Recently there has been a lot of talk about private dining. But what is private dining? What exactly does it entail and what are its benefits?
Private dining is a service where a group (usually family or friends) reserve a specific area within a restaurant for their exclusive use. The cost usually depends on who is booking the space and what they are paying for. For example, a large deposit is often required to secure private dining space, to ensure that no one outside the circle is allowed.
The term means different things to different people. In general, it refers to private rooms within a restaurant where you can enjoy your meal and have access to other amenities, like a bar. The term may also encompass all areas used by the staff to cook and serve food, including the main dining room. It can also mean a separate kitchen located off to the side of the main dining room, where only select employees are allowed to be present and/or allowed to have training in the culinary arts.
Benefits
Private dining rooms provide a great number of benefits to restaurant guests. They provide an environment where restaurant guests feel comfortable and at ease, in a setting that is familiar and similar to the restaurant they are eating out for the first time. It also provides a controlled and predictable revenue stream that can be relied on each time a similar private event takes place. The following are just some of the benefits of private dining.
- Convenience: For busy professionals, it’s important to find an environment that allows them to get what they need to be done while allowing as little stress as possible. When you dine in a private dining room, you can achieve both of these goals. You won’t have to waste time waiting on a table and you will get exactly what you want when you want it. This is the perfect way to use the spare time you have available and to make your business run more smoothly. You will be able to use your energy in building relationships instead of worrying about how much you are wasting your time.
- Timing: Most restaurants have regular meal times which usually vary from half an hour to an hour. This can be difficult for guests who need to eat a full meal and want to avoid feeling rushed. In a private dining room, this won’t happen and you can relax more knowing that you won’t miss out on any prime time events. Since you have complete control over when you dine, you can choose to do it at a specific time of day, to suit your schedule. Whether you are having company or friends round for dinner, this can give you the flexibility you need to plan meals around your event.
- Ease of preparation: When diners are presented with an unstructured meal, many tend to look forward to experiencing a more exciting evening with friends and family. When you choose to dine in a private dining room, this is very possible and you can ensure that your guests are not bored by the surroundings. You will be able to enjoy your meal according to what you want and your meal will be served according to your exact orders, ensuring that your guests are kept happy.
If you want to impress your clients, make sure you plan the best event possible. If you go to a full-service restaurant, guests may assume that everything is taken care of. However, if you go to a private dining room, you will have a much higher spend, but will also be able to take care of all details of your event.
