Questions to ask before you get started

Here are some helpful questions to consider before you order your place your event rental order.

1. Where is my event taking place?

My event is taking place in an outdoor or tented area.
  • Will the tent be set up prior to the event rental delivery? If so, can the trucks pull up to the tent or will the delivery team need to set up plywood to protect the lawn? 
  • Will there be more than one tent and will all the products be delivered to the same tent? 
  • What time will the tent be taken down – can Party Rental Ltd. pick up the rentals before then? 
  • All of our products need to be protected from the weather. 
  • Is there a tent diagram available for the delivery team?
  • Do I have all of the required permits if the tent isn’t set up on private property? 
  • If there is kitchen equipment where would I like it set up (back wall of tent?) 
  • Is there a sanit tent? Make sure it’s 50’ or less from the sanit location. 
  • Will I have sinks? A water source must be available (garden hose). Drums are needed for wastewater (Party Rental Ltd. will not empty them).  
  • Do I need cooking equipment, sanit prep tables, passing trays, coffee service, and chinaware in the kitchen tent? 
  • The dance floor must have a hard-level surface 
  • Do I need fire extinguishers? 
  • Do I need extension cords?       
My event is taking place in a city building.
  • Is the loading dock the correct delivery address? If so what are the loading dock hours? 
  • Is there a service elevator or are we using the passenger elevator? 
  • Are there stairs involved? Which floor, and I everything being delivered to the same floor? 
  • Do I need a COI for an electrician? 
  • Is there enough power for the electrical equipment? 
  • Will my large tables fit in the elevator? 8’-10’ tables may require confirmation from the building. 
  • All cooking equipment must be electric in NYC (no propane allowed) 
My event is taking place at a residence.
  • Someone must be home to accept the delivery. 
  • Where will the items be delivered? 
  • Will the truck fit in the driveway? 
  • Confirmed delivery and pickup times from Party Rental Ltd.
  • Are there any special instructions for our delivery and pick-up team?
  • Are there any stairs?
  • Do chairs need felt tips to protect floors? 
  • Do chairs need to be bagged/unbagged? 
  • Do tables need to be set up and broken down? 
  • The dance floor must have a hard-level surface 
  • Do I need fire extinguishers? 
  • Do I need extension cords? 

2. How much space do I need? 

3. Who will set up the event? 

4. Will your event be buffet or seated service?  

5. What are some table setting etiquette?

6. How many guests will be attending?  

7. What rental products will I need?

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Chinaware
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Napkins
  • Glassware (Wine glasses, Beer Glasses)
  • Bars
  • Serving Pieces
  • Coffee Service
  • Cocktails

8. Creating an account online on our website