Which boat for a corporate cocktail reception in Paris? A question of layout

A corporate cocktail reception doesn't quite have the same rhythm as a dinner. Guests move around, switch conversations, meet colleagues or business partners. On a boat, this movement needs to be planned for from the moment you choose the venue.

In practice, the right boat is the one that leaves enough room to move around without losing the sociable feel of the format.

A yacht for a small-scale cocktail reception

For a limited number of guests, a yacht can suit a cocktail reception focused on closeness and conversation. The number of people it can actually hold depends on the boat and the layout chosen.

A barge for a larger format

As the guest list grows, a barge offers more scope for laying out the space. It can allow you to keep several areas distinct, depending on the running order: the welcome, the buffet, conversation and, potentially, speeches.

Flow is an essential criterion

For a cocktail reception, it's best not to think purely in terms of seated places. Guests will mostly be standing. The floor space available, the walkways and how the buffet is organised then become particularly important.

Don't forget the format of the cocktail reception

A cocktail reception with a few canapes served on trays doesn't call for quite the same organisation as one with a buffet. What you need to check, therefore, is the layout on offer for your event, along with the number of guests and the type of service planned.