Outdoor Catering London, Halal Caterers London, Indian Caterers London, Restaurant in Ealing

Outdoor venues for special events like weddings and intimate gatherings are in-demand especially during the spring, summer, and autumn seasons. If you’re planning an event and you’re partial to an outdoor venue, here are the pros and cons you need to consider before reserving that gorgeous venue you’ve been keeping your eye on for the longest time. 

Pros

• Atmosphere

Some of the most breathtaking events have take place outdoors. Surrounded by nature, wide open spaces, and blue skies or starry skies for a backdrop—what more can you ask for? If you’re the kind of person who loves being outdoors, an outdoor venue is perfect for you. Also, an outdoor setting feels more casual than an indoor setting. The natural beauty of the outdoors and the wide space that’s available lends a feeling of freedom and inspires one to relax and enjoy the moment.

• Room for creativity

There are infinitely more options available to you when you choose an outdoor venue, and not just when it comes to the décor, scenery, and theme. You definitely have room to be more creative and add activities or details that would likely engage and entertain your guests, plus provide them with an overall unique, fun, and memorable experience. When it comes to food, you have to consider what’s best suited to outdoor catering. The Clay Oven specialises in outdoor catering London. We also have options like Halal caterers London and Indian caterers London. Visit out restaurant in Ealing to know more about our outdoor catering options.   

• Less is more

The golden rule of less is more not only applies to person style, but also in setting up the outdoor venue of your event. If your venue is already naturally breathtaking, you may need minimal décor. 

• Better photos

For daytime outdoor events, you’ll easily get lots of natural light which is great for photos. You also have the surrounding beautiful natural scenery as your backdrop, which makes for magical, romantic photos.

Cons

• Weather

One huge disadvantage in an outdoor venue concerns the weather. Even though you’ve done your research, consulted weather reports, and planned your event to take place during a season of relatively milder, pleasant weather, you still need to have a back-up plan just in case the weather decides to be unpredictable and literally rain on your event. No one is able to control the weather so it’s better to be safe ad have a contingency plan for the comfort of you and your guests. Make arrangements to access a nearby indoor venue, or have tents ready to be set up in case it looks like rain. Be prepared, though, for extra costs of making arrangements for a back-up plan. It might come in handy and you’ll have yourself to thank if it does. 

• Uncomfortable guests

As if the unpredictability of weather isn’t enough of a major letdown, you’d also have to deal with how comfortable your guests will be during your event. If your reception or event is held at the height of summer, your guests would definitely be affected by the overwhelming heat and humidity, and sometimes, the appearance of pesky bugs and mosquitoes. To know how to plan for this, put yourself in your guests’ shoes for a moment and imagine yourself dealing with these potential causes of discomfort. What would you expect to be there in the venue that would solve the problem and provide you comfort?