Private Dining

All private dining bookings at The Folly are subject to the following terms of business:

1. To book a private space, we require your debit or credit card details to guarantee the booking.

2. Quoted prices include VAT at the relevant rate.

3. Unless stated otherwise, drinks are not included in set menu prices.

4. A discretionary charge of 13.5% will be added your bill. If you would like this to be changed or removed, please let us know. 100% of the service is shared amongst our team.

5. Pre-orders: a preorder is usually required for groups of 12 or more people. This can be provided up to 10 days before the event and is organised via a simple online ordering system.We ask that the pre-order is finalised no later than 10 days before the event. If organising a pre-order is difficult, please let us know and we will explain the alternative options available.

6. Cancellation policy where a hire fee has been paid: Cancellations made up to 30 days before the event, will receive a 50% refund of the hire fee. Cancellations received within 30 days of the event will forfeit the hire fee.

7. Our cancellation policy for food pre-orders is as follows: full cancellation is permitted up to 72 hours before the event at no cost. Full cancellations made within the 72-hour window will incur a charge of 50% of the total pre-ordered food value. For partial cancellations, we require at least 24 hours’ notice, after that any pre-ordered food will be prepared and charged in full.

8. Unless payment by invoice has been agreed in advance, all food and drinks must be paid on the day of the event. We will also need to know the name of the person responsible for making payment.

9. Oxford University departments may pay via the University’s payment system. In this case, we will need to receive a Purchase Order before the event.

10. Menus are seasonal and vary throughout the year. Please note that we may make substitutions where an ingredient is no longer available.

11. Please let us know in advance about any special dietary requirements or allergies.

12. Any damage to the premises must be made good by the event organiser.