Organizing, planning, and hosting an event of any size is a large task. The long list of to-dos and only so much time before the day of your event. This long list can make the entire process a stressful ordeal. In our minds, events are supposed to be fun and enjoyable – both before and the day of. A large portion of planning for an event is food – knowing the number of people you need to feed, figuring out what food you want to serve, preparing the food, serving the food, and cleaning up once your guests leave. Below, we share with you five important reasons to consider on why you should consider hiring a caterer for your next event.
Create a List of Needs
One of the most important things that you must do before reaching out to a catering businesses is to create a full list of needs for the party, including the date and time of the event, number of attendees, location and setting of the party, whether or not there is a kitchen or at least refrigerator on-site, and whether or not you would like the caterer to provide alcohol for your event catering. Also, make sure that your list of needs is well-written and consistent throughout all your conversations with the various catering companies, ensuring that you receive accurate quotes that match your needs.
Determine Your Catering Budget
Perhaps the most important element dictating the results of your party catering is the amount of money that you have in your budget for the caterer. Most catering services start out at $25+ a person, and the price will go up as additional features are requested, such as a wait staff, alcohol, fancy serving platters, rented tables, chairs, and linens, etc… are included. Before you reach out to the first set of catering companies, make sure to create a hard budget for your event.
What About the Menu?
Another important consideration is the type of food served, the variety found in the party catering Albuquerque menu, and whether or not the company offers vegetarian or other styles that match your participant’s dietary restrictions. Also, consider the type of ethnic food offered. Mexican food is very popular in the United States and is considered a good option for corporate events. Another cuisine, like Indian or Thai food, is delicious and may be appreciated by some of your more adventurous guests, but may be considered too foreign for a typical business function.
How Is Food Served?
Depending on the type of event that you are organizing, this may be the single most important factor in choosing a party catering business is their ability to make the event look professional. Let Sarah Brown’s Catering staff create a professional menu and aesthetic for your next professional event.
Taste It!
Your catering preparation is never complete until you taste test the menu in-person. One of the last, but most important steps, in securing catering Albuquerque is to stop by the restaurant and test the food in-person, making sure that the food matches the descriptions and that the taste is up to your standards. Before going into the restaurant, make sure to inquire whether the tasting step is included in the overall package price or whether you will be expected to pay more for it.
Alcohol
Another key issue that you will want to discuss with your caterer and own team is whether you intend to serve alcohol at your event. Some catering package comes with beer pairings over five courses; however, do discuss custom alcohol serving options with you to meet your needs. Not all event catering Albuquerque has this option, so make sure that your catering company has an active alcohol license before signing a contract.
Attention to Detail
Look out for a catering company that will take time to perfect and present your food and beverage options in a way that will wow your guests. Choose the catering staff who have the skills, experience, and patience to make your vision a reality. Also, one that can adapt to any venue environment to make sure your food and beverages fit the scene and look perfect.
Tables and Decorations
One of the most important, but frequently, forgotten elements of catering is figuring out beforehand who is in-charge of the rental equipment, such as tables, chairs, linens, silverware, and glassware. A party with food but without any of the above items would be a strange party indeed!
When you’re planning your next event, really consider the time and how you will realistically get everything done. Turning over the food portion of your event to a catering company like Sarah Brown’s Catering can let you focus on other planning essentials and the bigger picture – enjoying your party and spending quality time with your guests. They provide reliable and professional services in Great Neck, New York. Get in touch soon!
You made a good point that taste tests are important to also consider when planning to hire event caterers. I’d like to find a good service like that because I plan to look for a good caterer soon because I plan to have a small gathering for my daughter’s birthday soon. Catering services will surely make the planning for what food to serve a lot simpler.