Have you considered investing in an outdoor shelter for your hospitality venue? Perhaps you’re not sure why you need an outdoor shelter?
We have helped a number of clients find the right outdoor shelter solution for their establishment and have seen the impact they can have on venues big and small.
So, we’re sharing the top 5 benefits of investing in a commercial outdoor shelter so that you can decide if the investment is right for you.
1. Shelters Provide Extra Seating Capacity in Unpredictable Weather
Outdoor hospitality is often weather determined. However, with commercial outdoor shelters you can extend your seating capacity whether it’s rain or shine.
Our range of gazebos can be installed with sides making them a great option all year round. You can also add lighting and heaters to your outdoor shelter to keep it appealing through the colder weather.
2. Increases Stay Times
Customers value comfort.
By creating a comfortable and sheltered seating area for your customers you can encourage them to use your space for longer and increase customer spend.
This is particularly true in spring and autumn when the sun is still shining but the weather is more unpredictable as it allows your customers to enjoy the sun while avoiding the wind and rain.
3. Can Be Used as a Focal Point
Gazebos are a great option if your establishment hosts parties or events. This allows the party to hire out their own space and remain separate from your regular customers so they aren’t disturbed.
You can also use outdoor shelter as a focal point for entertainment such as live music. Shelters are also ideal for this as it will protect any equipment if it does rain.
4. Planning Permission May Not Be Required
Outdoor shelters do not require planning permission if they are under 4m tall and 2m away from your properties’ boundary. It should be 2.5m tall if up to the boundary. Restrictions apply to historic buildings.
Read our blog on outdoor shelter planning permission to find out more.
5. They Provide Better Shelter Than Parasols
While we are big advocates for parasols at a picnic tables or outdoor dining tables- there’s only so much shelter they offer.
Parasols are a great option for summer. But, if you’re looking for something that can keep your outdoor hospitality flowing as the weather get cooler, a gazebo would be a better investment. Our gazebos are ideal during any season and are much more resistant to poor weather conditions.
Having a gazebo will provide your visitors with a warm, dry place to sit and relax while still enjoying your outdoor space.
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