The Heat is on for the UFC at the ACC

Posted on December 10, 2011 by asap

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is here and the heat is on at the Air Canada Centre.

The heat is on for the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Feel the warmth provided by ASAP Tent and Party Rentals this evening outside the Air Canada Centre on Bremner Blvd.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirms it’ll return to Toronto December 10 at the Air Canada Centre.

C’mon down and join the street party and feel the warmth.

Toronto hosted a UFC card  at The Rogers Centre (Skydome) last June and drew a UFC record of 55,724 fans.

Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre won a unanimous decision over Jake Shields in the main event.

Get a belt

UFC at the ACC

Air Canada Centre is home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.

English: View of the Bay Street side of the Ai...

The Air Canada Centre

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Rent the Chauvet Vue 1.1 at ASAP Tent and Party Rentals

Posted on November 19, 2011 by asap

Video on the use and installation of the Chauvet Vue 1.1 party lighting.

Rent the Chauvet Vue 1.1 at ASAP Tent & Party Rentals

The VUE™ is a groundbreaking line of highly portable, DMX-controllable LED-fitted beam effects. The Vue™ 1.1 is an update to the original Vue™ I and features a compact and functional case with adjustable bracket.

Features: * 6-channel DMX-512 LED moon flower * Blackout/static/strobe * Individual control of red, green and blue LEDs * Built-in automated programs via master/slave or DMX * Built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX * Linkable with Vue™ I, Vue™ II, Vue™ VI, Vue™ 6.1 * Adjustable hanging bracket with slide rail

Specs: * Coverage angle: 34° * Light source: 84 (36 red, 24 green, 24 blue) LEDs * Power and current: 120V, 60Hz: 19W, 0.2A operating, 0.4A inrush, PF 0.84 * AC power: Switchable 115V/230V 50/60Hz * Weight: 5lbs (2.3kg) * Size: 10in x 8.5in x 7.5in 254mm x 216mm x 190mm

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Party Planning Tips : How to Hire an Event Planner

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Fran

Tips to Hiring an Event Planner

So many details – so many decisions.

Picking a date may seem like the first step – but, caution – is the venue you chose available for your special day?

A flexible couple is a happy couple.  Many party rentals venues have event planners to assist you with the million and one little details on staff.  Some locations include a certain amount of advice and organizing some do not.  Be careful here.

Let’s not forget to ask our Maid of Honour and Best Man if they are available to help with details.  Such as event rentals, decorations, audio visual equipment, music etc.

Mothers in Law to be are also willing to assist you with out of town hotel room bookings, airline meet and greets as well as handling last minute little emergencies.  It is okay to enlist the help of anyone who has offered.  Yes this is your day – don’t make the mistake of wearing yourself out.

Sit down with your partner first – what would you both like to see happen?  Create an outline to work with – make copies – make notes – share your outline with the people who will be helping you – this includes your event planner.

Event planners can either handle the entire wedding right down to honeymoon arrangements – to as simple as confirming your venue date.  There is a vast spread in this spectrum – you decide which one suits you and your budget.

The professionals you will be hiring for your day generally come with a wealth of knowledge, experience and most important – ideas.

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Restaurant’s Secret Recipe, Party Rentals

Posted on November 9, 2011 by asap
Square China Place Setting

Square China Place Setting

Party Rentals a Restaurant’s Secret Recipe

With the holiday entertaining season coming up, get a leg up the way the pros do…….rent it

Did you know that ASAP Tent and Party Rentals can supply 2000 or more matching place settings?

Did you know that you return them and we wash them?

Did you know that we will take small orders for your home dinner party?

We are the source that the pros, event planners, caterers

and restaurants go to for the things that they need plus expert advice.

ASAP Tent and Party Rentals inventory goes way beyond tables, chairs, cutlery and china. We have specialty linens, portable pa’s, lecternettes, lecterns, podiums, staging, risers, and of course our exclusive cruiser tables (cocktail or bar tables) with spandex covers.

 

 

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Make the most of fall’s last hurrah with a patio party

Posted on November 8, 2011 by asap

Stainless Steel Patio Heater

Outdoor entertaining

Liz Bruckner Special to Yourhome.ca

Party planners, take heart: Just because the weather is cooling doesn’t mean you’re relegated indoors until Christmas.

With an estimated 60 per cent of Canadians not socializing with their neighbours during the last six months, Janette Ewen, Toronto-based lifestyle expert and co-host of W Network’s Inside the Box with Ty Pennington, is on a mission to change all that.

via Make the most of fall’s last hurrah with a patio party – thestar.com.

The Toronto Star misses the obvious in their article…. Party Rentals or “Event Rentals” from ASAP Tent and Party Rentals can be an important part of your event planning. Renting patio heaters and chafing dishes from your local party supply can keep the event costs down. As a full service tent rental ASAP Tent and Party Rentals has substantial experience at doing event planning where electrical cords don’t reach

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Party Planning 101 – Have fun with your party this year!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Fran
Party Tray

Party Tray

Let’s have a look at a few ideas and tips to make your party the event you would want to attend.

Your guests would love to enjoy your company – a relaxed host/hostess = happy guests.

  • What’s your meal plan? There are so many different types of holiday themes to choose from – just finding the one that suits your life style can be an adventure yet to be found.  A trip to your local farmer’s market will show you what is new and what has lasted the test of time.  Don’t be afraid to ask for a taste test or advice. Make notes – or carry a mini tape recorder. Remember, have fun with this excursion – don’t do anything else on your fact-finding day – just enjoy the experience.  Combine comfort food with the WOW factor.  Not sure of what to do for a WOW?  Purchase one your first time out – bakery – caterer – specialty food store – use your decorations and china to make it your own.
  • How Long will this take? Do you have enough time with all your other holiday obligations to pull this off in time for your party? Try to choose some food items that can be made well in advance and simply re-heated on the big day.  Draw up a food prep/shopping time line schedule the week before your event – make sure to include time for yourself – and stick to it.  Play happy/relaxed music while working in the kitchen. Ask your family/friends for help – there is no law that says you must do this on your own.  Your children would be happy to help, if asked – or simply post a notice – GENIUS AT WORK – QUIET PLEASE
  • Making a List and checking it twice. Shopping lists can make you or break you.  Spending time on your list will save you time, last minute panic shopping, etc. etc. Carry it with you at all times – save a copy for your next party. The list can be separated into as many categories as you want.  For example, dry goods – napkins, linens and so on.  Canned or packaged products.  Fresh foods to be bought a day or two before the party.  Fresh flowers or garlands.  Don’t forget! Cross off each item as purchased – feels good doesn’t it?
  • Relax and Enjoy Mum’s the word.  No show and tell required of what you forgot or what didn’t get pulled off as planned.  No one will know the difference.  Keep it light – keep it fun. (for you too)
  • Oh No!! Washing Up!  Not a problem. Rent everything you need and leave the washing up to ASAP Tent and Party Rentals.  You can rent china, cutlery, glasses and linens.  But…here’s the best part of all – don’t wash pots and pans – rent chafing dishes.  These little beauties have two sizes of inserts one large or two small – keeps your food warm without the bother of pots and pans.  Chafing dishes are also made to hold aluminium foil pans – so if your food came from a caterer – in to the chafing dish they go – no fuss no muss.  Also great for those dishes you made ahead. You see chafers are not only for buffets they can be used anywhere – especially in your kitchen.  Ta Da!

Make a copy of these ideas and keep them with you to read while waiting in line – or when you need a reminder to relax and enjoy yourself.  Pass this along to friends and family to make their lives stress free also.
Enjoy!

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New Item – Party Rental Packages

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Fran
Napkin and Silverware Roll

Napkin and Silverware Roll

New Party Rental Product… Party Packages  from basic knife, fork napkin roll up to formal dinner packages including almost anything you need.

Make your life easy and let ASAP Tent and Party Rentals supply all your rental needs from tents to tables to place settings. We deliver, pick-up and clean. You just get to have fun.

Basic Party Packages

10″ Dinner plate, dinner fork and knife, water glass, paper napkin $2.45

Linen Roll Ups:
Dinner fork and knife rolled in linen napkin $1.80

Paper Roll Ups:
Dinner fork and knife rolled in paper napkin $1.35

Water and Wine Glasses:
One of each, includes ice and water $1.45

Buffet Packages

Basic Buffet Package:
Dinner fork and knife, dessert fork, teaspoon, dessert plate, 10″ dinner plate, water glass, coffee mug, paper napkin, 85″ x 85″ square white tablecloth. $5.60

Full Buffet Package:
Dinner fork and knife, dessert fork, teaspoon, 10″ dinner plate, dessert plate, coffee mug, linen napkin, 85″ x 85″ square white tablecloth, salt and pepper shakers, cream and sugar bowls, water glass, wineglass, water jug with ice. $7.95

Formal Buffet Package:
Dinner fork and knife, dessert fork, teaspoon, 10″ dinner plate, tea cup and saucer, damask napkin, 120″ damask round white tablecloth, salt and pepper shakers, cream and sugar bowls, water glass, wineglass, water jug with ice. $10.25

Sit Down Dinner Packages

Basic Sit-down Package:
Dinner fork and knife, salad fork, dessert fork, teaspoon, side plate, salad plate, appetizer plate, 10″ dinner plate, tea cup and saucer, linen napkin, 85″ x 85″ square white tablecloth, salt and pepper shakers, cream and sugar bowls, water glass, wineglass, water jug with ice. $9.40

Full Sit-down Package:
Dinner fork and knife, salad fork, soup spoon, dessert fork, teaspoon, side plate, appetizer plate, butter plate, butter knife, 10″ dinner plate, soup bowl and plate, dessert plate, tea cup and saucer, specialty napkin, 120″ round white tablecloth, silver salt and pepper shakers,  cream and sugar bowls, water glass, wineglass, water jug and ice. $14.50

Formal Sit-down Package:
Dinner fork and knife, salad fork, soup spoon, dessert fork, dessert spoon, demitasse spoon, side plate, butter plate, butter knife, 10″ dinner plate, appetizer plate, soup bowl and plate, dessert plate, tea cup and saucer, specialty napkin, 120″ round white tablecloth, overlay, salt & pepper shakers, cream and sugar bowls, water glass, wineglass, water jug with ice. $20.50

Appetizer Packages

Cocktail party package includes a 6″ china plates, cocktail napkins and toothpicks. $2.25

Tailgate Party Packages

Tailgate Party Package for less than 75 includes the chaffing dishes, serving platters, serving ware, disposables and plastic table cloth for buffet service. $1.80

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Party Rental Chafing Dish How-to and Video

Posted on November 1, 2011 by asap

How-to video about how to set-up and use a chafing dish from your local party rental.


Chafing Dish Video Instructions

If you rented the chafer from ASAP Tent and Party Rentals you will find a printed instruction sheet inside. If you rented from some other company these instructions should work for you.

Download the Chafing Dish Instructions sheet.

Chafing Dish Instructions

Introduction

Chafing Dish

Chafing Dish

All chafing dishes, or chafers for short, have three main elements, a frame, a water pan and a cover/lid.

Regardless of the type or size, they use water as a medium to transfer heat from the heat source, typically one or more sterno, to the food pan.  Always make sure that the chafer has adequate water to prevent burning and equipment damage.

Chafers should not be used for cooking food, they are meant to keep food hot or warm.  For best results, heat your food in an oven and use the chafer to keep food warm.

 Getting Started

  1. To start assemble the chafer, begin with the frame.  If the frame has multiple pieces, ensure that all parts are put together properly and the unit is stable and level.
  2. Insert the water pan into the frame, the water pan will have an inset “lip” around the rim.
  3. After assembling the chafer, fill the water pan with about ¾” to 1 ½” of water.
  4. Insert the food pan(s).  For proper heating, the gaps around the lip of the water pan should be completely covered.  For example one chafer should have one full pan or two half pans.  If a chafer has only one half pan and the other half of the chafer is uncovered, the water will evaporate out of the water pan and can lead to improper heating and/or soggy food.
  5. Once the food is set in the chafers, pry the lid off of the sterno and use a match to light.  Check the label of the sterno to see approximately how long they will burn.  Place the sterno under the water pan and close the lid.
  6. If your chafers are outside, wrap aluminium around at least three of the sides to block the wind.

 Maintaining Chafers While in Use

  • Occasionally stir the food to make sure the bottom doesn’t burn
  • Use tongs to replace the old sterno – they will be hot.  Sterno burns quicker if outside.
  • Use an oven mitt when lifting or tilting the unit, if you hear a sizzle, add more water.
  • When the food is not being served replace the lid.
  • If you think the food is getting too hot, use only one sterno.

 

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Is It a Lectern? a PA? a Podium? No It’s a Lecternette!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by asap

HowTo video for the Lecternette, a completely self contained portable, battery operated lectern aka podium for a  pa public address system on the go.

The Soundcraft L46B and L56 portable lecterns are great for on the go people. Watch the video for instructions.

After uploading the ASAP Tent and Party Rentals video to YouTube this great video of a vintage Lecternette showed up in the search results. It shows the operation, modification and use by a street performer, Brian Souders. It is also a testament to the longevity and durability of the Soundcraft Lecternette products.

Is It a Lectern? a PA? a Podium? No Its a Lectern

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50% Discount Tickets to The Delicious Food Show

Posted on October 18, 2011 by asap
Delicious Food Show

Delicious Food Show 50% OFF Tickets

ASAP Tent & Party Rentals invites you to the Delicious Food Show and gives you the opportunity to save up to $35 for 2

Discount Ticket Link

Learning how to cook, much like learning how to be a Butoh dancer, requires attention to detail, patience, and the willingness to cover your entire body in flour. Douse yourself in tastiness with today’s deal for tickets to the The Food Network Delicious Food Show at the Better Living Centre on October 20–23. Choose between the following options:

The Food Network Delicious Food Show engages consumers with a delectable opening party followed by three days of cooking demonstrations, hands-on food seminars, and live presentations from celebrity chefs. Culinary experts exhibit the best in kitchenware, cooking, and entertaining, indoctrinating foodies with the necessary information for hosting a successful dinner party or re-roofing a gingerbread house. Learn the secrets of blending Indian spices with Preena Chauhan (Friday from 6 to 7 p.m.) or how to craft lunar similes in Made in Italy with chef David Rocco (Sunday from noon to 1 p.m.). Those opting for the Delicious! opening night party get to observe the cuisine-conjuring skills of some of the top names in the comestibles industry, including chef Pat Newton and Chef Corbin, Dinner Party Wars. Throughout the evening, guests are encouraged to partake in cocktail and gourmet food samples whipped up by notable food caterers. Attendees can peruse the website ahead of time for a full schedule of events and a gallery chronicling the evolution of Chef Boyardee’s mustache.

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