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Wednesday 12 February 2014

How To Select The Best Dayton Catering Service

By Jerri Perry


If you intend to serve food during your fund-raising event then you must choose Dayton catering service wisely. The memories your guests will have about the event will depend on their thoughts about the food and service offered to them. Those memories whether good or bad will influence their decision when you invite them again for another fund-raising event. The major key to finding good service is to allow yourself sufficient time to explore all the catering options before you make the final decision. Below are the main factors to consider when choosing a food service from Dayton.

Firstly, you need to determine your food service needs. Listing all your needs will help you be able to get a good foodservice offer for your fundraiser. Some of the details that you ought to provide your service provider with include the date, time and the location of the event. Let the contractor if the event will be indoor or outdoor and also if you will have a cooking place on site.

The number of guests has to be known and written down and every dietary concern whether vegetarian, vegan, Kosher or gluten-free should also be noted. The caterers have to be notified about the type of service you want either buffet, cocktail, family dining of if you want a food station. If there will be need for alcohol that has to be listed too.

It is important to inform the caterers about your budget. Many people think that a buffet or food station is very expensive than a sit down service but it all depends on the type of food to be served not really how it will be served. One trick you can use to cut down on the cost of food service is to plan your event reception during a non-standard meal time around 2-4 pm or after 7pm.

Another factor to consider is the menu. There are food service providers who are very rigid in their menu options and choices. So you need to ask the caterers if they have set menus or if they can customize menus to suit the style of your event. One should also find out from them if they are able to accommodate guest who have food allergies.

It is also important to inquire from the caterers if they work with fresh or frozen food. They should also tell you the beverage options you have including their costs and when you need to finalize the menu. In case you are not sure about the number of guests the caterers should tell you when they need the final number of the guests.

One should request for photographs of food which the caterers have served before at previous events. Here you will be looking at the presentation and portion size. It is true that nobody wants to be surprised with small serving portions or a funny looking plate. So you should see a set table which has dishes, glasses, silverware, butter dishes, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Check to ensure everything is up to your standard.

The contractor should have a good number of wait staff for your event. You do not want to experience a scenario whereby guests are more than servers and end up keeping guests waiting. The efficiency in the food service delivery may end up affecting the way the event is going to turn out. It is very crucial to make sure that the Dayton catering service you hire has a valid license and liability insurance coverage.




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