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First Email for Event Planning & Catering

Targeting individual contributor at small business companies (1-50 employees).

Subject Line

Making client outreach easier for your team

Email Template
Hi {{first_name}},

I came across {{company_name}} and was impressed by the events you have been putting together. As someone who works directly on event coordination and client communication, you probably have a better sense than anyone of what types of clients are the best fit and which outreach messages actually get responses.

One challenge I hear from event coordinators at small companies is that prospecting falls on their plate even though it is not their core role. Writing outreach emails from scratch, following up with leads, and tracking responses takes time away from the creative and logistical work you excel at.

I wanted to share some templates and approaches that other event professionals have used to cut their outreach time in half while actually improving response rates. The ideas are practical and do not require any new tools or big process changes.

Would you be open to a quick call? I can also send over some examples via email if you prefer to review them on your own time.
11-15% reply rate
Monday best day
11:00 AM best time

Personalization Tips

  • Reference specific event photos or portfolio items from their website or Instagram
  • Mention their role title and how it connects to both operations and client-facing work
  • Note any event planning certifications or professional development they list on LinkedIn
  • Comment on the types of events they seem to specialize in based on their portfolio

When to Use

Use when reaching out to event coordinators, planners, or catering specialists at small firms who handle client outreach alongside their primary role.

When NOT to Use

Skip if the individual contributor has no involvement in business development or client acquisition activities.

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