How to open a banquet hall

Own banquet room is a great business for a novice restaurateur. In order for him to pay for himself, it is enough to organize several sales a week. This is easier than providing daily filling of the hall of a regular restaurant or cafe. However, for the celebration hall to be profitable, the business must be organized correctly.

Instruction manual

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Explore market offers. Usually in short supply are spacious halls where you can hold a crowded wedding or presentation. An ideal banquet room is located on the ground floor, has a separate entrance, convenient access and parking. The room should not have columns, podiums, internal stairs and other elements that visually divide the space.

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Make a quality repair. The hall should look modern, but neutral. Soak the interior in soothing classic tones. The room should be convenient for photo and video. Eliminate glare showcases and an abundance of mirror surfaces, take care of good lighting.

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Think about the design - a fireplace, a bay window, living plants will create a beautiful background for photographs and will greatly decorate the room. Take care of separate rooms for the wardrobe, changing the actors and the presenters and storing inventory.

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Equip the kitchen. Buy furniture, utensils, appliances, tablecloths and other supplies. It is best to purchase simple white dishes that fit into any table decoration. Buy banquet table skirts and chair covers. It’s nice to have your own decorations for weddings, for example, a bridal arch that you can rent out.

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Hire staff. You will need a chef who can also perform the duties of a technologist, one cook per shift in a hot and cold workshop, several waiters, a cleaning lady. To receive orders, you need an administrator. You will also need a promotion specialist who will be engaged in advertising, active sales and the introduction of new offers.

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Think of an advertising company. Print flyers and booklets, distribute them in shopping and business centers located nearby. Collaborate with holiday agencies and presenters serving anniversaries and weddings. Actively communicate on thematic sites and forums. Create your own website describing the services that your room offers. Develop a system of bonuses and discounts for regular customers.

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Think about additional services. You can offer slides of champagne, festive fireworks, purchase high-quality audio and video equipment and special lighting effects. On the basis of the banquet hall, you can open a small holiday agency or merge with an existing company. You will save customers from having to turn to third-party services and increase your profits.