| Hosting an informal get-together or formal event | | | | your guests. Too much food would go to waste |
| can be stressful on a person, especially when | | | | and be an unnecessary cost, while too little food |
| they are planning the decorations, seating and | | | | would cause an embarrassing situation where |
| entertainment for the party. In order to ensure | | | | some guests simply wouldn't have anything to |
| you have enough time to handle the necessary | | | | eat. Therefore, it is very important that you |
| duties of hosting a party, as well as having | | | | provide the caterer with an accurate estimate on |
| enough free time to enjoy yourself, hire a | | | | the amount of guests you'll have at the event. |
| catering company to prepare and serve the food. | | | | Make sure you receive a detailed copy of the |
| Among all the duties a host must perform when | | | | contract you sign with the caterer and be clear |
| throwing a party, food preparation takes the | | | | on exactly what services the catering company |
| longest. You certainly won't want to be stuck in | | | | will provide. There are events in which you may |
| the kitchen preparing a meal while your guests | | | | need table service, such as a formal sit-down |
| are relaxing and enjoying the party in the next | | | | dinner. Other informal gatherings may only require |
| room. A reputable catering company will provide | | | | the food to be delivered. Depending on your |
| your next event with the appropriate type and | | | | specific needs, a reputable catering company will |
| amount of food. For example, a baby shower | | | | be happy provide you with the service you |
| during the afternoon might include a cheese tray | | | | require for your event. |
| and some prepared finger sandwiches, as well as | | | | Depending on your budget, you may wish to |
| a beverage. Grander, more elaborate events, | | | | consider using plastic or paper plates & plastic |
| such as a wedding reception, require more | | | | flatware, which can be discarded after use. Even |
| planning and customization of the menu. | | | | for more formal gatherings, disposable dinnerware |
| An experienced caterer will work with you to | | | | has been made to look elegant and is durable |
| determine the most appropriate menu for your | | | | enough for a large meal. Ceramic plates and |
| party or event. If you are choosing the food for | | | | silverware will need to be washed, which could be |
| your wedding reception, provide the caterer with | | | | an added cost. |
| some ideas of the type of menu you would like. | | | | Planning a party requires a lot of time and effort |
| Then you can schedule a tasting, where the | | | | spent on making sure every detail meets your |
| caterer will prepare you a sample of the meal for | | | | approval. Taking the food preparation out of the |
| you to eat so you can be sure the food meets | | | | equation will allow you to spend more time with |
| your approval. | | | | your guests and enjoy yourself. Hire a catering |
| The caterer will need to know a specific | | | | company for your next event - big or small. You |
| headcount a few days before the event in order | | | | and your guests will have a great time while |
| to prepare the appropriate amount of food for | | | | enjoying delicious food. |