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Choosing a Banquet Hall

A banquet hall is a great place to host a party, corporate event or wedding. If you’ve never had the responsibility of organizing an event at a banquet hall have no fear, as this article will better prepare you for the challenge.

You need to put a lot of thought into choosing your banquet hall choice. If you pick a hall that is too small you won’t fit everyone in – if it’s too large your party will lack atmosphere. One thing to remember is that you can always make a place look smaller by using lighting, drapes or decorations. Look for a banquet hall that has character, as this is one of the main things that set the mood of your event.

Before you start asking companies for a quote you have to do your homework. Cover the basics such as knowing approximately how many people will be attending, when will your event take place and what time of day it will be. After you have these questions answered you can begin calling banquet halls.

Visit Banquet Halls.ca and take a look at the banquet hall websites in your city. Find a few that suit your taste and style and then send them a quick quote request. Most Banquet Halls will give you a tour of their facilities upon your request. Be sure to visit during the time of day your event will take place. By visiting at this time you will get a more realistic look at what the place will be like.

Once you have it down to a short list of halls ask them the following questions:

1. Do you have all the appropriate licenses to run a banquet hall?


2. What is the seating capacity of the largest and smallest rooms?


3. Can you set-up the tables evenly or spread them out a bit to fill up the space?


4. Can I slip into an event that is being held at this venue?


5. May I get a tour of the facilities?


6. Can I sample some of the cuisine offered by your banquet hall?


7. Are there enough amps on your breakers to handle the power output of the equipment, instruments or lights being used that night?


8. Do you have a podium for speeches?


9. Is there a P.A. system and microphone?


10. Do you have a designated smoking area?


11. Do you offer security services?


12. What will the lighting be like during my event?


13. Do you have parking available for my guests?


14. Do you offer catering services? – See our list of questions at caterers.ca


15. Would you be able to accommodate a special/family recipe in to the menu?


16. Do you charge for beverage service?


17. If we provide our own alcohol do you charge a corkage fee?


18. May I see your standard contract?


19. How much of a deposit do you need to hold the date? When do you need the remainder?


20. Can I speak to former clients for references?

You may want to ask your entertainers the following questions to help make your decision.

1. What is your band’s or DJ’s opinion of this venue?


2. How were the acoustics?


3. How was their PA system?

After these questions are answered you should have a better idea if this is the right banquet hall for your event. Good luck and have fun.