Catering is most often the first or second thing that is considered when calculating an event’s budget. The amount of money spent on catering can significantly affect how much money is spent on the other aspects of the event. Finding a caterer that truly understands your event’s needs, while offering the best service possible, is extremely important. There’s nothing worse than miscommunication happening during the event itself, leaving your guests impatiently waiting for their food.
Avoid any mishaps by following these tips when it comes to selecting a caterer for your corporate event.
1. Define your needs and expectations
Caterers offer a variety of menus and pricing options. It’s very important that you’re specific about the type of event you’re planning and what role food plays in your event. Furthermore, it would also be helpful if you have a specific idea in regards to the type of food you would like to serve.
2. Experience matters!
Check out what the caterer you’re about to meet specializes in. A caterer that specializes in black-tie affairs may not be suitable for a casual event. Do not hire a caterer simply because you worked with them in the past. Do your research, make sure that that particular caterer is experienced in your type of event, and ask him/her if they can deliver the kind of menu you are envisioning. Furthermore, the right caterer will seek to satisfy your needs by not simply sticking to the standard menu, and providing options that truly work for your event.
3. Professionality
Many a time, it’s not just about the food. When hiring a caterer, make sure that the service provided is up to par. You do have control over the type of service that is offered during your own event, so make sure you do your research and read the reviews to ensure that the caterer’s staff meets your delegates’ needs.
4.The Taste Test
A taste test is ideal to make sure that you truly love the food that you’ll be offering your guests. If you’re particularly interested in a specific caterer, ask for tasting samples before contracting them. It’s wise to know ahead of time if the canapes are catastrophic, or if the mini pastizzi are not up to standard.
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