Plan a Flawless Event
Valet parking is one of the easiest ways to make an event feel organized and welcoming. A little planning ahead of time makes the day itself effortless. Here’s a simple checklist to work through with your valet company — and if you haven’t picked one yet, see what to look for when hiring a valet parking company first.
Before you book
Confirm your expected guest count and how guests are likely to arrive — carpooling affects how many valets you’ll need. Note your venue’s parking situation, any distance from the entrance, and whether there are restrictions you should know about.
Timing
Decide when valets should be ready — ideally well before your start time so early arrivals are covered. Plan for the end of the event too, when guests tend to leave in a shorter window and want their vehicles quickly.
Logistics
Walk through drop-off points, where vehicles will be staged, and how traffic will flow. A site survey with your valet company is the best way to catch issues before the day. Confirm a point of contact and where the valet stand will be set up.
Budget and gratuity
Understand the pricing — typically a flat rate for a set number of hours, broken down here — and ask about deposits and cancellation terms. Decide whether you’d like to pre-pay gratuity so guests don’t need to tip; see how much guests typically tip a valet if you’re deciding whether to cover it yourself.
Final confirmation
A few days out, reconfirm the guest count, timing, and venue details with your valet company. With Epic Valet, a dedicated manager oversees the event so everything runs to plan from the first car to the last.
Ready to book? Request an event valet quote or learn more about our event valet service.
