From U-shape to Cabaret

How to Choose the Right Meeting Setup

Sylvia Oosterloo
8/21/2025

"And what meeting setup do you prefer in the room?" It's one of the questions we often ask when discussing the details for a quote request over the phone. Choosing the right setting is an essential part of a successful meeting. Don't worry, in this blog we will guide you through the most chosen meeting setups.

U-shape or Square Setup

The U-shape setup is often chosen for small groups of up to 20 people, such as for a training or workshop. We also often recommend this setup for the standard 8-hour arrangements. The advantage of a U-shape is that it encourages interaction among participants. Are you organizing a creative brainstorming session? Then this setup is very suitable for that. A variation on the U-shape is the square setup, where the opening is closed. Finally, the opening in the middle can also be closed. In such a case, we refer to it as a block setup.

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Cabaret or Classroom Setup

For slightly larger groups that still want a table at the meeting, we usually recommend a cabaret setup or a classroom setup. In cabaret, there are a maximum of four participants at each table. In a classroom setup, each participant often has their own table. Both meeting setups are suitable for plenary sessions, where it is desired that participants have the opportunity to write at a table. 

A variant of the traditional cabaret is a cabaret setup with round tables. This way, participants can engage in conversation more easily.

 

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Boardroom

Are you with a small group, for example with the management team? Then a boardroom is often suitable for meetings. In our venue, meeting room 10 and 20 are standard set up as a boardroom, but of course, it is also possible to create a similar setup in one of our other meeting rooms.

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Theater

Finally, the theater setting, for when you are organizing a conference, for example. A theater setting is usually chosen for presentations with a speaker, where large numbers are present. This often goes up to 500 people with us, but if desired, a larger capacity is also possible.

Booking a Meeting Room?

Of course, besides the above most chosen meeting setups, there are countless other variations to consider. So don't hesitate to share your ideas for a meeting setup with us. And is there a meeting or event on the calendar soon and are you looking for a suitable room? Feel free to contact us or request a quote directly. We are happy to think along with you!
 

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