Welcome guys ruenigma, Brajendu, Askii, Cherian, Vinay and Flash. It will be great to have you all here.
Meanwhile this is the hall I was talking about. Sorry for the crappy pics.
Its bigger than seen in the pics (narrow lens on mobile). Its perfect for a group of about 25 members. With carpets and wooden backdrop, acoustically it is quite good!
The cost (of hall + food + tea) is same as told before but taxes (18%) extra. Ie close to Rs. 600 per head. The food will be good. Comparing the cost of a medium size pizza @ Rs. 300, the buffet will be far better. But I guess it can be negotiated given the fact that our company used to rent the bigger hall quite frequently for corporate events. I am hopeful to finalize it at Rs. 500 inclusive of all... hall, food, tea and taxes. Not sure though.
We might have to pay booking amount though. Participating members may have to pay advance.
So its getting complex now but nothing we cannot manage....Denom- what do you suggest? Hall is free on 25th Dec.
Sorry I forgot to ask the room rent. Will let you know tomorrow.