Last Updated: 17/08/2026
To Secure A Booking
There is a non-refundable Booking Fee of £500 to reserve your Hire date. Until we receive the booking fee, we have the right to offer the date to anyone else.
By submitting a completed Booking Form and/or making any payment, the Hirer agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Hire.
The balance of the Hire must be paid before or by the date shown on your invoice and/or any communication we have with you.
A refundable Security Deposit will be required 21 days before the Hire Date. The deposit will be repaid within 14 days from date of Hire, less any deductions that may be applicable. Payment and reference details will be sent to you on request.
Parties To The Agreement
The “Hirer” is the person or organisation who completes the Booking Form and/or makes payment. GAA London (Registered Charity No. 265170) is the organisation managing Kenton Hall, hereafter referred to as “the Management” and/or “we”. The ‘Premises’ refers to Kenton Hall and its surrounding area.
Payment Plan
Unless otherwise agreed, the standard payment plan is:
£500 Booking Fee – non-refundable to secure the date.
Remaining balance payable 12 weeks before the Hire Date
Refundable security deposit 21 days before Hire Date.
Full payment (including Booking Fee) will be payable for all booking dates within 6 weeks. If full payment has not been made, then we have the rights to cancel the Hire, with loss of all monies paid.
Payment by Credit/Debit Card will incur an additional 2% fee.
American Express /Diners Card are not accepted.
Cancellation By Hirer
Refunds (excluding Booking Fee) will be granted based on notice
period:
More than 12 weeks: Full refund
8–12 weeks: 75% refund
6–8 weeks: 50% refund
Less than 6 weeks: No refund
Rights Of Termination
The Management reserves the right to cancel or refuse a booking at any stage. Where applicable, a proportionate refund will be issued, which shall be accepted as full and final settlement.
The Management shall not be liable for cancellations or failure to provide facilities due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g. fire, flood, power failure, extreme weather).
Public Events
Due to Local Authority licencing regula ons, we are unable to entertain any bookings that are open to the ‘public’ – where the numbers a ending is unknown. All Hirers must be by invitation and/or ticketed.
Insurance, Indemnity And Risk
We strongly advise Hirer to take out their own Public liability/ Event insurance to cover the risk arising from the use of the premises. The Management accepts no liability for any accident, injury, loss or the to the Hirer, their guest and anyone associated to the Hire.
The Hirer is liable for any damage, loss or claims during the Hire.
The Hirer will indemnify GAA London against any loss, damage, claim or expense howsoever arising, caused or occasioned during the Hirer’s use of the premises.
Starting And Finishing Times
We shall open the door to the premises at the Start time stated on the invoice. Kenton Hall must be vacated (including decorators, caterers, etc) by the Finish time quoted.
The Management have the right to charge an over-run fee of up to 1.5 times the normal hourly hire rate in 15-minute intervals. This over-run fee will be deducted from your Security Deposit.
Principal Contact
The Hirer must provide a single nominated individual to act as the main point of contact throughout the booking and on the event day.
Cooking At The Premises
We do not allow cooking at the premises without prior consent – additional charges may apply. Warming of food is allowed. Kitchen to be left clean and floor mopped. Any oil splatter must be thoroughly cleaned.
Musis And Sound Levels Inside Hall Premises
The Hall is located within a residential area and we are required to keep very stringent control on the sound levels generated.
Hall staff will advise you if the levels are too high, please comply with any request to lower the volume. We have a sound level cut-off system when the volume exceeds a certain level.
Music And Activities Outside Of Hall Premises
Due to Local Authority regulations, the following are strictly prohibited:
Broadcast or playing of any music/announcements outside of the premises, including the access road and car park.
Car horns and/or revving of engines, or excessive car driving.
Consumption of food and/ or drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Playing of ceremonial drums (Dhohl) must be strictly controlled and must be agreed prior to making a booking.
Alcohol
Please note: we are a Licenced Premises so any alcohol brought onto the premises MUST be agreed prior to the event with the Hall Management. We charge a standard corkage fee which will allow you to bring and serve your own alcoholic drinks to your guest. When alcohol is being served, we will ask you to stop serving at least ½ hour before the end of the Hire period to allow you to clear up. You will need to provide drinking glasses/plastics, ices, etc.
You cannot sell alcoholic drinks to your guest without prior consent from the Hall Management.
Alcoholic drinks MUST NOT be served to anyone below the age of 18, nor those who appear intoxicated.
We have the right to charge you a corkage fee if we witness any alcohol being consumed in the premises or the surrounding grounds during the Hire period.
Smoking, Drug Use Aand Animals
Smoking, e-cigarettes, Vaping, Drug use is not permitted anywhere inside or outside the venue. No animals are allowed inside the premises except assistance dogs.
Prohibited Items & Activities
No fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares, sparklers, smoke machines, or explosives are allowed inside the premises or surrounding area. No bettng, gambling or raffles unless lawfully licensed and agreed by the Hall Management.
No inflatables or amusement rides unless specifically approved.
Fire Saftey
Fire exits must be kept clear at all times. Only tea lights are allowed as table decoration. Any other items (such as religious havans) that may pose a fire risk must be agreed with the Hall Management and/or hall staff.
Capacity
Kenton Hall has a maximum capacity of the hall is 300 persons, set by the local authority. Please make sure that this number is not exceeded as we have the right to terminate the Hire immediately.
We recommend restricting the number to 240 guests when using banqueting table layout and 300 guests when using theatre style seating.
Decorations
We do not allow use staples, nails, screws, tacks, pins, etc. Any marks left by adhesive tape/blu tac must be removed – please advise Decorators. No pyrotechnics are allowed within the premises or outside.
Table Set Up/Down
Use of Kenton Hall Tables (excluding trestle tables) and Chairs will only be provided when Set Up and Down service is booked. We will arrange settng up the tables and chairs (as requested) before the booked start me. The tables and chairs can then be left at the end of the Hire for the Hall manager to put away. We will contact you at least one week prior to your booking with the layout required.
Kenton Hall table and chairs must NOT be taken outside of the building.
Where a Hirer brings their own tables and chairs, we do not take responsibility of any set up/down, nor any damage to such. All set up and down must be done within the booked times.
Helium Balloons And Confetti Bombs
Helium balloons (unless prior agreed with Management) and confetti bombs are strictly prohibited on the premises; we reserve the right to charge for any helium balloons released into our ceiling and excessive cleaning of confetti. The current charge for each released helium balloon is £50 and minimum of £100 for excessive cleaning of confetti.
Rubbish/Waste
We provide ONE large industrial (1100 litre) size bin for your event. Please ensure all rubbish/waste is placed in this bin. We recommend stacking of plates/cups/etc to reduce the quantity of waste bags as any excessive rubbish not within the bin provided or exceeding the one industrial bin provided may be chargeable. All liquids (except cooking oil) left in bottles/cans should be disposed in the sink before disposing in bin.
Oils/Fats MUST NOT be disposed down the drain or in the grounds outside. Caterers must bring suitable containers to take waste oil/fat back to their premises and dispose as appropriate. We have CCTV throughout the premises and Kitchen, and we have the right to bar any caterer if they are seen to dispose of oils/fats inappropriately.
Cleaning
We will deal with all normal cleaning after your event; this included all Ground Floor areas. Kitchen to be left clean and floor mopped. Any oil splatter must be thoroughly cleaned. We reserve the right to charge for any excessive cleaning we may have to undertake.
At the end of your event, we ask you to take away everything that you may have brought to the Hall. Rubbish should be disposed in the bin and table left clear.
Tables/Chairs
We provide high backed cushioned chairs and large round banqueting tables which measure 1.7m (66″) in diameter which can accommodate up to 10 seats. We also have a large number of rectangular trestle tables that can be used for food serving, etc. Please note – we do not provide any type of table dressing/decoration or chair covers.
General Items Provided
We provide toilet rolls and hand washes in the washrooms. We will provide a number of medium size dustbins for use within the hall. Please ensure you bring enough LARGE STRONG (minimum of 90 litre) black disposal bags to fit into the bins provide. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to manage the rubbish in these bins.
Car Park
Kenton Hall has parking for 100 vehicles plus a limited number of disabled spaces at the front of the Hall. We do not manage the use of disabled spaces, but ask all drivers to respect the use of these spaces for those who are less able bodied. No honking or engine revving – please respect local residents.
We, together with Brent Council, promote Green Travel Plan. Please ask guest invited to car share or use public transport. Preston Road underground station on is a short walk away.
Staffing
We will have duty staff for the whole dura on of your event. They will be available to provide advice, deal with lighting, heating, spillages and issues on the day.
We kindly request that Hirers and their guests treat all Kenton Hall staff with dignity and respect at all times. Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated, and Kenton Hall has the right to terminate the hire immediately.