So now you know how to choose the right candles for your restaurant, there are a few things you need to remember, to get the most benefit from them.

They are simple common sense things to do that are easily forgotten.

Number one. Remember to light them! You don’t have to light all of them, but get a member of staff to go outside and tell you which ones look best from outside, and are likely to do the best job at attracting people inside.

If you don’t have a large window, where people can see diners, put them on window ledges and in your entrance area.

Secondly, if you don’t want to light all the candles, always light the candle when someone takes a table. Ensure that your staff are on the ball. Never wait to be asked by your customer to light the candle as this will quickly become a point of annoyance.

Similarly, if a candle blows out, or runs out, relight or replace it immediately.

Finally, light a few candles in areas of the restaurant that do not have diners in as this will make the whole of your restaurant more inviting.

Ambience is right up there in peoples mind as what makes a restaurant or particular meal memorable and if your restaurant doesn’t have it, in spades, you could lose out in today’s challenging market. Choose the right candles and follow these simple rules and you will be in the best position to grab those customers.