Massive bathroom lines or “out of service” signs on porta-potties can leave an impression on your attendees that overshadows the real draw of your event. For large-scale events with thousands of attendees making multiple bathroom trips, your sanitation system must be equipped to meet that demand. Building on years of experience supporting complex sanitation operations, we have recently expanded our services to include on-site event support and specialized event consulting. That means large-scale events across the United States, not just here in West Michigan, now have access to strategic restroom solutions built on real field experience.
Whether you’re just starting to plan a festival or you’re a manager who’s already dealt with restroom disruptions, here’s how these two services can help you exceed your guests’ expectations.
On-Site Event Support
Major festivals and multi-day events often need ample support for both equipment and service crews to keep up with attendee numbers. Providing sanitary, efficient restrooms involves multiple layers that can be hard for one company to cover completely. Our On-Site Event Support closes these operational gaps for both portable restroom companies and event organizers coordinating large-scale events.
Who does Kerkstra’s On-Site Event Support help?
Other Portable Restroom Companies
For portable restroom companies that have landed a major festival contract and need additional trucks, manpower, or equipment to execute it properly, Kerkstra can step in as a behind-the-scenes partner to help support your existing operation and partnership.
Festival Organizers
Festival organizers whose primary restroom provider needs backup. Depending on the event’s needs, Kerkstra can provide supplemental resources or be directly involved in on-site operations for strategic support.
How does Kerkstra help?
- Transports and operates additional pump trucks, equipment, or trained personnel on-site
- Provides full-service on-site support from setup to teardown
- Troubleshoots unexpected restroom issues
- Handles preventive maintenance support for complex setups
- Consults on-site to develop custom restroom strategy and operational plans
- Offers access to an upscale restroom experience, including vacuum restrooms and Luxury trailers
- Deploys additional equipment and units quickly when needed
Event Consulting
Kerkstra’s Event Consulting gives event organizers and portable restroom companies direct access to Kerkstra’s owner, Brian Knoper, and his years of hands-on experience in event sanitation operations. We help build custom restroom strategies for events of all shapes and sizes, addressing key factors including budget, attendance, compliance requirements, placement strategy, and VIP areas. Kerkstra’s consulting service includes nationwide travel and on-site consultations, partnering with clients to solve logistical problems and improve restroom performance for their event.
What does Kerkstra’s event consulting include?
A Discovery call
We’ll cover the basics and talk through:
- Event size
- Venue layout
- Expected attendance
- Food and drink service
- ADA compliance
- Potential logistical challenges
On-site visit
If needed, we will also provide on-site visits to walk through the grounds and work directly with the event team to ensure the strategy fits the venue.
Long-term partnerships
Our team can provide one-time consulting services or a continued partnership to support growing or changing events.
Who can benefit from Kerkstra’s event consulting?
- First-time organizers who want to get restrooms right without learning the hard way
- Portable restroom companies navigating a new event, a complex venue, or a situation where an outside perspective would help
- Events of any size, from a community fair to a multi-day festival with thousands of attendees
- Organizers that have dealt with restroom problems or complaints in the past and want to avoid a repeat
- Growing events that need support to scale with attendance demands
- Events navigating an operational change such as a new venue or additional event days
- Coordinators exploring greener restroom options, like vacuum systems, for their event
FAQs
Q: What areas does Kerkstra’s On-site Event Support cover?
A: Kerkstra evaluates events on a case-by-case basis. They will consider the requested inventory amount and type, along with logistical requirements. For the right event, they will travel throughout the United States, but their primary service areas for standard portable restrooms are within the Midwest. For a better look at Kerkstra service areas, check out our map.
Q: What areas does Kerkstra Event Consulting service?
A: Kerkstra can provide event consulting for events of all sizes throughout the United States. The process begins with a discovery call, where our team will evaluate next steps, including whether you need on-site consultation or on-site event support.
Q: Where can I get portable restroom support?
A: Kerkstra offers a range of unit types to service all types of events. Our inventory includes standard porta-potties, ADA-compliant restrooms, GAP-compliant units, Luxury trailers, vacuum restrooms, and additional add-ons. Request a quote today and partner with Kerkstra for custom support.
Custom Partnership that Fits Your Event
As Kerkstra has evolved, we’ve seen an opportunity to bring our first-hand experience servicing multi-day festivals to large-scale events across the United States. Our goal is to help event organizers and industry partners solve complex sanitation challenges while delivering the same high-quality service and local partnership approach that has defined Kerkstra from the beginning. To learn more about how we can partner with your event and bring sanitation expertise, connect with our team today!
