Questions To Ask Your Event Hire Company

Event hire services are crucial for people planning weddings, birthdays, funerals, and memorials. An oversight made when hiring these service providers is failing to vet them to establish their competence. This article puts forward some questions to ask your event hire company. Luckily, they should help you find the right-fit company for your event. 

What is Your Specialisation? 

Ask the event hire company to send you its portfolio. The document should help you establish the company's specialisation. Unknown to most people, each event has different preparation and execution tactics. For instance, if you intend to hold a cultural wedding, you need a company that can procure décor supplies to help you accomplish the traditional theme. On the other hand, a person planning a funeral would need an event hire company that can plan and execute on short notice. Remember, funerals are held a few days after the passing of a loved one. Conversely, a corporate planning a dinner would prefer an event hire company that understands the intricacies of dealing with corporates and how to build and protect brand images. 

What Services Do You Provide? 

The general principle is to deal with an event hire company that offers a comprehensive package. This way, you avoid the hassles and inconveniences of dealing with multiple service providers who do not have a prior working relationship. Nevertheless, the event hire company should offer the following services:

• Provision of marquees, tents, chairs, and tables.
• Installation of décor items such as flowers, fabrics, backdrops, fountains, and displays.
• Installing audio-visual equipment at the venue.
• Catering services to ensure guests do not leave the venue hungry.
• Event promotion services such as social media and celebrity advertising.
• Providing event security to prevent disturbances during the event and to guarantee the safety of guests and their property.

What are the Terms of Service? 

Many clients end up disappointed with event hire companies because they did not read the terms of service. Therefore, you should assess these conditions and negotiate for amendments if you feel that they do not suit your needs. For example, ask the company what kind of insurance it has. As a rule, the company should have liability insurance to cover its employees and subcontractors and offer compensation if you suffer damages due to the company's negligence. Then, assess the company's booking policy. For example, do you receive your booking fee if you cancel the event due to unavoidable circumstances? Moreover, the company should give guarantees on the services offered. For instance, the team deployed to execute the event must treat guests respectfully. Besides, the company must observe the recommended program. Finally, ensure the company's services are reasonably priced.

For more information on event hire services, contact a company near you.