How to choose the best conference centre venue?

Imagine, you already have an idea of the date of your event, and you know who and how many your guests will be, but unfortunately you don’t have enough space to accommodate all the people you want to invite, or you don’t have the resources to offer the services and entertainment you can imagine to amuse them, or you just don’t want to take care of all the details involved in this decision.

In these situations, the best option is to hire an event organiser who will be the expert to help you find the best venue possible. Another great option is to look into VenueFinder which has a great variety when it comes to choosing the best Leeds conference venues.

Factors to take into consideration:

The place you choose has a lot to do with the pleasant experience that your guests take away, and therefore, with the success of your event, so it is vital to choose the ideal place.  

The venue can largely determine whether or not your event takes place on time. A popular location is unlikely to be available in the short term or during certain times of the year or months. So it is essential to consider several options and to establish the flexibility of the event date, which brings us to the next point.

One of the critical factors to consider is the date of the event since this will be the trigger for the number of guests who will attend.

In addition to the date, it may be necessary to consider whether some guests will be available at that time. For example, if it is a farewell dinner for one of your senior managers, it is imperative that the other directors and managers be available at that time as well.

Another factor to consider is the activities or entertainment that you will make available to them.  Let’s say you are planning to have a fire performance to welcome your event, then you need to be sure that the venue will allow this type of show or if you need to get some special permission.

When a date has been set, start visiting many possible places. Don’t limit yourself by tradition or preconceived data, be innovative and open to ideas. When conducting on-site inspections, make sure the venue is welcoming and has everything you need to meet your expectations.

Another vital aspect to consider when choosing the location is the menu or catering options that are available. Depending on the number of people you’re expecting and the nature of the event, you’ll have to choose from a variety of buffets, canapés, cocktails, appetizers, etc. You will have to provide different options that will satisfy the personal tastes of the guests, and you will have to assess how many of your customers have special dietary needs (such as being vegetarian or eating only kosher foods).