Venue recce and booking decision matrix

Editable working template. Record site-specific answers; this is not a capacity, electrical or safety approval.

Event / date:

Client decision owner:

Venue and rooms:

Recce date / attendees:

Brief version:

Layout version:

Programme version:

Use Confirmed / Conditional / Open / Not applicable. An empty cell is not a confirmation.

AreaQuestion / evidence requiredVenue answer / document referenceStatusResponsible ownerDecision dueConsequence if unresolved
BriefDoes the proposed format and guest range fit the venue proposal?
LayoutCurrent dimensioned plan and event-specific reviewed layout?
CeilingUsable clearances and restrictions reviewed by responsible specialists?
AudienceSeating format defined; agreed guest count for this layout?
VisibilityLeast favourable seats reviewed for the intended content?
ControlTechnical FOH/control footprint and requirements agreed?
RegistrationArrival, waiting, queries and onward movement mapped?
AccessAccessible guest routes reviewed with venue and responsible leads?
ZoningGuest, VIP, speaker/artist, vendor and service routes mapped?
SupportHolding, preparation, storage and coordination spaces allocated?
ExclusivityShared foyer, other functions and route use clarified?
HandoverExclusive room release time confirmed in writing?
DeliveryLoading, lift/door restrictions and supplier route review complete?
RehearsalPreparation/testing/rehearsal access agreed?
PowerNamed technical and venue owners; approved scope version recorded?
InternetIntended event use, provider responsibility and test agreed?
Hotel packageInclusions/exclusions matched to the actual brief?
External vendorsVenue conditions and approval process confirmed?
F&BService timings, final numbers and change deadlines confirmed?
ResetGuest destination and room work sequence agreed?
Load-outRemoval timing, route and return-of-room owner agreed?
CommercialContract/terms reviewed by authorised client owner?

Booking recommendation

Decision: Proceed / Proceed with documented conditions / Revise / Do not proceed

Reason:

Conditions to close before commitment:

Approved by / date:

Next layout and scope review:

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