When planning a big event, there are often exciting ideas and wonderful plans you have to make it an event to remember for all your guests. However, many people often underestimate the need for solid logistical planning for these events, and because of this, the big, overarching goals can be let down by a lack of good event infrastructure. A key component that is often overlooked is the toilet situation, which is odd because of how readily available many portaloo companies are in Australia. Here are five things to keep in mind when deciding how many portaloos your event needs.
Numbers
As with almost all logistics, the main issue with your planning is the number of guests you expect at your event. A common rule for portaloos is that you need one for every 50-75 people, and it is always better to be on the safe side. Other factors will determine the more exact number for your party, but if you err on the side of caution and get more than you need, that is never a bad thing.
Location
For most parties held indoors, you won't need to think about portaloos, but if you are having a mixture of inside/outside hosting or if the event will be primarily outside, then you should consider portaloos to work alongside the toilets provided by the building you are using. Hosting events in parks is a great idea, but people can make the mistake of thinking that public restrooms will be open in the area, and this isn't always the case. Even if there are public toilets, they can be locked, and the last thing you want to do is arrive on the day of your event to find the toilets unusable. Again, it is always better to be safe than sorry.
Time
The length of the event is another key in deciding how many portaloos you get; the longer it runs, the more you will need. The likelihood of people eating, drinking or even processing food they had before they got to your party increases exponentially as time passes, so you will find that queues build up the later the event goes.
Type Of Guest
For one reason or another, women's toilets generally see more use than men's, so when planning an event, keep in mind who your guests are. If you are having a largely female-dominated event, it never hurts to hire more portaloos to be safe. Older people and younger people also tend to use the bathroom more, and you should have appropriate facilities for them if they are your main guests.
Size Of Your Event
If your event is really spread out, you may need more than one location for your portaloos so that you do not have a mass congregation of people that jam up one area of your event. Think about the high-foot-traffic areas of your party, put the portaloos in convenient but not obtrusive places and have a lot of clear signage directing your guests to them.
Contact a portaloo hire company for more information.
