Fochabers Public Institute Map
Click on the different areas within the building to find out more
THE CHRISTIE ROOM
Capacity
Seated 90
Dining 56 (7 tables of 8)
Dimensions 12m x 5m (60sq m)
Facilities - Projection screen - Hearing loop
MAIN HALL / STAGE / BAR
Capacity
Seated 280 (plus Balcony if requested 65). Total seated including Balcony 345.
Dining 144 (18 tables of 8)
Dancing 220
Dimensions 19m x 9m (171 sq m)
Facilities - Stage equipment, bar, hearing loop, fully accessible
GORDON & ENA BAXTER KITCHEN
Dimensions 8.5m 3.75m (32 sq m)
Facilities 6 element electric cooker, bain-marie with hot cupboard and heated gantry, pass through dish washer, under counter freezer and upright refrigerator
HUB MEETNG ROOM
Capacity
Seated 35 (rows), 24 (at tables)
Dimensions 5m x 5m (25 sq m)
Facilities - Access to Kitchen
SMALL MEETING ROOM
Capacity
Seated 15 (rows)
Dimensions 2.5m x 5m (12.5 sq m)
Facilities - Sink and vanity unit
HIRING TERMS & CONDITIONS
If you would like to book any part of the Fochabers Public Institute you can download a booking form by clicking below, contacting the bookings manager on 07513194445 or by emailing fochabers.institute@gmail.com.
As part of the booking process you should download and read the charges, terms and conditions that apply to all hires. You are required to confirm that you agree to the terms and conditions before a booking is confirmed.
You can check availability by looking at the Institute Bookings Calendar below or by contacting the bookings manager
Downloads
Booking Form Word Format (Interactive, but only works with more recent versions of Word)
Booking Form PDF (Interactive but you will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat)
Fill in form, Word format (print off and complete by hand)
Fill in form, PDF format (print off and complete by hand)
Charges, Terms and Conditions (Word Format)
Charges, Terms and Conditions (PDF Format)
Fochabers Public Institute Risk Assessment (Word Format)
Fochabers Public Institute Risk assessment (PDF Format)
HIRING CHARGES
Booking charges as of 1st April 2023.
Main Hall £20.00 per hour
Christie room £15.00 per hour
Green room £10.00 per hour
Hub (Meeting room) £10.00 per hour
Small meeting room £10.00 per hour
Kitchen – Full use of catering £50.00
Kitchen – For coffee mornings £15.00
All other areas hourly rate please contact the Institute.
All concerts and functions, including weddings, require an all facilities booking.
Full day hire all facilities £360.00
Evening hire only all facilities £235.00
All drinks provided, purchased or consumed on the premises must be through facilities provided by the Institute. The above fee includes the cost of applying for a license for the event from Moray Council, which the Institute will apply for on behalf of the hirer. Please note – 30 days notice is required on booking form for anyone requiring bar facilities
Bring your own bottle is not permitted on the premises
All prices include VAT
Please note. Fee for Hall manager to set up and clear tables and chairs and or portable stage – £25.00
