Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Running a catering business looks much different today than it did 25 years ago. Still, despite major advancements in technology and a growing expectation of instantaneous, online access, it’s not uncommon to find a catering company still relying on old-school paper and processes for their event management solution.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. Shannon Robles – Catering Director, Cascadia Pizza.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business. The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”.

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Electronics Management Floor Plan Scheduling 148

Certified Wedding Planner Society

JANUARY 2, 2024

This may involve coordinating the setup of temporary facilities, such as catering stations, restrooms, and electrical systems. Balancing the functional needs of the event with the venue's inherent charm is a delicate dance that requires careful planning and execution. Which are both partners of the ,, CWP society !

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Elegante by Michelle J

JANUARY 21, 2025

We are well versed in table linen colours and chair choices, the perfect shade of candle and the perfect floral design, but equally proficient in itineraries, floor plans, seating plans and room configuration. It doesnt exist here!).

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By far, Planning Pod’s most unique feature is that it offers 20+ easy-to-use tools that work together to: Simplify data access and management Streamline workflows Eliminate double entry Promote collaboration Expand your ability to land and serve more clients. Event floor plan builder for creating to-scale layouts of your setups.

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A Touch of Bliss

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The elegant floor plan of the Great Hall opened up beautifully, providing the perfect space for the lively dance floor that Alex had envisioned. Venue | Highlands Ranch Mansion Photographer | Mark Blake by the West Planner | A Touch of Bliss Events Caterer | Serendipity Dessert | Azucar Decor/Lighting | Event Lighting Rental

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

It can be a great way to cushion income and even perhaps draw in new business, but will take additional resources, marketing and event planning. All a caterer has to do is come in, bring in a few specialty pieces that they need and they are set.”. “A 10 – You can still make money outsourcing to caterers, too.

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Willmus Weddings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With its versatile floor plan and natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling elegant windows, the space has all you need to make your day truly magical and ensures all your guests will feel relaxed throughout the night. It can accommodate up to 120 guests with plenty of room for decorations, catering tables, dance floors, and more.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

A bonus for Hotel Salem, which specializes in customized function spaces, is the event floor plan design tool , which allows Olivia to create to-scale floor plans and layout designs for her clients. Hotels aren’t the only venues we cater to either.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

From the wedding venue and decor rentals down to caterers and florists, every good wedding planner needs equally awesome vendors to help them pull off their big wedding day plans, which makes building and maintaining a relationship with them a top priority. And you need to be on top of all of it.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Floor plans. Digital floor plans allow you to make true-to-scale layouts that help customers visualize how guests will fit (or why they may want to upgrade to one of your other multiple venues that have a larger seating capacity). Letting customers pay balances online gives them the opportunity to pay how they want.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Also when finalizing the floorplan, be sure to take into account how many tables can fit how many people and how much room you have between tables so catering can serve the wedding guests without bumping into anyone. Once that’s complete, take sticky notes with guests names and start assigning seats/tables.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Unfortunately, for many hotel sales staff and catering managers, this often cobbled-together assembly of stand-alone applications and manual processes hinders them from actually doing business. The fact that hotels use a half dozen or more software systems to manage all their operations is commonly accepted as “business as usual”.

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Electronics Management Floor Plan Catering 78

Love Inc. Mag

JANUARY 4, 2024

Nora Sheils of Rock Paper Coin and Bridal Bliss shares a few examples of what to look for in an inclusive vendor : “Your photographer will likely be mindful of taking flattering angles of you, your guests, and your family, and your caterer will be mindful of seating arrangements and making tables comfortable.”

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Social Media Floor Plan Vendor Consulting 98

The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, professional wedding planning (and event coordination) is about so much more than managing the wedding day. Designing floor plans – there are so many things to do. Remember: My job is to handle the wedding planning logistics and behind-the-scenes processes. Vetting vendors.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Floor Plan Setup Design Tool. Event Planning Toolkit (incl. Planning Pod. We built Planning Pod to serve event spaces, venues and caterers of all sizes to streamline their room and space bookings for private/group events as well as manage catering and food-and-beverage services plus many other event details.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

Of course, when mixing shapes and sizes, be sure that you will still have room in your event floor plan for guests and staff to easily maneuver around each table when guests are seated. Use technology to streamline the layout process. COVID-19 Tip: Use the digital party seating chart tool to measure proper distancing.

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Style Me Pretty

JANUARY 17, 2024

The smaller round tables in the center of the floor plan all had large green tall centerpieces to bring in a bit of height. On the 4 round farm tables surrounding the perimeter held lush and very large compotes with white florals, but mostly roses of course. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Event Floor Plans. Using our floor plans tool , you can quickly build colorful, stunning, to-scale event floor plan layouts that show your clients exactly what their event will look like. Planning Pod helps you plan and manage ANY kind of event.

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Wedding Planning Management RSVP Floor Plan 78

Peerspace

MAY 5, 2024

Talk to them about adding catering services, A/V gear, camera equipment, or furniture rentals to your booking. Whether you’re planning a film shoot on Cape Cod or a wedding in Malibu , just search by date, location, event type, and more, to find a beach house for any occasion!

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IT Floor Plan Insurance Special Events 98

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Reusable templates for quick-turn proposals, contracts, invoices, BEOs, food-and-beverage packages / menus, floor plans and more. Track sales and the status of where every lead is at in your pipeline with Planning Pod’s lead and client CRM tool … plus collect leads via your website with our embeddable e-form.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

If your event includes catering and/or any type of beverage service, this will also dictate how your event is laid out. Buffet-style catered meals will require additional space for banquet food tables and space allotted for lines at those tables plus clear paths to and from the seating area. per attendee Dance floors – 4.5

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Event Designer Collaboration Catering Consulting 100

Peerspace

JANUARY 28, 2024

Peerspace venues are hosted by locals who list their unique spaces for your party-planning needs. They can also help out if you have any questions or requests, like catering recommendations or inspiration for how best to enjoy their property. The venue was delightful, and the food catering was amazing! Would book again.”

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IT Floor Plan Engineering Catering 98

Peerspace

MARCH 15, 2024

All you need to do is set up a bartender, order catering (maybe on theme, like a restaurant that serves island barbecue ), and enjoy some classic bridal shower games. This sensational home is 1,700 square feet and provides you with an open floor plan and modern-minimalist decor with Scandinavian and Japanese inspiration.

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Social Media Bride Catering Floor Plan 98

Planning Pod

MAY 27, 2020

Is there on-site catering? Fees for catering? If using an outside caterer, consider where they will have space to prep and how they’ll bring the food to guests still hot and fresh. Make a note of outlets and add them to your floor plan. Will my space be private or blocked off from crashers? No kitchen?

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Insurance Black Tie Catering Floor Plan 78

Peerspace

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ballrooms also often come with amenities that your event needs, like a kitchen for your catering staff to use, a dance floor for your guests to shimmy and shake, dining tables for enjoying meals and drinks, and A/V equipment to set the right tone. The host also allows catering from any licensed vendor. EXCELLENT SPACE!

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IT Bachelorette Party Catering Floor Plan 98

Peerspace

APRIL 7, 2024

Need catering for a team meeting ? This 1,300-square-foot renovated warehouse in Sunset Park, New York City (pictured above) has a gorgeous aesthetic and a spacious floor plan. You can make use of the kitchen, enjoy the services of its chef or bring in an outside caterer, and enjoy a cozy, contemporary setting.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 31, 2024

This versatile pop-up shop in the heart of Oxford Street , Sydney, Australia with space for 100 guests, a retail floor space, a back of house, and an outdoor courtyard. This spacious East Van studio and gallery in Vancouver, BC with space for 50 people, floor-to-ceiling windows, a sound system, a kitchen, tables, and chairs.

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Social Media Retail Media Floor Plan 98

Timeline Genius

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Wanna include the floor plan on a tailored timeline for your caterer? And one way you can do that is by easily giving them a tailored version of the timeline that just shows the items they need to see. Well now, those tailored timelines can include text sections, contact sections, and any other part of the timeline you want.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

And we didn’t have a floor plan software, so we were contracting that out and paying someone to do it.”. Among competitors like EventPro, Tripleseat and Event Temple, Dianne found Planning Pod’s all-encompassing event center management software to be an early favorite. “We had an event management system. Oh, it has a CRM!

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.) Sometimes it is because they sincerely have little knowledge of what it actually costs to book an event space, order catering or contract out for event planning services.

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Peerspace

APRIL 7, 2024

Many are also professional event planners by trade and can connect you with local catering, entertainment, decor services, and more at a discounted rate. It boasts space for 80 revelers, an open floor plan, and lots of windows. Outside catering is allowed, though the hosts are happy to provide alcohol if you like.

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Peerspace

JANUARY 30, 2024

Some of our favorite options include: This newly remodeled mid-century desert oasis in Scottsdale, AZ (pictured above) with an airy, open floor plan, a modern kitchen space, and an outdoor pool surrounded by a mural and loungers. In fact, if you can think of a place, it’s most likely available to rent by the hour on Peerspace.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It can also include automated email and text reminders to send to staff, clients and third-parties – like caterers and florists or contacts at wedding venues – so that everyone understands what’s going on and remains in sync in real-time on the wedding day. Then notify your planners automatically when forms are submitted.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

Laura appreciates that Planning Pod’s event planning tools cover everything she and other event planners on the team could possibly need – ticketing, online booking, floor planning, budgeting, fundraising, invoicing, pricing and more.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Simplified event planning. With the right tool, you can keep track of every detail—from the event venue and catering plans to the audiovisual equipment. This means you won’t have to search through multiple spreadsheets to find key details about third-party vendors, catering plans, or contact information.

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