PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Event Planner cost in the UK
£250–£2,000 per event. Typically £400.
An event planner in the UK usually charges £250–£2,000 per event, with about £400 typical for planning and running a private event. Guest numbers, how many suppliers they manage, months of planning and on-the-day coordination decide the fee.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an event planner cost in the UK?
| Low end | £250 | on-the-day help for a small private event |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £400 | what most people pay |
| High end | £2,000 | months of planning for a large event |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Scope of planning — sourcing a venue, caterer and entertainment costs more than on-the-day coordination only
- Guest numbers — a large event means more suppliers, logistics and staff for the event planner
- Lead time — an event planner involved for months spends far more hours than one hired a week before
- Fee model — some planners charge a flat fee, others a share of the event budget
- Location — event planners in London charge more than those in smaller towns
- Busy season — December parties and summer weekends fill an event planner's diary first
WHAT YOU GET
What an event planner booking includes
Takes: Planning can take a few weeks to several months, plus the event day itself. Not included: Supplier costs, venue hire, travel for site visits, extra on-the-day staff and VAT are usually charged on top of the event planner's fee.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common event planner jobs
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How to pay less
- Hire the event planner for on-the-day coordination only and book suppliers yourself
- Choose an event planner who charges a flat fee rather than a share of the budget
- Keep the guest list and supplier list short to cut the event planner's hours
Before you book
- Ask how the event planner charges and whether they take commission from suppliers
- Check the event planner holds public liability insurance
- For events with alcohol or music, ask who arranges the licence or Temporary Event Notice
- Agree the fee, what is included and cancellation terms in writing
Event Planner cost: questions people ask
Usually £250–£2,000 per event in the UK, with about £400 typical. On-the-day help for a small party sits at the bottom and months of planning for a large event at the top.
For a large event, three to twelve months ahead. Smaller parties can often be planned in a few weeks.
The venue usually holds the licences, but at an unlicensed venue in England and Wales a Temporary Event Notice may be needed for alcohol or music. Ask the planner to check this early.
Yes. A good event planner will build the event around your budget and show where the money is going.
Supplier costs, venue hire, travel for site visits and extra staff on the day are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK event planner prices. They show the national range per event, not a quote.
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