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AI for Events, Catering & Wedding Planning

Your next client is calling right now. Are you free to answer? Our AI handles every inquiry, sends quotes in minutes instead of days, and coordinates vendors seamlessly so you can focus on creating unforgettable events.

Why Event Professionals Choose Yes AI

53%

More Inquiries Handled

Never miss a lead again. AI captures and qualifies every inquiry across phone, email, and web forms simultaneously

24/7

Always Available

Respond to excited couples and corporate clients at midnight, on weekends, and during your busiest event days

12 minutes

Average Quote Turnaround

Instant branded proposals turn warm leads into confirmed bookings before competitors even check their inbox

37%

Booking Increase

Convert more inquiries into signed contracts with immediate follow-up and personalised proposals

Comprehensive AI Solutions for Events & Catering

Inquiry Handling & Qualification

AI answers every call and message instantly, qualifies leads by event type, date, guest count, budget, and dietary requirements, then delivers hot leads directly to your inbox ready for follow-up

Instant lead capture
Smart qualification questions
Budget and date screening
CRM integration

Quote & Proposal Automation

Generate detailed, branded quotes based on your pricing tiers, menu options, and service packages in minutes instead of hours. AI customises proposals based on event specifics and sends professional documents automatically

Instant quote generation
Menu-based pricing
Branded proposals
Automatic follow-up

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

AI coordinates with your preferred vendor network for floristry, photography, entertainment, AV, and hire equipment, sending availability requests and confirming bookings on your behalf

Vendor availability checks
Automatic booking confirmations
Preferred supplier management
Timeline coordination

Guest Management & RSVPs

Handle guest list management, dietary requirements collection, seating preferences, RSVP tracking, and day-of guest communication through automated multi-channel workflows

RSVP tracking
Dietary requirement collection
Seating management
Guest communication

Day-of Event Coordination

AI manages the event timeline, sends run-sheet reminders to vendors and staff, handles last-minute guest queries, and keeps everything on track so you can focus on execution

Run-sheet management
Vendor reminders
Timeline tracking
Emergency contact handling

Post-Event Follow-up & Reviews

Automated thank-you messages, feedback surveys, review requests, and referral prompts sent at the perfect timing after each event to build your reputation and generate word-of-mouth

Automated thank-you messages
Feedback collection
Review generation
Referral programme support

See How AI Can Transform Your Operations

Get a personalized demo and ROI assessment for your business in a free 20-minute consultation.

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Built Specifically for Event Professionals

Event-Specific AI Training

Our AI understands event industry terminology, seasonal demand patterns, and the emotional dynamics of wedding and celebration planning to communicate with appropriate warmth and professionalism

Menu & Catering Intelligence

AI manages complex dietary requirements, allergen tracking, menu customisation options, and per-head pricing calculations across your full range of catering packages

Multi-Event Calendar Management

Intelligent scheduling that prevents double-bookings, manages bump-in and bump-out windows, coordinates shared venues, and accounts for seasonal peak periods

Lead Scoring & Pipeline Analytics

AI scores incoming leads based on event size, budget fit, and conversion likelihood, helping you focus your personal attention on the highest-value opportunities

Real-World Applications

Wedding Planning Business

Challenges:

  • Inquiries arrive at all hours from excited couples
  • Hours spent creating custom quotes for each wedding
  • Coordinating 10+ vendors per event
  • Losing leads to faster-responding competitors

AI Solutions:

  • 24/7 AI responding with warmth and excitement
  • Automated quote builder with package customisation
  • Vendor coordination and availability checking
  • Instant response within seconds of inquiry

Results:

Doubled inquiry conversion rate, reduced quote turnaround from 48 hours to 15 minutes, and managed 40% more weddings without additional staff

Corporate Catering Company

Challenges:

  • High volume of repeat orders needing quick turnaround
  • Complex dietary requirements across large groups
  • Last-minute changes and additions
  • Inconsistent quoting across sales team

AI Solutions:

  • Automated reorder system for regular clients
  • AI dietary tracking and menu recommendation
  • Real-time order modification handling
  • Standardised AI-generated quotes with approved pricing

Results:

Processed 50% more orders with same team size, eliminated dietary tracking errors, and improved client retention by 30% through faster service

Venue & Event Space

Challenges:

  • Multiple inquiry channels overwhelming small team
  • Complex availability across different spaces and configurations
  • Long sales cycle from inquiry to signed contract
  • Difficult to showcase venue to interstate or overseas clients

AI Solutions:

  • Centralised AI handling all inquiry channels
  • Real-time availability with space configuration options
  • Automated nurture sequence with virtual tour links
  • AI-qualified leads delivered with event brief attached

Results:

Reduced response time from 24 hours to 2 minutes, increased booking conversion by 35%, and freed venue coordinator for site inspections and client meetings

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Event businesses juggle food safety, liquor licensing, venue permits, and workplace health obligations simultaneously — often across multiple council jurisdictions per month. Our AI tracks requirements for every event so nothing slips through the cracks.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) awareness for catering operations
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and liquor licensing compliance support
Work Health & Safety (WHS) event-specific requirements tracking
Local council venue regulations and permit awareness
Australian Consumer Law (ACL) compliant terms and conditions
Privacy Act 1988 compliant guest data handling
Allergen management and disclosure compliance
Public liability and event insurance documentation tracking

Implementation Roadmap

Phase 1
1-2 weeks

Event Business Discovery

  • Audit current inquiry handling, quoting, and booking workflows
  • Map event types, service packages, menu options, and pricing tiers
  • Identify key vendor relationships and coordination requirements
  • Review seasonal demand patterns and capacity constraints
  • Assess existing CRM and event management software integrations
  • Design AI deployment plan tailored to your event business model
Phase 2
2-4 weeks

Inquiry & Quoting Automation

  • Deploy 24/7 AI inquiry handling across phone, email, and web
  • Implement automated quote generation with your pricing and packages
  • Set up guest management and RSVP tracking workflows
  • Configure vendor coordination and availability checking
  • Train your team on AI-assisted event planning workflows
  • Launch with monitoring to fine-tune responses and conversion
Phase 3
3-5 weeks

Full Event Lifecycle Automation

  • Enable day-of event coordination with run-sheet automation
  • Deploy post-event follow-up and review generation workflows
  • Implement lead scoring and pipeline analytics dashboard
  • Roll out vendor portal for self-service availability updates
  • Integrate with accounting software for deposit and invoice tracking
  • Establish continuous optimisation with seasonal adjustment protocols

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop Losing Leads to Voicemail on Saturdays

Your best inquiries arrive when you are on-site running events. AI captures every lead, sends branded quotes in minutes, and books consultations while you create unforgettable experiences.