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Are you planning an event? Here are features to look for in catering services so your event is a success.
Adaptable
You may take a lot of time and resources to plan your event. Still, something unexpected may happen and threaten to make your event unsuccessful. Your catering company must be able to respond to mishaps and any unforeseen crises. As you make your enquiries, ask each company how it previously handled unforeseen circumstances at other events.
Venue
If the catering company comes with the venue, select a venue that can impress your guests and make serving meals and drinks easier. Outdoor catering allows your guests to benefit from the fresh air while offering a rustic setting for the event. For example, you can select an outdoor amphitheater, gardens, or park.
Here are other benefits of outdoor catering:
- More working space – Indoor areas, such as a hall or room, have limited space. But the open space outdoors allows you to include many features like a seating area and a buffet table.
- Live entertainment – You can combine outdoor catering with fun activities like BBQs and garden games to entertain guests as they eat.
- Cost-effective – Outdoor catering doesn’t require renting extra indoor spaces. The result is cheaper catering.
You can still choose indoor catering, particularly if the weather may turn inhospitable on the day of your event.
Electricity
Effective catering requires several electronic appliances such as a heating device, fridge, and cooler. These appliances require an appropriate and consistent power supply. If the power goes out, food preparation may stop, and some food items may go bad. Hence, in addition to a consistent electric supply from the mains power, you may need to have a power backup, such as a portable generator.
Bylaws
If you choose to hold you event at a private residence or a former home that has been converted into an event center, you will need to do your due diligence on local ordinances. Some neighbourhoods have laws that govern the conduct of outdoor events. For example, a special license may be necessary before you can schedule bartending services.
To know the specific rules that will affect your event, consult the property owner and local municipal officials.
Food variety and options
The primary responsibility of a caterer is to prepare and serve healthy, tasty, and fresh meals. But a great caterer should also have the experience to provide variety and options to the guests. This is especially true if you are hosting a large party with guests who have different tastes and preferences. In addition, the meals should be memorable to make the event memorable as well.
Presentation
The taste of food at your function is important, but the presentation is equally important. Many guests will decide whether they want to eat a specific cuisine based on how the meal appears. Hence, a good caterer requires proper cutlery and other food-handling materials. In addition, the chefs and waiters must be presentable, clean, and polite.
Attention to detail
Ultimately, good catering boils down to tiny aspects of the catering service. Simple things, like the arrangement of tables, food presentation, and decor, will significantly influence the impression of the catering service on your guests. You can only achieve a high level of attention to detail if you have an organized team. It would be best if you also had a checklist and a plan to avoid forgetting anything.
Time
You will have to serve many guests within a short period. Without proper planning and organization, some guests may have to wait many minutes or even hours to get their meals. Superior catering services require a system to serve all guests quickly.
The success of your event depends on the choice of your catering service. Temptations Catering is a professional catering company that offers timely and high-quality catering services. Contact us for more information.