When planning an event, your daydreams may range from what to wear and which foods your guests will talk about for weeks. Before starting to think about these important aspects, the first step is to find a banquet hall that suits your needs. Here are four location assets to consider.

4 Factors to Consider in a Banquet Hall 

1. Availability

If you have a date in mind, it can be tough to find a banquet hall that is available on that specific day. Instead, contact several venues you like and ask about their available dates. Pick a season or several-month period and ask potential venues what they have available in that timeframe.

Look six to 12 months in advance to ensure you can find a date that works. Then, compare the options and choose the day that you like best. If several venues are available at the same time, look into other factors to make your final decision.

2. Capacity

Write down everyone you want to invite, including friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances. Consider rounding up the number to ensure you can hand out last-minute invites to people who you didn’t think of when making the original list. 

While considering banquet halls, look into the capacity of each location. Factor this number into your number of guests by whittling down a too-large list or knowing that there’s room to invite a few more people.

3. Amenities

Many banquet halls offer amenities to make event planning easier. Look into whether your options provide tables and chairs, linens, silverware, and dishes. Some venues feature a catering crew or work with off-sight companies to provide discounted menu options.

Ask whether the location has AV equipment, like speakers, so you can factor DJ equipment rentals into your budget. Consider whether the space would best facilitate banquet-style dining or a sit-down meal. Banquets are wonderful for providing people with many food options, and sit-down dinners are more formal and require additional wait staff.

4. Style

When you picture the event, you may envision a certain style. If you want a modern gathering, search for a banquet hall with contemporary architecture.

For a Renaissance-inspired event, seek a setting with columns and ambient lighting. You can always add accessories like drapery, flowers, candles, and linens to personalize a space, but it’s helpful to select a building that matches your aesthetic preferences. 

If you’re interested in scheduling a banquet hall for an event, contact Lother's Catering in Boone County, KY, to learn about their available dates. The venue has been open for over 40 years, hosting beautiful gatherings for people in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky regions. Call the Hebron-area banquet hall at (859) 689-4030 or visit the website for information on their catering, staffing, dinnerware, and menus.