How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
What is a minimum spend?
Most venues hold a room against a dollar figure rather than a hire fee, so you commit to spending it whether or not you do. Ask for it in writing along with what counts towards it.
How far ahead should I book?
For November and December, months. Venues fill for work functions well before people start organising them. Any other time of year, a few weeks is usually enough.
Can we have the place to ourselves?
Exclusive hire is usually possible and usually costs more than a reserved area. Say which you want, because a quote for one is not a quote for the other.
What about dietary requirements?
Give numbers rather than a note on the night. Say the requirements in your request and the set menus that come back will already work for everyone.