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Services/Event types/Company dinners

Planning your company dinner

From welcome drinks to closing: venue, menu, drinks and staff coordinated for your corporate dinner, with each item defined in the proposal.

The company dinner

A dinner with its own running order.

A dinner that brings a team together, thanks clients or celebrates an anniversary needs a layout and pace that fit its purpose. We first define who is attending, what you want to communicate and what should happen during the evening.

Request full planning, venue sourcing, catering, service, content and coordination, or support with one part. If a restaurant, hotel or room is already booked, we start with its conditions and the services your booking includes.

The quotation separates contracted items, options and details awaiting confirmation. Entertainment, an open bar, venue hire and technical production are not automatically included.

The scope

Every part of your dinner.

01

Venue and table layout

Capacity, accessibility, layout, reception, cloakroom and service routes. Review what the venue provides, supplier access and the closing time.

02

Menu and dietary requirements

A seated dinner, cocktail reception or food stations should fit the purpose and guests. Menus, allergens and alternatives are reviewed with the supplier; confirm arrangements and change deadlines in writing.

03

Drinks and service

Define included drinks, duration, replenishment, waiting staff and bar team. An open bar, welcome cocktail and flair show are separate items.

04

Running order, speeches and awards

Reception, welcome, courses, presentations and closing with clear responsibilities and cues. For awards, confirm names, order and the host’s rehearsal.

05

Music and entertainment

Choose performances, background music or a DJ to fit the venue and moment. Agree duration, technical requirements and sound limits before booking.

06

Coordination and quotation

Contact person, suppliers, build, technical checks and breakdown. The proposal defines scope, schedules, venue conditions and extras requiring approval.

Before the quotation

A brief for decisions.

01

City, date and guests

City, date or alternatives, estimated guest numbers and whether employees, clients or both will attend.

02

Venue and format

Tell us if a space is booked and what is included. Specify a seated dinner, cocktail reception, stations or a mixed format.

03

Purpose and running order

Team celebration, client appreciation, anniversary or awards. Include speeches, brand content and the expected closing time.

04

Budget and approvals

Budget range, required services and who approves them. Dietary details and named guest lists are collected later through an agreed channel.

References

Define your own format.

The header photograph comes from Wira’s event staff archive. It is not presented as a delivered company dinner or as evidence of an available venue, menu or setup.

FAQ

Plan the evening.

01

Can you organise the entire company dinner?

You can request venue sourcing, catering and drinks, staff, entertainment, production and coordination. The proposal identifies included items and responsibilities; you can also book support for one part.

02

Can you work with a restaurant or venue we have already booked?

Yes, planning can start with your booked space. We need its capacity, hours, equipment, restrictions, included services and conditions for outside suppliers.

03

Are the menu, drinks and open bar included?

Only items specified in the quotation. Define the menu, dietary alternatives, drinks, duration and service format; an open bar or extended hours are not automatically included.

04

How are speeches, awards and performances coordinated?

Through a running order agreed with the company and service team. Responsibilities, duration, sound checks and cues are arranged so presentations fit the dinner service.

05

Can we request a Christmas or anniversary dinner?

Yes, you can enquire about a team, client, Christmas or anniversary dinner. Format, running order and decoration follow its purpose and venue; dates, suppliers and availability require confirmation.

06

What do you need to quote for a company dinner?

City, date, estimated guest numbers, purpose, format and budget range. Tell us if a venue is booked and what needs coordinating. Named guest lists and individual dietary details are not needed for the first enquiry.

Other formats

Explore your event format.

01

Corporate events

For a project that includes meetings, a convention or several activities.

02

Galas and awards

When the evening centres on a ceremony or recognition.

03

Christmas and New Year

Other celebration formats for those dates.

04

Shows and entertainment

Consider formats that fit the running order and venue.

Practical guide

Prepare your dinner team

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Coordinate reception, hospitality and speeches

A shared programme, responsibilities, handovers and briefing scenarios.

Tell us about your next company dinner

Plan every part with us.

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