Once you have secured a venue for whatever event you are holding, whether it is a corporate meeting, a wedding or a birthday party, the next thing you would ideally do is to find a caterer. The demand for catering services has significantly increased over time that you would no longer be surprised to find many different catering companies sprouting like mushrooms and offering the best of what they can provide to their customers.
Many catering companies at present are no longer limiting their services to food alone. For instance, event-catering companies take care of food, décor, presentation, and entertainment all in one. This allows more convenience for the customers since practically all plans and preparations for your event are already taken care of by the caterer.
With so many catering companies at present, you need to make sure that you are getting the best out of what you deserve. The right catering companies should be able to create innovative menus and propose cost estimates that will suit your budget. Most catering companies usually charge customers on a per-person basis and are specific to individual requests. When looking to book for a caterer, here are some things that you need to keep in mind.
Check first if the catering company of your choice is licensed and insured. Also, try to do some research on their previous catering events and see how they continue to fare at present. Know their features, perks, and edge over other catering companies as well. You can check for a list of licensed and insured catering companies on the Internet.
Once you have chosen your catering company, it is important that you properly discuss with your caterer your expectations for your event. Propose an events timeline with your caterer, which covers the arrival, set-up, event duration, teardown and clean-up time.
Also, review the venue in which you will be holding the event with the caterer as well. Although most catering companies can handle the preparations at the venue by themselves, it still pays to actually check the details together with them.
Moreover, when setting up an appointment with your caterer, check their samples of dinnerware and other catering supplies.
This can be done at the company’s office or at the venue. Some catering companies may also bring their samples to your home for your convenience. Also, ask your caterer for food preparation details, whether it will be prepared at the venue, off-site or delivered.
Other points you should consider include staff’s attire, tips, and cancellation policies so do not forget to ask your caterer about these.
