A Dry Hire Venues Guide to Make Things Easy

Posted by clubsandvenues on February 23rd, 2017

Before we get into how and where to find a good dry hire venue, let’s understand in brief what it actually is and why it turns out to be a good option for several events and occasions.

A Dry Hire Venue is a room that includes no additional features, such as food, beverage, staffing, furniture, decorations, transport, catering, audio-visual equipments, etc. It turns out to be a perfect venue for those on a tight budget and intend to take complete control over every aspect of the event right from equipment installation to banqueting.

As no additional features are offered, you only pay for the venue. It turns out to be a perfect venue option for a short formal meeting that requires no complicated equipment setup. Also, it’s a good choice when you already have an excellent catering deal at hand. However, it’s worth noting that some dry hire venues do offer additional services at an extra price. But, this may greatly add up to your existing charges thereby making it an expensive deal.

Below are a few tips that can help you choose the most appropriate dry hire venue based on your personal preference.

Choose based on the event

While most of the venues allow you to hire the additional services externally, some may have a few restrictions in place. For instance, venues meant for formal get-togethers or meetings may not allow a party setup, for instance a DJ or a loud music system. So, make sure to read the T&C document thoroughly before you sign over the dotted line.

A Personal Inspection is Important

Although online booking makes your task a lot simple, it is highly recommended that you personally visit the venue and carry out an inspection of the same. Find out if it is as good as the one that was promised to you over the phone or on the website. It won’t be wise to assume that the chairs or the tables you see on the website are included in the deal. Get in touch with a customer service representative to get detailed information about the venue in question.

Inform your caterer about the venue

There are chances that the caterer or the equipment-supplier you choose is already familiar with the venue you intend to hire. However, it is recommended that you take the representative of your chosen supplier to the venue, so that he rightly understands how to go about the future arrangements. This will save a good amount of time and leave no scope for last-minute hassles.

Discounts isn’t what you need

Discounts are a great way to attract customers, and a dry-hire venue provider isn’t an exception. Some of these discounts seem to be too enticing and irresistible. Of course, who would ignore a deal that comes with a 30% discount? But, some of these discounts may come with a condition applied. For instance, few venue providers offer a discount on bookings done before a specific date. Although the discount may be heavy, you may end up losing your booking amount if you happen to cancel your meeting or the event at the last minute. So, let discounts not be your top priority.