When it comes to the guests' enjoyment of any event, food is just as important as the event itself. If you are planning an event, you will most likely be relying on catering professionals to plan a phenomenal menu and deliver tantalizing food that will leave a lasting impression with your guests, but we've learned that there is a lot more to catering than just great food. Here is what we think is important:
1. Responsiveness and Involvement
“Many caterers will claim to have the best-tasting food made with the freshest ingredients at the most competitive price, but it is a rare quality for one to be both quick to return calls and emails and open to critiques and new ideas,” says Cheryl Lynn Foster-Gerton, owner of An Essential Event. We feel that the caterer should be truly concerned about meeting the client's needs and ensuring that they are happy with the end result. If they are not asking many questions, this may be a red flag.
2. Willingness to provide tastings
How will you know what the food is like unless you try samples? We strongly encourage tastings, so much that we provide them for free. We believe it's a perk that comes with event planning - trying new dishes and deciding which one to choose for your special day.
3. It's not just about the food
When selecting a caterer, remember that you are hiring them for high quality food, beverage and service. Delicious food with horrible service will inevitably leave your guests with a bad taste. We recommend that you inquire about the staff e.g. number of servers and years of experience. Read testimonials, too.
With so many Indian caterers out there, how do you choose the right one? Here are some tips to help you decide.
Do: Have a good idea of how many guests will be attending the event.
Don't: Compromise on Service. People will remember the service just as much as the food, so make sure its second to none.
Do: Ask to attend an event they are catering. Why would they say no? It's a great way for you to observe the servers' demeanor, attentiveness to guests, and ability to overcome unforeseen challenges.
Don't: Stress about the little things. Yes, it would be cool to have Tacos hanging on pegs. But there's no need to fret about leaving a good impression with your guests, especially if you have done your due diligence before deciding on a vendor.
Most of all, trust your gut.
Not only should they serve extremely delicious food, but your caterer should genuinely want to help make your dreams come true. Keep an eye out for following features available with catering packages for your peace of mind.
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