Practical advice for organising events in the UK: briefs, venues, catering, sound and lighting, security and marquees.
How to write an event brief suppliers can quote onThe details that let a caterer, venue or AV company give you a real price the first time, instead of a round of questions.2 minute read
Questions to ask before you book a venueCapacity, licensing, access times and the costs that are not on the hire fee: what to check before you sign.2 minute read
Event catering: how per-head pricing worksWhat a per-head price usually covers, what tends to be extra, and the questions that make two catering quotes comparable.2 minute read
Hiring sound and lighting: what a quote should includePA, microphones, lighting and the technician’s hours: how to read an AV quote and avoid surprises on the day.2 minute read
Event security in the UK: SIA licences and what to checkWhen event security needs a Security Industry Authority licence, how to check one, and what to agree with your provider.1 minute read
Planning an outdoor event with a marquee: a checklistGround, access, power, weather and permissions: what to sort before a marquee goes up.2 minute read