From U-shape to Cabaret

How to Choose the Right Meeting Setup

Sylvia Oosterloo
21 August 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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