Guests being dropped off either from elegant limousines or from an ultra-luxe helicopter. Champagne glasses clinking along with the tinkle of laughter and animated conversations. The gorgeous waterfront view serving as a beautiful backdrop as your guests mill around.
How to Set Up a Perfect Private Dining Experience
Wouldn’t this picture become a cherished memory should you decide to hold a private dining event for your corporate guests?
When you want to make a good impression that will last for a very long time, an exclusive corporate event much like this one can do wonders for your brand and business.
Perfectly Private
There are several kinds of corporate events. Few events cater to the masses such as product launches or sales drives. There are also ones that need a little more intimacy with their target audience. It can be a stockholder’s gathering, an appreciation party for clients, or a thanksgiving party intended only for employees.
When a celebration calls for a more exclusive setting, having a private party is an ideal move. These kinds of gatherings require more thoughtful planning. It takes into special consideration factors such as privacy, security, and a particular level of exclusivity. This makes the occasion more elite and valuable.
Organising a private dining experience for a bigger group will entail a lot of meticulous planning and careful attention to detail. It will also need creativity and dynamism coupled with a measure of prudence and confidentiality sometimes. Private parties do not only refer to events where high-profile individuals, celebrities, or members of high society are involved. It applies to almost everyone depending on the nature and purpose of the event.
Whether you are holding an annual appreciation shindig for your top tier patrons, holding a fashion or sports auction for charity, or want to celebrate an important milestone in your company, there are certain factors that you must consider to ensure that you conduct a perfect private dining experience.
5 top tips for PLANNING PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE
1. Pick a Private Dining Place
Sure, you can hole up in your company headquarters for privacy, but holding an event within company premises can dampen the excitement factor. When you want an impressive party, it would be ideal to hold it in a venue that will also wow your guests.
Aside from the wow factor that will make the place enjoyable for your invitees, the venue you pick must also satisfy specific requirements such as privacy, exceptional ambiance, convenience, and of course, access to the best food, beverages, and services that will elevate everyone’s experience of the whole event.
To make it easier for you, it will be best to hold it in a dining establishment that has private rooms big enough for your expected number of guests. It would also be ideal if it is accessible to most, if not all, of your guests. Restaurants with private dining areas work best because you won’t need to worry about a lot of things.
For one, you do not have to hire a caterer since the food will already be taken care of in-house kitchen. Some progressive restaurants even have a mixology bar where you and your guests can have access to unique concoctions. You will not have to worry about renting tables and chairs because the venue already provides it. It will also be a plus if the restaurant you choose already looks gorgeous. This will also minimise the effort (not to mention the cost) of decorating it.
2. Set the Atmosphere
The atmosphere at the event is also a crucial factor for its success. You get a more exclusive ambiance when you choose a private dining area as a venue for your event. This can help your guests to be more at ease, especially for those who shun unnecessary attention or avoid too much publicity.
If possible, go for a venue that already has some sort of “built-in charm.” Look for one that has a picturesque waterfront, for example. This will already help in setting a calm and relaxed mood. The graceful lapping of the waves, the brilliant moon’s reflection on the water, or the colorful cityscape can all serve as a wonderful ambiance that enhances the atmosphere in your event.
Don’t forget to add ambient lighting, appropriate music, or hire entertainers to give a live performance. These will all contribute to creating a mood that will buoy the spirits of your guests.
3. Consider Concierge Services
Another aspect that will add flair to your event is the availability of concierge services. If you can arrange it with the venue, then do so. Some proactive dining establishments offer concierge services to their guests.
Should a guest wish to arrive in style, bespoke services such as arriving by helicopter or limousine, having a personal butler assigned to them during their time at the restaurant, or being chauffeured to and from the venue can be arranged.
This kind of luxurious service can be especially helpful if you have VVIPs or guests whom you want to truly impress. It not only adds a distinctive panache to your event but also elevates your brand in the minds of those who experience it.
4. Choose the Menu
When the food and drinks satisfy the sophisticated palates of your guests, then you can consider half of the battle won. Serving sumptuous fare and satisfying libations is key to having a successful event.
When you hold your private event at a dining establishment that values quality and excellence, then you can rest assured that you have already earned partial victory.
Paired with all the other elements of a successful event, guests who have their tummies full of epicurean delights are more likely to remember positive thoughts and feelings regarding your party.
Make sure to sit down and discuss the menu. The chef can even make recommendations that will help heighten the satisfaction of your guests. From appetizers to dessert, steaks to seafood, aperitifs to digestifs, each course can add zest and verve to your event.
5. Take Time to Give Thanks
Do not forget to also punctuate the whole private dining experience with a token of thanks.
As an additional appreciation for gracing your event, you can give out special tokens or gifts before they leave. A more formal alternative is to write a thank you note after the occasion. You can even send a simple token of appreciation along with it. Either way, this effort will surely please your guests and leave a nice impression.
Orchestrate the Perfect Event
Preparing well for a special corporate entails a lot of hard work, creativity, and passion for excellence. When organising a private dining experience, check into all aspects that will make or break the guests’ encounters are ticked.
From choosing the right venue, setting the perfect ambiance, curating the menu, to choosing tokens, everything will come together to help you create a truly spectacular and exclusive gathering.
It will help you open doors to opportunities. Also pave the way to nurturing a more flourishing relationship with your people.
I hope that the above points will help in planning perfect private dining experience.