FAQ's

 

I want to come do I just turn up?

 

Yes if you’re coming along just turn up. We do have limited space at the venue so best not to arrive late if possible. If you’re coming with a large group and want to make sure you can get in then get in touch and we can see what we can do.

 

What’s the entry fee?

 

We ask for a suggested donation of £5, this gets you some soup, a bread roll , along with a vote.

Remember that all the money goes to the winning pitch so if you feel it’s worth more than £5 then give a bit more, if you can’t afford £5 then give what you can.

 

Whats the format of the evening?

 

As a rough guide

6:30pm doors open (hot drinks and juice available)

6:45pm soup served

7:00pm entertainment local Hull comdeian 

7:45-8:15pm pitches

8:15–8:30pm drinks, discussion and voting.

8:40pm winner announced and presentation of winnings.

8:45-9:00 free time to chat and give us a bit of feedback.

 

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Are there seat numbers?

 

Nope, feel free to sit where you wish, the idea is to get talking to people and discuss the ideas, so go and have a chat with someone.

 

Can I bring children?

 

Yes children are welcome, we advise they are at an age to be able to sit and listen to the pitches and have an idea of what they are discussing.

 

How long will the event last?

 

Approx. 2- 2.5 hours.  Doors open at 6:30. We aim to be finished approx. 9pm. So plenty of time to head to the bars down Newland or Princes Avenues after!

 

What will the soup be?

 

It'll be yummy! We aim to work on food either grown in Hull donated to us if possible, so we are unable to get advance warning on what the soup will be. It will be vegetarian and freshly made on site. in general there should be 2 options.

 

Is there parking at the venue?

 

Yes there is limited parking at the venue., There is also parking space down Newland Ave and Cottingham Rd.

 

The address for the venue is

The Annex

The Community Enterprise Centre 
Cottingham Road 
Hull 
North Humberside 
HU5 2DH 

 

Making a pitch FAQ

As a contender, do any guests I bring have to pay entry?

 

It would be great if any guests that come along with you pay the suggested donation (£5) the more money we raise on the night the more you can win for your idea.

 

How long do I have to pitch for?

 

We recommend about 5 minutes, with some time for questions from the audience after.

 

Can I bring things to help me with my pitch?.

 

Yes props and items to help you demonstrate your idea are most welcome.

 

Do I need to prove a need and that my idea works to be given a chance to pitch?

 

No, but the more thought out your idea is, the more chance you have of winning on the night.

 

I didn’t win the vote, can I come and pitch again?

 

You are more than welcome to submit your idea again and it will be put forward when choosing the people to pitch at the following event.

 

Yey I won the money, what happens now?.

 

Well done, you will be given the money on the night and asked to sign a contract form. Don’t worry this is nothing major. All we ask from you is to agree to spend the money on what your pitched idea was about. Keep receipts from any expenditure. Spend the money within 3 months.

And finally..... come back to the next Hull Soup and tell us how you got on.

 

Im from outside Hull can I still put forward and idea to pitch ?

 

Yes, we ask that all pitched ideas somehow benefit people in Hull or the local village’s i.e Cottingham, Beverley, Hedon, Hessle, ect