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Friday 9 August 2013

How To Choose The Best Special Event Catering

By Andrea Davidson


Irrespective of the size and type of party you plan to host, food will always be one of the factors that can determine the success of the party. That is why special event catering is so important. By ensuring that you serve good food you can be sure that your guests will leave happy and satisfied.

Depending on the type of party you are hosting, you will have many different food ideas that will suit the theme of the event. For instance for more formal get-togethers you might want to consider fine dining. If it is just a simple cocktail party you could always go with a few tasty snacks for your guests.

If you have never catered for an event do not panic. You will be able to find and hire many caterers that can help you decide on the right meals to serve your guests. With the right events company by your side, everything from the food served to the clean up will be taken care of so that you can enjoy the get together along with all of your guests without having to stress about anything.

If you are planning to hire a caterer it is beneficial to have a general idea on the type of food you want to serve. This will help the caterer plan a menu that will suit the theme and style of the occasion. They will also prepare a few sample meals for you to try so that you can determine whether you and your guests will love the food.

An important factor when arranging any events from cocktail parties and corporate events to birthdays and weddings is the number of guests that you will be attending so that you can cater for them all. It is crucial that there is enough food to avoid anyone leaving the party hungry. In order to be a successful host, you must ensure that your guests do not complain about the food running out.

You also do not want to waste any food. If the caterer makes too much then you run the risk of wasting money as well as food. For this reason it is important that you know exactly how many guests you will be expecting.

The next thing you need to consider is whether you would like to guest to be served or if it would be easier to have a buffet. For a formal sit down dinner with not many guests you could consider having them served. Most caterers will provide the sort of service. The advantage of this is that the caterer can then control the portions and ensure everyone gets a good meal.

For bigger events a buffet is an excellent option. With a buffet your guests will serve themselves. Buffets also tend to be more cost effective however you cannot control the portions and some guests might take more than they are supposed to.

When planned correctly, special event catering does not have to be stressful or difficult. A good caterer will help you come up with delicious meal plans that will impress your guests. Remember that food can make or break the occasion which is why quality of the food you serve should always be more important than the quantity.




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