Event Management & Venue Finding FAQs

DeSouza Associates are an independent company and therefore unbiased when suggesting suitable venues. We work with all major hotel groups (both international and national), independent hotels, conference and training centres and various other unique and unusual venues.

Yes, we are paid a small commission by the venues for the business placed with them.  This is paid to us after the event takes place and when the final invoice is paid in full by the client. More information can be found here.

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No, not at all; due to our buying power and negotiation skills we will always endeavour to get the best possible rates for our clients and to match any budget.

Anything from indoor to outdoor events, competitive challenges, creative and artistic workshops, sporting activities, culinary ice breakers and many more virtually or live. These events can be tailor made to suit budget and expectations.

We work with a range of partners including team building companies, caterers, entertainment providers and AV suppliers to enable us to suggest additional extras to make your event stand out from the crowd.

Our offices are open between 9am – 5.15pm Monday through to Friday. You can contact us by telephone, email or through the website from our contacts page. We can also be found on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin

With one phone call or click of a button we can save you time and money by doing all the background work in finding a suitable venue for your event. We have 20 years expertise and knowledge behind us and we act with honesty and integrity in all our dealings with customers and suppliers alike.

Each member of the team has years of experience and knowledge within the industry to enable us to provide the best solutions to match any brief.

Whether you are looking for an exclusive hire or to join a shared party, we utilise our venue knowledge and experience to save you time and money by finding a venue on your behalf. We work with thousands of Christmas Party venues from hotels to bars to attractions and stadiums.

DeSouza Associates works closely with partners who provide packages to suit your needs and treat VIP guests to a corporate hospitality experience that they won’t forget.

We work closely with companies who can provide all sorts of engaging and interactive entertainment for your next event. If you are looking for after-dinner entertainment such as a game show, casino tables, mix and mingle artistes, a band or DJ we have the contacts for you.

DeSouza Associates can help enhance your event by providing add-on services such as gala dinners, drinks receptions, partner programmes and innovative activities related to the events location.

Yes of course – we would love to! We can help you connect with the right venues, suppliers and platforms to suit your bespoke requirements, assist with design, building and delivering a hybrid event at the best negotiated rates.

We would be delighted to help! Virtual events take as many if not several more hours of co-ordination to pull together, compared to a live event. We can assist you to co-ordinate the whole virtual event, from start to finish.