How to choose a restaurant for banquets: virtual search
08.08.2023
Do you dream of organizing a celebration for yourself and your loved ones? A banquet is an ideal opportunity to share joy with friends, relatives, and colleagues. This is a very popular option in Lviv, as it allows you to avoid unnecessary hassle and delegate most of the organizational tasks to professionals.
Banquets come in many forms, so they don't always take the form of a banquet with a wide menu of dishes and drinks. The following types are also in demand:
- Buffet
Buffet, translated as fork. The name is due to the fact that during a feast, guests very rarely use knives and spoons. A very relevant service. Restaurant guests have the opportunity to communicate in a more relaxed atmosphere, the number of invited guests may not be as constant as when organizing a classic banquet.
- Swiss table
Many people are familiar with this option. It is optimal for corporate events. Dishes are placed on a table, and guests approach it to choose food for themselves to their taste in any quantity. They do not have a permanent place to sit. Drinks are usually delivered by waiters.
- Cocktail Banquet
A distinctive feature of the event is the absence of cutlery. They are replaced by skewers. The main dishes are fruit and bruschetta. This form of banquet is advisable to choose for conferences and negotiations.
- Coffee break
It resembles a cocktail party. The similarity lies in the fact that such an event is very relevant for filling pauses during meetings and negotiations, business meetings. The difference lies in the food served. A coffee break involves the consumption of desserts along with coffee or tea.
- Barbecue banquet
A very interesting event that takes place in an informal atmosphere. Usually, this is a celebration organized in the bosom of nature. It is necessarily accompanied by tasting barbecue. Such a banquet is advisable to order both for colleagues and for relatives. To make a choice in favor of one or another form of celebration, you should take into account the theme of the event, as well as the season and the number of guests.
Restaurant search: without leaving home
Banquets come in many forms, but the most important decision you need to make is choosing the right location. Do you need to visit the venue? Yes, but there are some things you can do without even leaving your home. What to look for? First of all, the location of the restaurant and its accessibility. This can be very important, especially if guests are unable to get to their destination by car. If they have their own transport, you should inquire in advance about the availability of parking and its size.
The appearance of a banquet restaurant is not the main criterion for its selection, however, it is much more pleasant to be in a place that looks visually attractive. An additional advantage will be the presence of a summer terrace or an adjacent territory - green and beautiful. These are some of the advantages of PARK. ART OF REST. In this picturesque corner you can arrange an outdoor wedding ceremony or photo shoot.
To find out if the restaurant will be too small for your banquet, you should determine what rooms it has. The manager will advise you on how many people can comfortably accommodate in the rooms for a traditional banquet or a buffet. You can also ask him about the free space for a dance area or stage. A wardrobe, a convenient bathroom, and the availability of other rooms will be additional advantages.
As for the interior, it can be different, but it must necessarily correspond to the style of the event or be easily transformed to its needs. However, classic will be a win-win option. Assess how new and modern the hall is. How long has it been renovated? How new and high-quality is the furniture?
Banquet calculation
Usually, customers of the hall ask what the cost of the banquet will be per person, but it does not always allow to calculate the total real budget of the event. In fact, the calculation can include many parameters. What expenses can be included in the estimate?
- Banquet cost per person
Of course, this is the first thing to consider. The customer of the banquet can choose the menu of dishes on their own, however, some restaurants offer their own menu for different budgets. The higher its cost, the more diverse the food will be and the larger the portions. What should be the amount of food per person? As a rule, not less than 1.5 kg. Yes, this is quite normal for a banquet, otherwise the tables will quickly become empty. It is also advisable to take care of dinner for the hosts, photographers or organizers who will take a direct part in organizing the celebration.
- Alcohol
Usually it is paid for separately. Park. Art of Rest offers a choice of alcohol from the menu. Who pays for drinks that guests additionally order from the bar? It will not be a problem if you inform the bartender in advance that guests will pay for such orders themselves.
- Soft drinks
They are charged separately, but they can also be included in the cost of the table per person. It is optimal when each guest is provided with at least 1.5-2 liters of liquid.
- Wedding cake
Our restaurant's pastry chef will be happy to make it according to all the guests' most demanding wishes.
When choosing a restaurant for a banquet online, it is advisable to read not only the information on the official website, but also the reviews. This way you can find out:
- how large the portions are and whether the food is tasty;
- Are the waiters polite?
- or a competent administrator and much more.
As a result, the list will be narrowed down as much as possible and you can proceed to a personal visit or simply choose a hall in the PARK. ART OF REST restaurant. Talk to the event manager, ask him questions - everything that interests you to get qualified advice and a set of services for organizing the perfect banquet. To familiarize yourself with the menu, just look at the special section on our website. We will be happy to welcome you to PARK. ART OF REST - the best restaurant in Lviv!
