Hosting A Family Banquet

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There is nothing better than gathering together all of your family and friends and enjoying some fine food and drink. Everybody can enjoy reflecting on special memories that have been and gone and look forward to the ones on their way.

 When it comes to deciding where to host your banquet, there are obviously a lot of things you need to think about in order to find the best venue. The good thing is that there are a lot of banqueting venues. Nevertheless, this can make it a lot more difficult to decide which one to opt for. However, if you use the following tips in this article to narrow down your search then you will be assured to find a great venue for your occasion.

 The first thing you obviously need to think about is the location of the venue. You need to find somewhere which is easy for all of your guests to get to. After all, convenience is everything. Make sure that you choose a venue that has a lot of public transport links nearby, as not everyone will be able to drive to the venue. 

Furthermore, it is a good idea to find somewhere which has overnight accommodation nearby. If you host your banquet party in a hotel then this will not be a problem. This is highly advantageous because it means that your guests can drink and book a room overnight if they wish to do so.

 The next thing you should contemplate in addition to the location of the venue is the size of the place. You should put together a list of the number of people you are going to invite to the banquet. Then you should find a venue that caters specifically to the capacity you have. After all, there is nothing worse than having a venue which is too small and too cramped. On the other hand, if you pick a venue which is too big then it will look like no one has turned up.

 An additional point to consider is the facilities included with the venue hire. Do you require disabled access? Do you need a sound system for a DJ? Do you require an in house caterer to tend to the food for the event? Think of everything which you require and make sure that the venue you choose caters to your needs. 

This is important because not only does it make the planning process easier for you. But it also makes sure that you don’t experience any nasty surprises when you go to book outside entertainment and alike, because you may not have any idea regarding how much this will cost.

 Furthermore, you obviously need to think about the price of the venue. Look around online to see the average price of venues that fit into your capacity limits. This way you will be able to decipher how much they cost and then you can assure that the cost of your venue hire fits into this price range. You also need to consider the price as a whole, as you will have other costs to factor in aside from the venue. It’s nice to give everyone a gift on arrival, for example. This does not have to be anything excessive. These pretzel gifts from Eastern Standard Provisions are a good example. 

If you consider each and every point mentioned in this article then you will have absolutely no trouble finding the perfect banquet venue for you.