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re: Sit down dinner for about 175 people in the French Quarter....
Posted on 3/19/16 at 4:42 pm to Statestreet
Posted on 3/19/16 at 4:42 pm to Statestreet
they'll all have their banquet space floor plans online, you can pull them up on the websites. when is this event?
you need to avoid peak convention dates if at all possible unless the event is part of one. If you need help post up here and I can tell you what to look for
you need to avoid peak convention dates if at all possible unless the event is part of one. If you need help post up here and I can tell you what to look for
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Posted on 3/19/16 at 6:01 pm to Statestreet
Sonesta, that way you can get absultely obliterated at the event, then stroll out the front door and hit up Pat O's and continue to get annihalated, then you can stroll down the block to Rick's and get even more fricked up, then when you wake up lying in a puddle of urine and puke at 4-5 am you can head back down the street to the Sonesta to the room you booked for yourself to sleep off the wonderful night. or eat brunch.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 8:55 pm to cgrand
Sept 2017... On a Thursday night ...
Posted on 3/20/16 at 7:41 am to Statestreet
is it convention related?
if not thats pretty far in advance to book a hotel banquet room for a "local social" event (as its called in the hotel biz); they'll move you ten times before the event as they book the rest of the banquet space. You can book it but they won't be able to guarantee a specific room that far out.
175 ppl is a large group for a restaurant but a small group for a hotel. If the event is convention related you are less likely to be moved around especially if the space is ICW (in conjunction with) a large convention group. Also, what is your budget? If this is a relatively high dollar event you'll have more leverage
just trying to share knowledge on how the booking process works; every hotel is different. If you do book this thing this far out, at either a hotel or restaurant, they will also be wary of committing to a menu price as food costs will be variable that far in the future
so my suggestion is to do your research, meet with the banquet sales people at the venues you like, and make sure they know what's important to you about the event. Know your budget first and foremost
if not thats pretty far in advance to book a hotel banquet room for a "local social" event (as its called in the hotel biz); they'll move you ten times before the event as they book the rest of the banquet space. You can book it but they won't be able to guarantee a specific room that far out.
175 ppl is a large group for a restaurant but a small group for a hotel. If the event is convention related you are less likely to be moved around especially if the space is ICW (in conjunction with) a large convention group. Also, what is your budget? If this is a relatively high dollar event you'll have more leverage
just trying to share knowledge on how the booking process works; every hotel is different. If you do book this thing this far out, at either a hotel or restaurant, they will also be wary of committing to a menu price as food costs will be variable that far in the future
so my suggestion is to do your research, meet with the banquet sales people at the venues you like, and make sure they know what's important to you about the event. Know your budget first and foremost
Posted on 3/20/16 at 7:52 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
true new orleans experiencePosted on 3/20/16 at 8:52 am to cgrand
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is it convention related?
It is. Small convention- 2000 people or so. Our primary host hotel is the Roosevelt, but I know he wanted to get out of that place since some of the lectures are there.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 9:11 am to Statestreet
ok so your attendees are already in a hotel
then what I would do is book arnauds, assuming they have the space and your group will fit. this will give you peace of mind that the space you go look at is secured, and will give the attendees a "New Orleans" experience
chef tommy g at arnauds is a friend of mine and he can cook anything especially for a private group. Go over there, look at the room, meet with the salesperson and the chef, and as before be certain you know what the budget is and what kind of experience you want
as I said they know what they are doing there and you'll be in good hands. youll have plenty of time to decide on the menu when you get much closer. They'll require a deposit from you this far out so make sure this is a definite before you sign anything
for small money you can get nice linens rented, maybe some table decor, a three piece jazz band during cocktails, etc. you'll be the center of attention there for a group that size. One last thing, don't book at 175 if you think there's a chance there will be much fewer people. Unless the room is maxed out you'd be better off booking at 150 or so assuming you have room to grow
one other place I would consider is upstairs at the Napoleon house, again assuming that 175 sit down will fit. It's a great room, balconies on Chartres st, and the food is good
don't forget about getting everyone from the Roosevelt to the venue. You can book the small shuttle busses to get people there and I would just leave getting back to their own devices and many people will want to stay out a while
if you need any help just ask
then what I would do is book arnauds, assuming they have the space and your group will fit. this will give you peace of mind that the space you go look at is secured, and will give the attendees a "New Orleans" experience
chef tommy g at arnauds is a friend of mine and he can cook anything especially for a private group. Go over there, look at the room, meet with the salesperson and the chef, and as before be certain you know what the budget is and what kind of experience you want
as I said they know what they are doing there and you'll be in good hands. youll have plenty of time to decide on the menu when you get much closer. They'll require a deposit from you this far out so make sure this is a definite before you sign anything
for small money you can get nice linens rented, maybe some table decor, a three piece jazz band during cocktails, etc. you'll be the center of attention there for a group that size. One last thing, don't book at 175 if you think there's a chance there will be much fewer people. Unless the room is maxed out you'd be better off booking at 150 or so assuming you have room to grow
one other place I would consider is upstairs at the Napoleon house, again assuming that 175 sit down will fit. It's a great room, balconies on Chartres st, and the food is good
don't forget about getting everyone from the Roosevelt to the venue. You can book the small shuttle busses to get people there and I would just leave getting back to their own devices and many people will want to stay out a while
if you need any help just ask
Posted on 3/20/16 at 9:15 am to cgrand
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cgrand
Thank you! Great help.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 9:53 am to cgrand
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cgrand
Bookmarked!
Posted on 3/20/16 at 10:01 am to cgrand
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cgrand
Great job in helping these folks out.
I love giving tips and helping out friends and family who come to town so it's good to learn more from people like you.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 12:35 pm to Statestreet
ETA: OP said FQ. So, oops. My rehearsal dinner was at the Royal Orleans for about 60. Id look there too.
Original not useful post: Sounds similar to one of those sit down wedding receptions that seem to happen more often out of state. If everyone is downtown then maybe stay downtown, but another option is to find one of the Garden District or St Charles mansion event spaces. I don't have direct experience with this one, but it was at to of Google list and does corporate: LINK
Original not useful post: Sounds similar to one of those sit down wedding receptions that seem to happen more often out of state. If everyone is downtown then maybe stay downtown, but another option is to find one of the Garden District or St Charles mansion event spaces. I don't have direct experience with this one, but it was at to of Google list and does corporate: LINK
This post was edited on 3/20/16 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 3/20/16 at 4:16 pm to Statestreet
Once, my Company had a celebration weekend in NOLA and split the group of over 200. We had sit down dinners at several nice locations. Just a thought for you based on one experience.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 4:25 pm to Statestreet
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Any other places that I might not know of?
VIP area of the Hustler Club.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 7:37 am to Statestreet
Did you read the thread I provided? Lots of great stuff in there
Posted on 4/13/16 at 8:46 am to Statestreet
Didn't realize this was a bumped thread
This post was edited on 4/13/16 at 8:47 am
Posted on 4/13/16 at 12:54 pm to Hulkklogan
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true new orleans experience
Not until you get shot or stabbed too!
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