What to Consider When Hiring a Professional Caterer
Regardless of whether you’re holding a small intimate birthday party or a large business seminar, a professional caterer may be exactly what you need. Food and drink is an important part of any event.
Caterers are there to add value to your event, whether it’s by providing a five-course meal with waiters, a buffet for a wedding reception, or finger food for a conference. There are plenty of reasons to hire a caterer. If you’re in the process of looking for one, however, don’t just grab your laptop and start contacting caterers in the neighborhood. Make it easier for yourself (and your caterer) by considering these four important things beforehand:
1 – When the event is being held
You need to know when your event will take place if you want to book a caterer. During the planning process, chances are you have a couple of potential dates but haven’t settled on a final date. Sure, you could call for more information about what your potential caterer can offer. However, you won’t be able to get as much done if you don’t have a final date in mind. It’s important to remember that weekend slots fill up quickly so if you’re planning a weekend event, make sure you book a caterer further ahead of time.
2 – The number of people you will have to serve
A range will suffice when it comes to the number of people you have to serve. Most experienced caterers can work with that. However, it has to be a realistic range. A caterer can probably work with a range of 40 to 50. A range of 50 to 100, however, is very different. Make sure you have a good idea of how many people will be attending prior to getting in touch with a caterer.
3 – Where your event is being held
Caterers who have been in business for some time usually have worked with many different venues and may even be able to help you find one if you haven’t settled on one yet. That being said, it would be better for both you and the caterer to settle on a location ahead of time. This makes it possible for them to give you a better price estimate. It will also help a lot with regard to the planning.
4 – The amount of money you want to spend
Some people don’t know or don’t want to share the amount of money they’re willing to spend on a caterer. However, it would be a good idea to set up a budget. This will make it easier for you to rule out ones that are definitely out of your budget and consider those that you can afford.
Wrapping up
It’s important to consider the basic information of your event prior to getting in touch with potential catering companies. This is not only because you’ll be forced to get started on the planning but also because you’ll be setting yourself up to plan effectively. It’s understandable that you may not have every single little detail figured out. However, the basics are important. Besides, great caterers may be able to help you figure out those little details and host an incredible event. Caterers specialize in using food and drink to add value to an event. Those with significant experience have attended and worked hundreds or even thousands of events. They’ll be able to give you tips on how to make sure your event runs smoothly.
When your event is successful, your caterer’s work has been successful too. By making sure your basic details are worked out ahead of time, you’ll be setting both you and your caterer up for success!
Elegant Touch specialises in catering services in Perth, get in touch today to see how we can help.
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