Guides & Calculators.

Practical Planning Tools to Help You Organise the Perfect Event

Planning an event involves hundreds of decisions, and sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s exactly why we’ve created our collection of free event planning guides and calculators.

Whether you’re organising a wedding, birthday party, village fête, corporate event, charity fundraiser or festival, our tools are designed to take the guesswork out of planning.

From estimating how many caterers you might need to working out toilet requirements, parking spaces or waste facilities, our calculators provide quick, practical guidance based on common industry recommendations.

Alongside our calculators, you’ll also find a growing library of easy-to-follow guides covering everything from choosing the right suppliers and planning your budget to organising timelines, managing guests and preparing for the unexpected.

Our aim is simple: to make event planning easier, less stressful and more enjoyable.

As Devon’s Event Directory continues to grow, so will this section. We’re constantly adding new guides, checklists, calculators and planning resources to help organisers at every stage of their event journey.

Whether you’re planning for 20 guests or 20,000, we hope these free resources give you the confidence to organise an event that’s memorable for all the right reasons.

Popular Guides

  • Finding Event Suppliers
  • Planning Your Event Budget
  • Choosing the Right Venue
  • Event Health & Safety
  • Wedding Planning
  • Corporate Event Planning
  • Festival Planning
  • Charity Event Planning
  • Outdoor Event Planning
  • Event Marketing & Promotion

Popular Calculators

  • Caterers Per Guest Calculator
  • Toilet Requirements Calculator
  • Parking Requirements Calculator
  • Bins & Waste Calculator
  • Seating Calculator
  • Power Requirements Calculator
  • Generator Size Calculator
  • Marquee Size Calculator
  • Bar Requirements Calculator
  • Ice Calculator
  • Drinks Calculator
  • Buffet Portion Calculator
  • BBQ Food Quantity Calculator
  • Staff Requirements Calculator
  • Security Requirements Calculator
  • First Aid Requirements Calculator

Start Planning Today

Whether you’re looking for practical advice or quick calculations, our Guides & Calculators section is here to help you make informed decisions and plan your event with confidence.