How It Works

A simple marketplace connecting event hosts with venues through competitive bidding

For Event Hosts

1

Post Your Event

Fill out a simple form describing your event — guest count, date, event type, and budget. Posting is free.

2

Receive Offers

Venues browse your listing and submit competitive offers tailored to your needs. Your budget stays private until after they submit.

3

Choose & Book

Review offers, compare venues, and accept the one that fits. Payment is processed securely at checkout.

What You Get

  • •Free to post events and review offers
  • •Competitive pricing from multiple venues
  • •Budget privacy protection
  • •Secure payment processing

For Venues

1

Create Your Profile

Set up your venue profile with photos, room details, menus, and capacity. Connect your Stripe account to receive payments.

2

Submit Offers

Browse open event listings and submit your best offer. Specify pricing, room, menu, deposit terms, and any notes for the host.

3

Get Booked

When a host accepts your offer, payment is processed and funds are transferred directly to your Stripe account.

What You Get

  • •Free to create a profile and submit offers
  • •Access to qualified, active event requests
  • •Direct payment via Stripe Connect
  • •No upfront or listing fees

Simple, Transparent Pricing

8%
Platform fee per booking
Charged to both parties
Both hosts and venues pay an 8% platform fee when a booking is confirmed
Only pay when you book
No fees for posting events or submitting offers — you only pay when a booking is confirmed
Venues cover Stripe processing fees
In addition to the 8% platform fee, venues are responsible for Stripe payment processing fees
Secure payment processing
All transactions are processed securely through Stripe
Example:
For a $1,000 event booking:
  • • Host pays: $1,080 (booking + 8% platform fee)
  • • Venue receives: booking amount minus 8% platform fee and Stripe processing fees
  • • Platform fee: $160 total ($80 from each party)

Why BAP?

Fast & Easy

Simple event creation and a streamlined booking process for both sides

Best Prices

Competitive bidding means venues bring their best offer to win your business

Secure & Private

Protected payments and confidential budget information throughout the process

Common Questions

How does payment work?▼

When a host accepts a venue's offer, payment is processed securely through Stripe. The host pays the booking amount plus an 8% platform fee. The venue receives the booking amount minus an 8% platform fee and Stripe's payment processing fees. Funds are transferred directly to the venue's connected Stripe account.

Is my budget information kept private?▼

Yes. Venues cannot see your maximum budget before they submit an offer. This ensures venues compete on value rather than just pricing to your limit. Your budget is only revealed after an offer has been submitted.

Can I cancel a booking?▼

Cancellation policies are set by each venue and are included in their offer. Review the cancellation terms carefully before accepting an offer.

How do venues get verified?▼

Venues connect their Stripe account during onboarding, which includes identity and business verification. Only venues with a connected Stripe account can submit offers and receive payments on the platform.

What happens if there's an issue with my booking?▼

BAP facilitates the connection between hosts and venues, but the service agreement is between you and the venue directly. For payment-related disputes, reach out to our support team for assistance.

Ready to get started?

Post your event for free and let venues compete for your business

Post an Event