275 500 375 7
REFRESHMENTS & CATERING OPTIONS Our main focus is meeting your needs and with this in mind we have developed the following catering options. These are all sample menus and can be tailored to your needs. BUFFET STYLE PLOUGHMAN S CHOICE EXECUTIVE MENU A selection of sandwiches, served on traditional breads with a selection of fillings, Assorted savoury bites with a choice of dips (v), Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce (v), Breaded chicken goujons with garlic mayonnaise, Spinach and Feta goujons (v), Vegetable / chicken satay, Feta and olive mixed leaf salad (v) 6.50 per head (+VAT) Please note substitutes may be served. A selection of traditional and continental breads (v), A variety of cooked meats, A tasty selection of quiche (v), An assortment of pâté, Traditional cheese board with a variety of biscuits (v), Assorted pasta and rice salads (v), Traditional coleslaw (v), Mixed leaf salad (v), Fresh fruit platter 9.50 per head (+VAT) Please note substitutes may be served. A selection of traditional breads, A variety of meats, Cheeseboard and biscuits, Cherry tomato ploughman s pie, Beef tomato and mozzarella, Carved honey glazed ham, Choice of pâté, Smoked salmon, Fresh brie with grapes, Assorted rice and pasta salads, Feta and olive salad Fresh fruit platter 12.50 per head (+VAT) Please note substitutes may be served. 8
CANAPÉS Canapé receptions available from 1 per canapé (+VAT) DESSERTS Dessert options available including; Fresh fruit salad Cheesecake Gateauxs From 2 per head (+VAT) LIGHT BITES & REFRESHMENTS Tea and coffee with biscuits 1.50 per serving (+VAT) Hot drinks with Danish pastries or croissants 2.50 per serving (+VAT) Hot drinks with afternoon cakes 3 per serving (+VAT) Jug of juices including orange, pineapple & cranberry 3.50 serves six (+VAT) Sandwich platter with crisps 3.50 per serving (+VAT) A range of wines from around the world From 8 (+VAT) Champagne From 19.95 (+VAT) Additional sides can be added on to any of the above options such as wedges, fries, curly fries or onion rings. 9
CONFERENCE ROOM HIRE For conferences, meetings or product launches The HUBS provides a unique setting to host a corporate event. Wifi, flip charts, projectors, note pads and pens are included in the price. POD A POD B POD C Capacity: 40 cabaret style 50 theatre style 120 standing 250 (+VAT) Capacity: 50 cabaret style 120 theatre style 120 standing 300 (+VAT) Capacity: 60 Cabaret style 150 theatre style 300 standing 300 (+VAT) BOARDROOM Capacity: 22 boardroom style 35 standing 70 (+VAT) THE FISHBOWL Capacity: 15 boardroom style 50 (+VAT) Why not add lunch to your meeting from just 6.50 per head? We can tailor our catering packages to suit you. BOARDROOM STYLE Rows of tables set out in a rectangular style with seating appropriate to the tables. CONFERENCE STYLE Set out in rows with a central isle - width to accommodate wheelchair access if required. CABARET STYLE Tables set out with seating up to a max of 6 per table. 10
TESTIMONIALS We are confident that our dedicated team will ensure that your event is a real success, and one that exceeds all your expectations. Don t just take our word for it, view some of our testimonials below and see what our customers and clients say about us. I would highly recommend using this venue for any celebration, I am quite a picky person but I have absolutely nothing that I would of changed or done any different and I will most certainly use The HUBS in the future. Thank you to Janet, Alison and the rest of the team, you made the night even more special. 40 th birthday party, October 2014 Without you all the Nutrition Fair couldn t happen. Thank you for making it possible once again Nutrition Fair, April 2014 Thanks for everything this year, you have been amazingly helpful as always and The HUBS is really cemented as one of our signature venues now! Sheffield Doc Fest 2014 Great Assistance throughout, very happy Aviva, February 2014 Wonderful support about all aspects of the event and its planning. All my requirements were met with swiftly and efficiently Roads to partnership conference, February 2014 I would just like to say a huge thank you for the use of the HUBS as our venue for the Girlguiding Sheffield Rainbow Pirate Party on Saturday. It was a great size and the tables and chairs were set out perfectly. Thank you for the use of the jugs and mugs and for providing hot water... the County team that came on the day were impressed with the HUBS and may well like to use it again in the future for other events. Girlguiding Sheffield party, October 2014 Staff at all levels were well informed and supportive of our event. They were friendly, professional and welcoming, seeing to our every need. African Caribbean Society Event, October 2014 Very pleased with all my requirements. 10 out of 10, well done and thank you so much Breast Cancer, April 2014 The food was excellent, I will definitely be having another party there 50 th birthday party, June 2012 11
PROM PACKAGES Why not let us host a prom night that will be remembered for years to come? We can tailor our packages to ensure you get exactly what you want, at a price you are happy with. Our prom packages include: Room hire Red carpet arrival Menu Disco until 12am Balloons Private bar Photographer Security From 18 per person (+VAT) All packages are subject to minimum numbers. Please speak to our conference coordinator to arrange the perfect package for you. 12
HOW TO FIND US The HUBS is in a brilliant central location to Sheffield city centre, and is easily accessed by any form of transportation. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT BY FOOT Several bus services operate along Paternoster Row and Arundel Gate, the two main roads closest to The HUBS. You can also reach The HUBS via train as Sheffield train station is located just a few minutes walk away. The HUBS is less than a 5 minute walk from the train station and main bus interchange, and is situated just off the Heart of the City pedestrian route. BY CAR The HUBS is close to the M1 Parkway on the way to Sheffield city centre. There is limited on-road parking on Paternoster Row and Shoreham Street however there are several car parks in the vicinity. SURREY ST FURNIVAL ST ARUNDLE GATE POND ST PATERNOSTER ROW SHEAF ST The HUBS Showroom Cinema Millennium Galleries Sheffield Town Hall Sheffield Interchange Sheffield Train Station MATILDA ST SHOREHAM ST (A61) SUFFOLK RD (A61) ST MARY S RD 13
LOCAL HOTELS There are many local hotels in the surrounding area, below are just a few you could try: JURY S INN MERCURE SHEFFIELD The Jury s Inn is just a 5 minute walk from the HUBS. Jury s Inn, 119 Eyre Street, S1 4QW t: 0114 297 2222 w: sheffieldhotels.jurysinns.com Mercure Sheffield is around a 10 minute walk from the HUBS. Mercure Sheffield, St Pauls, 119 Norfolk Street, S1 2JE t: 0114 278 2000 w: www.mercure.com LEOPOLD HOTEL PREMIER INN The Leopold Hotel is around a 15 minute walk from the HUBS. Leopold Hotel, Leopold Square, Leopold Street, S1 2GZ t: 0114 252 4000 w: www.leopoldhotel.co.uk The Premier Inn is around a 15 minute walk from the HUBS. Premier Inn, Angel Street, S3 8LN t: 0871 527 8970 w: www.premierinn.com 14
CONTACT US To check availability, talk through your specific requirements, request a personalised quote or arrange a visit to The HUBS, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Conference Co-ordinator: Janet Heiser, Conference Co-ordinator t: 0114 225 4253 e: j.heiser@shu.ac.uk Sheffield Hallam Students Union has a Gold Award in the Green Impact Students Union Scheme which recognised our commitment to sustainable environmental practices. 15
Produced by: Sheffield Hallam Students Union The HUBS Paternoster Row Sheffield S1 2QQ 16 t: 0114 225 4111 f: 0114 225 4251 e: studentsunion@shu.ac.uk w: hallamstudentsunion.org