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Saturday 30 August 2014

How To Choose Burnaby Catering Companies

By Mattie MacDonald


When planning for a event there is an often a lot to consider. One of the big issues to think about is the food that you serve. It can be hard to know how much is needed for an event and you may not necessarily able to get it all together yourself. This is why it is worth looking for Burnaby catering companies to do the work for you.

The type of event will affect various aspects of numerous details. For example if you have a lot of people you will need a large venue. This in turn will affect the size of the catering company that you have to hire in order to provide food for all your guests. This may sound simple but it is easy to forget in the middle of planning.

However for certain types of food it is not so easy to serve it neatly. Therefore having professionals serve is often a better option in order to make it easier to clean up at the end of the day. Furthermore there is the advantage of having someone there to explain what is available and what people may or may not like.

When contacting a company it is important to be aware of the needs of your guests. Some people may have specific dietary needs. You need to contact your guests as soon as possible so that the caterers can prepare for this. A good example of this is vegetarians. The danger is that some companies may have options as something they have to have rather than something people will enjoy.

The next level is hot food that is good but also simple. This may be the best option if you are hiring a venue for a special occasion but you also have a tight budget and are not looking to spend too much. Indeed sometimes it is better to keep it simple and have fewer items that are what people want.

It is also important to ask about what kind of services they have to offer. For example if you have a lower budget you may want to find out if you can serve the food yourself rather than paying for employees to serve them. This is something that a company should clarify when you contact them.

It is worth contacting companies and caterers in person as well as sampling the food that they have to offer. There are two main types of companies to consider when choosing someone for your venue. The most experienced companies tend to be confident and able to demonstrate why they can handle events. However sometimes newer companies can be useful as they are often keen to prove themselves and spread vital word of mouth to get more work. With good word of mouth they can get more work!

You can find numerous companies online in your local area that offer catering services. It is worth contacting at least three so that you can gauge who offers the best options for you. Check online to find more information as well as reviews and feedback to find the ideal caterers to suit your needs.




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