- Closed-restaurant midweek booking with a fixed sharing menu.
- 20% of the food bill donated back to the PTA, plus £200 silent-auction voucher.
- PTA handled invitations and door; Jaflong handled service, allergens and dietary needs.
The brief
The PTA wanted a community-feeling fundraiser that parents would actually attend on a school night, with predictable costs and no risk of food going to waste.
- Target: raise £3,000+ in a single evening
- Audience: ~80 parents from a Richmond primary school
- Constraints: school-night timing, mixed dietary needs (halal, vegetarian, nut-free)
How we delivered it
We took the booking on a typically quieter Wednesday evening, set a fixed three-course sharing menu at a known per-head price, and pre-confirmed allergen requirements with the PTA two weeks ahead.
On the night we ran a single sitting with two staggered table calls, allowing the PTA chair to do a five-minute speech and a silent auction between mains and dessert.
What the PTA took home
A clean 20% rebate of the food bill, paid by bank transfer within five working days, plus a Jaflong gift card donated to the silent auction.
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum booking size for a school fundraiser?
We can build a fundraising package from around 30 covers upwards. Below that we'd usually recommend a percentage-of-sales evening instead of a closed booking.
Are children welcome at fundraising dinners?
Yes — we can build a kids' menu alongside the adult sharing menu, and we'll always confirm nut-free and allergen handling in writing before the night.