Serving up Services — Your Must-Have Colorado Planner Tool Kit for Summer Parties and Special Events

You’ve chosen a theme, the date is set, and the invitations have been sent. The hard part is over, right? Wrong! Finding the perfect Colorado event service providers for the food, entertainment, linens, and more can be a challenge. Are they dependable? Will they have what you need? Are they willing to work with you to ensure a flawless Colorado event? We know how nerve-wracking it can be to nail everything down. That’s why we put together this essential planner tool kit. We’re featuring the best in the biz when it comes to pulling off the perfect party. Use it for all your events all summer long (and the rest of the year too!)

Catering to your needs

The food you serve can really make or break your event. The last thing you need your guests to remember (and tell everyone about) is that the quiches were cold or the veggies were soggy. It’s important to count on event caterers who have built a reputation for delicious dishes, the freshest foods, as well as flexibility in menu planning.

• With over 25 national and regional awards, Catering By Design puts their team of caring professionals at your disposal, offering mouthwatering event menus and cooking up delightful cuisine. Call on them for off-site event catering at a Denver area venue of your choosing.

• Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group satisfies guests’ appetites at some of Colorado’s most prestigious event venues. Their chefs will prepare the most extraordinary cuisine while implementing an innovate approach to catering your event, incorporating full service bar, plated dinners, buffets, passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres into the mix.

• A perennial Colorado favorite, Relish Catering Company offers customized or pre-fixed seasonal menus that make ordering easy.  What’s more, their corporate event designers can assist with venue selection, rental needs, entertainment and any special requests.

For a complete list of event caterers, take a look at our Colorado event catering directory.

That’s entertainment

Want your guests to giggle and guffaw? Dance the night away? Pose for fun pictures in a photo booth? Come on ... it’s a party. Bring on the entertainment. From DJs to comedians, magicians to mediums, and more, nothing gets things humming between guests like really great event entertainment. Look for a professional or company that comes highly recommended, who has worked with a group like yours before, and who can tell you exactly what you’ll receive for their fee.

For a complete list of live entertainment options, take a look at our Colorado entertainers directory.

We’ve got a plan

CVBs are the workhorses of the meeting and event planning industry, extending your reach and capabilities as a planner. Of course, CVBs operate as non-profits and offer their services for free, so if you’re not utilizing them in your planning, you’re missing out on a great resource. CVBs are experts in their particular geographic location and can give planners the inside scoop on local businesses, venues and accommodations. They can arrange site inspections, check hotel and meeting space availability, and connect a planner to local service providers. Check out these CVBs in their respective regions:

• South Central Colorado. Leave the bustle of the big city behind and seek out the small town charm/big time amenities of some of South Central Colorado’s finest communities nestled amidst some of the prettiest scenery you’ll discover in the West. Take some time to explore Colorado Springs, and see what their CVB has to offer.

• Northwestern Colorado. So many communities with so many amenities conveniently located close to cities and gorgeous mountain views. What’s more, many of these great communities are renowned for their history, stunning resorts, national parks, and attractions, while offering an abundance of hotels, meeting venues, restaurants, and more. Discover the communities that put the “see” in CVB, including Aspen, Grand Junction, Snowmass and Vail.

• Front Range Colorado. Find out why so many native Colorado residents travel to a place famous for hospitality, natural beauty, nightlife, outdoor recreation, and more. Picturesque and with  thriving arts and culture, restaurants, hotels and shops, the CVBs that operate in the Front Range Colorado communities attract folks from all around the country. Find all that and more in Boulder.

For a more comprehensive and detailed look at CVBs in Colorado communities, Take Five minutes to explore the best Colorado has to offer.

Convenience for rent

Chances are pretty good that your event supply inventory does not include a 75 foot long tent, 500 mint green linen napkins, or a revolving disco ball, which means you’ll likely need to rent those things. Fortunately, there are a number of highly reputable firms that offer everything from portable shelters, to table linens, to two-way radios, to high-tech AV equipment. When contracting with a event rental company, carefully review the terms of your agreement, making sure that pick up and return dates are clearly specified, liability coverage for rented equipment is in place, and that all fees required are listed.

• Tents, Linens and more. Tent and linen rental companies stock a wide selection of table linens, runners and napkins in a variety of colors and styles. But that’s not all. Many of them also rent and can advise you on what’s trending in candelabras, centerpieces, chair covers, dinnerware, drinkware and much, much more. Consult with the pros at either Colorado Party Rentals or Event Rents when it comes to your event rental needs.

• Communication. Staying in real-time touch with your staff, valet, and security personnel is critical. To keep things running smoothly, contact Frontier Radio Communications, your complete source for wireless communication products and service needs.

For a complete list of event party equipment, tent rental options and more, take a look at our Colorado event rentals directory.