Private Dinner
A private dinner is all about the conversation at the table and the flavours on the plate. The technology should support that without ever drawing attention to itself. We provide understated lighting, gentle background music and sound for a few words or a toast, so the evening stays intimate.
Technology that gives the table the leading role
At a private dinner the attention belongs to the company, the conversation and what is being served. The technology should never get in the way of that. This calls for different choices than at a party or a reception: less volume, warmer light and a setup you barely notice. We arrange the evening so that everything feels right and nothing distracts.
Speaker Verhuur Amsterdam provides the complete technology for private dinners and chef’s tables in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. We think along about the atmosphere you have in mind and translate it into an understated whole of lighting for corporate events and sound. You do not need any technical knowledge yourself; we take care of everything from the first inventory to collection.
Light and sound at eye level with the dinner
The lighting determines how intimate a dinner feels. We work with warm, softly dosed lighting that highlights the table and the food and gives the room a welcoming feel, even once it gets dark outside. Where needed we can dim slightly at any given moment, so the light moves along with the courses of the evening.
For the sound, restraint is the guiding principle above all. We set the background music so that the conversation at the table always comes first, spread evenly through the room and without a loud spot. Does someone want to give a toast partway through, or does the chef want to introduce a dish? Then we make sure those words come across clearly, after which the music smoothly returns to the background.
Calm setup and on-site support
We start with a short inventory of the room, the company and the atmosphere you are looking for. On the day itself we set up well before the first place setting, tidy away the cabling and the setup neatly, and test light and sound in the room as it will be laid out later. That way we know for certain the balance is right before the first guest arrives.
During the dinner there is technical support on site where wanted, so that a dimming moment or a toast goes well at exactly the right time and you do not have to keep an eye on it yourself. Afterwards we collect everything again. If you would rather pick up a small set yourself for an informal meal, you can rent individual equipment through SpeakerVerhuur.nl.
Do you want a private dinner where the technology carries the intimate atmosphere instead of claiming it? Tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a fitting proposal. Request a quote with no obligation.
Understated ambient lighting
Warm, softly dosed lighting that highlights the table and the room and reinforces the intimate atmosphere of a private dinner, without harsh or busy effects.
Gentle background music
A compact, tasteful sound set that lets the music run evenly and softly through the room, at exactly the level that carries the conversation at the table rather than drowning it out.
Sound for a few words
A microphone and clear reproduction for a toast, a word of welcome or a short introduction by the chef, after which the background music smoothly returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sound stay quiet enough for conversation at the table?
Yes, that is the starting point at a private dinner. We set the background music so low and so evenly that guests can hear each other at the table without effort, while the music subtly carries the atmosphere.
How do you handle a toast or a few words from the chef?
We provide a discreet microphone and tune it to the room, so a toast or a short introduction comes across clearly at every table. Straight afterwards the background music dips back to its quiet level.
Can you adjust the lighting to match the courses of the dinner?
We can. We can dim or accent the lighting slightly at each moment, for example warmer during the aperitif and calmer during the courses, so the light moves along with the flow of the evening.
Where do you provide private dinners?
We work mainly in Amsterdam and also provide private dinners in Amstelveen, Diemen, Hoofddorp, Haarlem, Zaandam and the wider surrounding area.
Ready to organise your private dinner?
Tell us what you are organising. We translate your programme, venue and wishes into a clear technical proposal.