36 Important Questions To Ask Before Booking An Event Space In Salt Lake City

If you’re planning an event like an off-site company meeting, a wedding reception or even a large birthday party, and you’re trying to find an event space for rent in Salt Lake City, no doubt you probably have a few questions. There’s a lot at stake, and if you’re in charge of finding the right space for your event, you want to make sure everything goes as planned.

We put together some of the most common questions we hear from people when they’re looking at Salt Lake Culinary Education to host their next event. To make the most of your planning process, ask these questions when you’re evaluating local venues. And when you’re ready, consider our events space for your next celebration or meeting!

Questions to ask the event venue about the facility:

1. What’s the maximum capacity of the space?
2. Do you have my dates available?
3. What is your rental fee, and what does that include?
4. What are the hours that the rental fee covers?
5. Are there any extra charges or fees that aren’t included in the base rental rate?
6. What’s your cancellation policy?
7. Do you need separate event insurance?

Questions to ask the event space about logistics:

8. When can I access the venue for setup?
9. What time would we need to be completely cleared out?
10. Is the building wheelchair accessible?
11. Do you have easy access for vendors to bring in equipment?
12. Are there noise restrictions we should be aware of?

Questions to ask about amenities and available services:

13. What’s included with our rental, like tables, chairs, linens and AV equipment?
14. Do you provide us with staff during the event?
15. Is there a separate storage area where we can keep equipment and materials?
16. Are there outlets and power supply for our needs?
17. Is there WiFi available?
18. Are there private areas and/or dressing rooms?
19. Do you have any preferred vendors that we are required to use?

Questions to ask the event venue about food and beverages:

20. Do you allow outside catering or is there an in-house caterer?
21. What sets your spaces apart from other event venues?

TIP: When you book your next event at Salt Lake Culinary Education, you’ll not only have the privacy of the space you rent but also a dedicated team focusing solely on your event. Learn more about the venue at SLICE.

22. Can we bring our own alcohol?
23. What are your restrictions on outside food or beverages?

Questions to ask the events space about decorating and setup:

24. Are we allowed to decorate?
25. Can we use candles or open flames?
26. Are we responsible for cleaning up, or is there a separate fee?
27. Do you provide signage or wayfinding options for guests?

Questions to ask about entertainment and technology:

28. What type of AV equipment is available on-site?
29. Do you provide an in-house AV team, or do we need to provide our own?
30. What are the speeds of the venue’s WiFi, and can it handle streaming?

Questions to ask the venue about parking, transit and accommodations:

31. What hotels are nearby for any out-of-town guests?
32. Do you have partnerships with these local hotels for group rates?
33. Is there plenty of parking near the facility?
34. Is there a ride sharing pickup and drop off point near the building, and how close is mass transit?

Questions to ask about guest safety and security:

35. What security measures are in place at the venue?
36. Do you have an emergency plan in place?

There are lots of Salt Lake City event venues available to rent for parties, meetings and other celebrations, and each space has unique characteristics and amenities to suit your needs. Our private event spaces inside Salt Lake Culinary Education are one of a kind, and whether you have a large party or an intimate gathering, we’d love to be on your list of flexible event spaces in SLC! We have three unique spaces available for rent, including our Institute Kitchen for hands-on culinary experiences, our Demo Kitchen which is great for cocktail parties and private classes, and our Banquet Kitchen for larger gatherings like rehearsal dinners. You can even rent our entire facility for a wedding, fundraiser or networking event.

“We had a company event, it was by far the best event we have put on for our agents. It was super fun and a great way to team build and create a better culture. The kitchen and staff were amazing! They helped every step of the way… I will for sure be back.”
– Chris S.