Live music for your dinner

LIVE MUSIC FOR YOURDINNER.

Starters, main courses, conversations and speeches each have their own rhythm. We accompany your dinner with real live music that creates atmosphere while leaving room for your guests – from a solo singer to an unplugged quartet.

Check your date Hear the line-ups

Five Pink Panta members against a pink and white illuminated backdrop – AI-enhanced dinner image — Pink Panta · AI-enhanced dinner image. Explore the line-ups for your dinner below.

Your dinner line-up at a glance

Which music suits your dinner?

A dinner needs musical judgement about volume, timing and space. Music can be present between courses while conversations, speeches and toasts remain the focus. The right choice is not the largest line-up, but a concept that fits your schedule, venue and guests.

Solo singer

Live vocals with backing tracks: one voice and prepared instrumental accompaniment.

Piano & vocals

Singer and pianist, or solo piano, for an elegant dinner accompaniment.

Acoustic duo

Vocals and guitar: live, personal and deliberately understated.

Loop duo

Two musicians build the accompaniment and musical layers live.

Acoustic trio

Vocals, guitar and cajón or piano: more colour without a large stage.

Unplugged quartet

Four musicians for a fuller acoustic arrangement at dinner.

01 · One singer

A solo singer for your dinner: the voice takes centre stage

Would you like a personal voice but only have limited space for music? A solo singer accompanies your dinner with backing tracks. The instrumental accompaniment is prepared, while the vocals are live. The line-up stays compact while creating a clear musical framework.

This option suits a seated meal, gala evening or dinner where you want the voice to be noticed between courses. We agree the song selection, volume and start time around your schedule.

Backing tracks follow a fixed musical arrangement. If you prefer direct interplay and flexible transitions, piano, duo or trio are the next options. We discuss the solo repertoire available before you book.

02 · Piano and vocals

Piano & vocals: elegant between courses

A pianist and singer can accompany your dinner with presence and restraint. The piano carries the harmony while the voice creates individual musical moments. In quieter passages, solo piano can shape the atmosphere on its own.

This line-up works especially well for an elegant dinner, gala or evening with speeches and several courses. We agree when music starts, when it pauses and how it fits around the kitchen schedule.

A piano setup has different requirements from a guitar duo: we clarify the instrument, power, performance area and room acoustics in advance. Your quote states exactly which musicians and equipment are planned.

02 · Vocals and guitar

Acoustic duo at dinner: live, personal and understated

A singer and guitarist give your dinner a natural, personal character. The guitar supports the song while the voice leads. The duo can be attentive between courses and deliberately step back during conversations or speeches.

The video features Julia and Matti with vocals and acoustic guitar, without loops. Listen to their interplay and how much two musicians can bring to a familiar song. For your dinner, we discuss whether the music should be a subtle accompaniment or a clear programme moment.

Acoustic duo · Julia & Matti

Two musicians · without loops

Another duo performance

Finding the right voice

Laura with guitar accompaniment offers another example of the personal feel a small line-up creates. This video features vocals and guitar; the instrument shown is not an acoustic guitar. It adds a different voice and interpretation to the first performance.

The videos help you describe your preferences. The performers shown are examples, not an automatic promise for your date. We confirm your preferred line-up and availability with you personally.

Duo · Laura & guitar

Two musicians · without loops

02+ · Live loops at dinner

Loop duo: more musical layers without more musicians

In a loop duo, musical elements are recorded during the performance and repeated immediately. Further live instrumental or vocal parts are added on top. Two musicians can create a fuller accompaniment without needing more performance space.

For your dinner, we use loops in a controlled way that fits the schedule. The music can gain movement between courses without turning into a party phase. The duo can also play without loops; together we decide which songs need additional layers.

Live loops differ from a solo singer's backing tracks: the repeated phrases are created during the performance. The video gives you an impression of Julia and Matti's loop setup. For your dinner, we agree the intensity, volume and repertoire personally.

Loop duo · Julia & Matti

Two musicians · with loops

03 · Vocals, guitar and an additional instrument

Unplugged trio: more colour between courses

The trio adds a third instrument to vocals and guitar. This could be a cajón or a pianist, depending on the colour that suits your dinner. In our performance, Laura is joined by a guitarist and cajón player.

A cajón gives songs a rhythmic framework without the footprint of a full drum kit. A pianist creates different accents and can accompany dinner in a particularly calm and elegant way. Three musicians do not automatically mean high volume; arrangement, position and room acoustics matter.

Tell us in your enquiry whether you prefer a gentle cajón, piano or another addition. We will agree the exact line-up and suitable repertoire with you.

Acoustic trio · featuring Laura

Three musicians · vocals, acoustic guitar & cajón

04 · The small unplugged band

Unplugged quartet: a fuller dinner arrangement

Our four-piece unplugged band combines a singer, acoustic guitar, small drums and piano. The pianist plays the bass live with the left hand at the same time. Four people create a complete musical accompaniment.

This line-up makes sense if you want more instrumental interplay at dinner than a duo or trio provides. We arrange the songs for the room and keep the volume at a level that leaves room for conversation, service and dinner speeches.

More instruments also require more space, setup and coordination. Unplugged does not mean that every instrument works without microphones or amplification. A suitable compact PA can help keep vocals clear and distribute the music evenly.

More dinner formats

Piano, saxophone, jazz or a mobile dinner setup

Would you prefer mainly instrumental music? A solo pianist can accompany your dinner on electric piano. Solo saxophone with backing tracks is also possible: the saxophone is live and the accompaniment recorded. A guitarist building live loops offers another compact option.

For a classic jazz line-up, an instrumental trio combines piano, acoustic double bass and drums. A jazz quartet adds saxophone. These formats differ from the unplugged trio with vocals, guitar and cajón. Tell us your musical preferences so we can suggest the right concept.

If you would like musicians to perform near different groups of guests, we can plan a roaming act: singer and acoustic guitar, optionally joined by saxophone or double bass. This mobile concept is arranged separately and is not automatically part of every stationary duo or trio booking.

Cover songs for your dinner

Familiar songs that leave room for conversation

Live music at dinner does not have to follow one fixed style. Familiar pop, soul and singer-songwriter songs can work just as well when arranged appropriately and played with restraint. Together we find the character that suits your guests, menu and venue.

“Mercy” shows another acoustic side of Pink Panta. The recording features a larger seven-person line-up. It is a repertoire example, not a video of the four-piece described above. We confirm which songs work with the musicians chosen for your dinner.

Do you have a special request? Let us know early. We check whether the song is already available for your chosen line-up or can be prepared individually. Any additional preparation or services are agreed in advance.

Mercy

Larger acoustic line-up · live recording

Timing and running order

Responding flexibly between courses

Plan the start of your dinner music around the venue's running order, not just the clock. Music can begin as guests enter, between courses or after a speech. We agree the start, finish, breaks and an on-site contact with you.

The kitchen, service and speeches need clear transitions. We therefore agree cues to pause and the changes between musical moments and announcements in advance. The agreed live playing time and breaks are included in your quote.

If you are planning dancing after dinner, we treat it as a separate part of the evening. Quiet dinner music is not automatically a party programme; when needed, both phases can be planned cleanly together.

From our experience

Dinner music that responds to the room

At a recurring corporate event near Sontra, we accompanied the terrace aperitif with a singer, acoustic guitar and subtle loops. Later, we adapted the line-up and volume for the next parts of the event. An acoustic double bass joined the duo for dinner.

We coordinated directly with the organisers for dinner speeches and welcomes. At dinner, a quick visual cue can matter more than a rigid schedule on paper. Music, service routes, speeches and room acoustics should therefore be planned together.

Volume, space and dinner speeches

Music you can enjoy. Conversation you can hear.

Dinner music works when it reaches the room without overwhelming individual tables. We consider the hall's size and shape, guest numbers, hard surfaces, seating plan and the musicians' position. A long room needs a different distribution from a small hall with lots of conversation.

We discuss the PA requirements and whether it will be supplied by us or the venue. An existing in-house system must be suitable for live performance. Equipment, travel and any changeovers between reception, dinner and a later music phase are quoted around your schedule.

Practical details help us plan the setup: where can we unload, are there stairs or lifts, when is the room accessible and how far is it to the performance area? This lets us have the music ready in good time without disrupting service or guests.

Your quote from Pink Panta

Tell us about your dinner. We plan the music.

We provide dinner music for weddings, corporate events, galas and private celebrations. Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Rhineland are part of our region; we discuss other locations with you. You do not need a finished technical plan before enquiring.

For a suitable quote, tell us your date, location, guest numbers, time window, menu schedule and preferred line-up. You can also ask us to compare two options. Pricing depends on factors including the number of musicians, live playing time, equipment and travel. Your quote specifies the agreed services.

If you would like music for the reception, dinner and a later party, we plan the transitions together. Different performance areas may require additional equipment or a changeover. We clarify these routes in advance so everyone knows who performs where and when.

Questions about live music for dinner

Which line-up is best for a dinner?

It depends on the atmosphere, room and schedule you want. A solo singer is compact, piano and vocals feel elegant, and a duo combines voice and live instrument. A trio or quartet adds further musical layers. Guest numbers alone do not determine the best line-up.

Can you play quietly enough for conversation at dinner?

We plan understated accompaniment and adapt volume, position and equipment to the hall. Room acoustics, seating plan and venue requirements are part of the planning. For speeches or important programme moments, we agree a clear cue to pause.

What is the difference between backing tracks and a live line-up?

For the solo singer, vocals are live and instrumental accompaniment comes from backing tracks. The acoustic duo performs vocals and instrument live. The loop duo creates repeated musical phrases during the performance. We explain how your chosen line-up works.

Can you also use piano or double bass at dinner?

Yes, piano and double bass are possible depending on the concept. In the trio, a pianist can replace the cajón option. At a recurring corporate event near Sontra, a real double bass joined the dinner duo. We confirm the suitable line-up and availability for your date.

How do you plan music between courses and speeches?

We agree the start, finish, breaks and important programme moments with you and the venue. For speeches, toasts or service changes, we agree a cue to pause. The exact playing time and breaks are included in your quote.

Can I request particular songs for my dinner?

Yes. Tell us early which songs matter to you. We check them for the specific line-up and agree any extra preparation before booking. Not every song is automatically available in every format.

Can a party band play after dinner?

Yes, if you plan both phases. Dinner accompaniment and later dance music are coordinated as separate parts of the evening. This keeps the music understated during the meal while a later party can be prepared with a suitable line-up and volume.

How much does live music for dinner cost?

We quote according to line-up, location, playing time and equipment. Send us the details or ask us to compare two suitable options. You receive a specific quote covering the relevant services.

Will the musicians in the videos perform at my event?

The videos show examples of our line-ups. We personally check who can perform on your date and confirm the agreed combination with you. A video alone is not confirmation of availability.