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Useful Tips About Caterers

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Keys to a Successful Catering Experience


There are a lot of locations that use outside caterers for their events or allow you to bring in your own caterer. There are a lot of things to consider when selecting a caterer beyond what the food tastes like. Following are a list of questions to consider when selecting your caterer.
  • Are they a fully licensed caterer and insured?
    A reputable, reliable caterer will be licensed and insured.
  • Do they have a long-standing reputation and offer references?
    It’s hard to beat a good reputation. A good caterer will have lots of references.
  • How long have they been in business?
    If a caterer has been in business a long time, they must be doing something right!
  • Do they own their own equipment to do your event?
    Some caterers rent equipment for an event. Then the day of can’t get the equipment from the rental company.
  • What do their food displays look like?
    It’s important for the food to not only taste good but also to be displayed beautifully. It’s the first impression for your guests.
  • Do they have a large assortment of menu options available?
    Theme weddings can be a lot of fun. A good caterer will work with you to create a menu.
  • Do they have various price ranges available?
    Everyone has different ideas and budgets. Make sure your caterer can accommodate yours.
  • Are they a full service catering company that specializes in Wedding Receptions?
    Make sure your caterer has experience with weddings. They are very different from other types of events.
  • Do they provide location assistance including catering at their location or yours?
    Some caterers only work at certain locations. Make sure your caterer will travel. Some caterers can help you find a the ideal location for your event as well.
  • Will they custom design your catering services such as buffets or sit-down dinners?
    Not all caterers off both buffet and sit-down style menus. You want a versatile caterer.
  • Is their wait staff dressed in appropriate attire?
    Make sure the caterer’s staff will be suitably dressed for your event. Jeans and tennis shoes won’t work for a formal event. Likewise, if it’s informal, a cummerbund and bow tie won’t cut it!
  • Do they have pictures from events they have catered?
    Make sure you can see what their set-up looks like. Also don’t hesitate to ask if you are actually looking at there work.
  • Finally, do you “click” with the caterer?
    You will work closely with your caterer as they prepare one of the most important meals of your life. It’s important you get along with them.
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