Venue Tips

5 Historic New York City Venues with Warm Interiors

January 27, 2020
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We begin our 3-part Inspiring Spaces Series with five historic venues that offer warm interiors and color palettes. Explore them further below. Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall  The mansion was built between 1919 and 1920 as a home for Harold Pratt, an American oil industrialist and philanthropist.  Designed by famed New York architect,…

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What is the server to guest ratio?

November 6, 2013
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The ratio varies with the type of service. We have heard of ratios as close as 2:1 (1 server for every 2 guests) but ratios of 6:1 or 10:1 are more common for plated service. This does not include beverage servers, bartenders, stations attendants or kitchen staff.

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How to choose the right caterer?

November 6, 2013
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Selecting your caterer is extremely personal – it is more than just liking their food. Caterers must be able to understand what makes the client tick and help them sort through the myriad of decisions to get to the core of what they’re looking for. Great caterers combine their planning skills with a pinch of…

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How do tastings work and how is payment handled?

November 6, 2013
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Once a menu is selected, a date for the tasting is arranged. Depending on how far in advance from the event date and how seasonal the menu selections, the tasting menu may match or deviate from the actual menu. We see the tastings helping the client determine the style and feel for their wedding. Whenever…

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