FÊTEEKOMost event disappointments in Lagos aren't bad luck — they're a booking made on a pretty Instagram page and a promise. These are the seven questions we ask every vendor before we let them near a client's event. Ask them yourself, and you'll spot the professionals fast.
1. "Can I see recent work and speak to a recent client?"
What you're really testing: is the portfolio real and current?
Anyone can post beautiful photos. A professional can show you recent events — last month, not three years ago — and will happily connect you with a client who'll vouch for them. Hesitation here is the loudest red flag there is.
2. "What exactly is included in this price?"
What you're really testing: will the quote hold?
The gap between "₦2m" and "₦2m plus staff, plus logistics, plus setup" is where budgets break. Ask for the all-in figure and get the inclusions in writing. A pro quotes clearly; an amateur keeps it vague so the number can climb later.
3. "What's your deposit and payment schedule?"
What you're really testing: is this a legitimate business?
Reputable Lagos vendors take a 30–50% deposit to hold the date, with the balance before or on the day. Be very cautious of anyone demanding 100% upfront before doing any work — that's the single most common setup for a disappearance.
4. "Have you handled an event my size before?"
What you're really testing: capacity, not just talent.
A caterer flawless at 80 guests can fall apart at 400. A decorator who does intimate setups may not have the crew for a 500-seat hall. Ask for a specific comparable event they've delivered at your scale.
5. "What happens if something goes wrong on the day?"
What you're really testing: do they have a plan B?
Power cuts, a late delivery, a staff no-show — Lagos throws these. A professional has backups: a spare generator, a second driver, extra hands on call. "That won't happen" is not an answer; a real contingency plan is.
6. "Is our agreement in writing?"
What you're really testing: accountability.
Date, deliverables, price, inclusions, and timing — on paper or in a clear message thread, agreed by both sides. A written agreement isn't distrust; it's how serious people protect a serious day. Anyone who resists putting basics in writing is telling you something.
7. "Who is my point of contact on the day?"
What you're really testing: will someone actually answer?
You don't want to be calling five vendors from behind the scenes while your event runs. Know exactly who's accountable and reachable on the day — one name, one number.
The shortcut: every vendor FÊTEEKO works with has already passed these seven checks — and more — before we'll put them in front of you. That's what "vetted" actually means here.
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