It’s time for your trivia night, and you’ve got everything ready. Your menu is filled with special appetizers and snacks for the occasion, and your venue is packed with trivia players, ready and waiting for the first round to start. Music is playing, and the host is getting the final touches organized. But who is hosting your trivia night? Finding a great host is one thing that can make or break your event, and making the decision is something that many restaurant owners worry about when learning how to plan a trivia night. Luckily, we have a solution.
When people ask us who we’d recommend for hosting a trivia night, we usually say that an energetic server or other staff member makes a great option. If there isn’t one available, you could go with a friend or family member that’s excited about the job. But there’s another option, too, that’s great for adding a little extra spice to your event.
Who Makes a Great Host?
Start brainstorming local celebrities that you think would be ready and willing to host a trivia night. Radio hosts, musicians, or even local politicians can be great options.
How to Plan a Trivia Night: Approaching a Host
If you approach a potential host with the idea of the event being a partnership, they’ll be more likely to say yes, too. You’ll both get something out of the event. They’ll be able to promote their show, business, or political campaign at your event, and you’ll draw in guests with the novelty of a celebrity host. Make sure that you and your host discuss in advance how your partnership will function so that there isn’t any confusion on game night.
You may or may not want to pay your host if the event is functioning as a business partnership. The trade-off might be even, but because you’re earning money off their hosting, it may not be. Even if you and your host decide that financial compensation isn’t necessary, it’s a good idea to thank them for their time with a gift card or other small thank-you gift. Treating your host well gives your restaurant a good
Why Have A Celebrity Host
When learning how to host a bar trivia night, you might be wondering how important who hosts the event actually is. While it’s true that host-your-own trivia plans like Deliver Me Trivia include all the information to make hosting the event easy, it’s also important to remember that a great host can draw in trivia players and customers. That’s what makes having a local celebrity host such a good idea. Your restaurant will draw in more customers and your trivia night will be more successful than ever before!
We hope that these hosting tips were helpful to you as you work to plan your next trivia event. Remember to have fun and everything is sure to be successful! Happy quizzing!
