How to plan a successful Prom or Homecoming in Cranbury NJ

It is probably the biggest social event of a high school teens’ careers- A Prom or Homecoming. The Prom has become so important over the years that it has become a mini-industry of its own. With almost $2 billion spent on prom-related purchases and regular reporting on the industry from Wall Street analysts, the Prom or Homecoming is indeed the paramount high school social event.

When planning a Prom or Homecoming event in Cranbury NJ, they are usually broken down into a few sections:

Prom Venue Cranbury NJ | Homecoming Venue Cranbury NJ
Choosing the right venue for your prom or homecoming is definitely the first order of business. It is impossible to set the date for your homecoming event in Cranbury NJ or your Prom in Cranbury NJ without knowing you have secured your event location and a date. 4sixty6 Caterers in Cranbury NJ is probably one of the most unique and fun venues to host your homecoming or prom at. With over 16,000 SF of event space and a club-like atmosphere, your party is sure to be a hit!

A good rule of thumb timewise is to start looking at your venue choices as early as possible, but no later than early October before your spring Prom. The ones who plan early will usually get the dates they want, while Prom committees that start the planning process later in the year usually have to juggle their schedule to accommodate the venue they want or stick to their date choice and settle for a venue that is not on the top of their list. Many times, it makes sense to plan your location a year ahead of time to make sure you get the location and dates that are ideal for you.

Prom Entertainment Cranbury NJ | Homecoming Entertainment Cranbury NJ

When deciding on entertainment for your event in Cranbury NJ, it is critical that you do not overlook the value of great entertainment. It is a big mistake we see when planning a prom in Cranbury NJ, which is not budgeting enough for entertainment or spending too much on decor and having very little left over for entertainment. While the decor is certainly an important part of any event, once the lights go down, it’s the DJ and the music along with the lighting and the venue that really make your prom entertainment amazing!  If your DJ is amazing, people will say they had a great time. If the entertainment is bad, your teens will remember the event as a dud. We have seen many of Proms where the decor was not perfect but the attendees still considered it a success because of the quality of the entertainment. I’ve never seen an event with good food and bad entertainment that was considered a great time. Clearly, the entertainment choice is your most important choice, with the venue close behind.

Prom Catering Cranbury NJ | Homecoming Catering Cranbury NJ

The food your homecoming or prom has is usually associated with the venue- meaning almost all hotels and banquet halls have either an in-house catering department or a preferred list of caterers. it is important to use your free school resources-your school district will usually have someone on staff who is knowledgeable about dietary issues and can advise you on subjects such as vegetarian meals or special dietary restrictions that some students may have. Your main decision about food will be whether to have a sit-down dinner, a buffet-style dinner, or just serve appetizers and desserts. Local custom usually dictates your choice in this area. In areas where most people favor restaurant dining before the Prom, it doesn’t make sense to spend the money to serve dinner. Also Buffets allow more time for dancing! 4sixty6 Caterers In Cranbury has a full kitchen with in-house chefs to prepare any and all types of food you require.

Prom Security Cranbury NJ | Homecoming Security Cranbury NJ

Having the right security in place for your Prom or Homecoming is vital. Here at 4sixty6 Caterers, we require our in-house security team to be on location the night of the event and we have found that using off-duty police officers are typically the best route to go for added protection. With the presence of force visible, it will eliminate a lot of the problems before they even start, and for those problems that still occur, the officers are there to solve them.