How To Select The Best Catering Service For Your Event!
Decadent delicacies served at a wedding, an outdoor fun-in-the-sun party or any other event can have a colossal impact on the way the guests experience the event. Put in a bit of diligence and planning to select the best catering service for the big day and follow the tips highlighted below to make the task easier.
Conduct An Online Research
The first thing to do when finalizing a catering service is to do a bit of research online to grab an understanding of various menu options, prices and service quality features offered by each caterer. It’s also a good idea to ask your family, friends or colleagues for a nice recommendation that could make your event a hit. Call each service you have finalized in your list and discuss with them different food ideas and price options. A good catering service will provide a prompt response and will have a cornucopia of luscious choices for your perusal. In addition, a professional catering service will be genuinely interested in getting to know a potential client and would ask questions regarding the sort of menu options and ideas you have in mind.
Have A Clear Understanding Of Your Requirements and Expectations
It’s recommended that you compare the pricing options, customer service and menu choices for each of the caterers on your list for a heady comparison. Since catering services usually provide a wide variety of differing gourmet items best suited to the specific needs of an event, the task can be a bit challenging. When discussing with a prospective caterer, it’s crucial to clearly outline your expectations and needs including the type of food you would like served for the guests, the service quality, and any creative ideas that will make your event a standout.
Consider Experience And Professionalism
Your chosen catering service should have a diverse experience of providing top quality service at a plethora of events. If you’re planning a wedding, selecting a caterer specializing in sophisticated dinner-jacket affairs may not be a wise decision. Look for a service that has professional and demonstrated experience in the kind of event you are planning, also soliciting feedback on pricing and any discount offers.
Flexibility In Service Offering
Most caterers usually offer a standard listing for the different food items in their menu for customers to select from, so take your time to review the menu options of each caterer. You should look for a service that has a modish portfolio of gourmet delicacies and drinks best fit for your special event.
9 Comments
Sarah L
Knowledge is power. Find out as much as you can.
michele
Research is your biggest asset…you can see all the services each caterer has including the type of menu available.. all the tips are very useful….
CJ
I never hosted a big occasion where a professional caterer would be needed but these are all great tips! Definitely something to think about before doing it. 😀
Nikolina Vukelic
I never hosted a catered event, but these are some good things to think about before doing it!
Amy Green
I always wanted to host a catered affair. Using Chick-Fil-A would be fun, or maybe Schwan’s. Our local grocery store HEB has a great department for this, and the restaurant BucaDiBeppo.
Melanie B
Very interesting article, many thanks for sharing it!
Rosie
This is good information. I’m not planning an event right now, but if I do, this will be helpful, so I won’t be so nervous about it!!
Debbie P
Thanks for the valuable info!