| Increasingly the answer to this question is yes. If | | | | seasoned roster of service staff. It goes without |
| your caterer is busy, it means they're busy | | | | saying that really exceptional service staff are |
| working in a whole host of venues in the city, | | | | drawn to well run catering companies. Like |
| dealing with decor, rentals and staffing- everything | | | | attracts like. |
| that is needed for an event. | | | | Staffing Requirements |
| Responsibility | | | | Making decisions about staffing levels is advice |
| Making your caterer your event planner puts the | | | | best heeded from your caterer. They know from |
| responsibility for your event under one roof- It | | | | the type of event, whether it be a sit-down |
| keeps things simple. Caterers are organization | | | | dinner or buffet, just how many service staff are |
| fanatics, if they've been in business for any length | | | | needed to bring the party off without a glitch. It |
| of time they have to be. They're trained to think | | | | needs to be said as well that bar tending is an art |
| of everything because though they've seen a lot, | | | | (especially if you're offering a full bar that includes |
| they haven't see it all. They expect the | | | | cocktails) and needs to be in experienced hands. |
| unexpected and can always devise a workable | | | | Lighting and Decor |
| solution. Generally speaking, responsibility is | | | | Lighting is often overlooked when planning decor |
| synonymous with liability. Whomever carries the | | | | and flower arrangements. Less can be much |
| insurance needs to be involved in the decision | | | | more when highlighted with proper lighting. |
| making process. Always check for insurance! | | | | Consider making food the feature by using |
| When conceiving an event, caterers are able to | | | | elevated displays with clear glass platters. Use |
| run their ideas through a "yes, but will it work | | | | fresh flower arrangements to act as focal points |
| filter". Or stated differently, the overall conception | | | | in drawing the eye to important areas,. Working |
| of a wedding might be where the excitement is, | | | | with candle light and lanterns are low-cost ways |
| but having the ability to tackle the details is where | | | | to add interest and set the mood without messy |
| the challenge is. Caterers love a challenge. | | | | electrical cords distracting from the look. |
| Cost | | | | Event Day |
| Caterers know a lot about event planning and are | | | | Coordinating an event is like conducting an |
| willing to share this knowledge at no charge as | | | | orchestra. Bringing disparate forces together into |
| part of their service. Hiring separate event | | | | one coherent whole can only be the job of one |
| planners for very large events makes complete | | | | person. Your caterer will know where everyone |
| sense, but for smaller ones, where price is an | | | | needs to be and at what time. Pacing the event |
| object, using your caterer could be the way to | | | | by controlling the flow of food and drink is of the |
| go. | | | | utmost importance. |
| Connections | | | | If entrusted with the task. your caterer could |
| They are a perfect point of contact in explaining | | | | very well be the best person to plan your party |
| the particular "ins and outs" of any venue or | | | | and execute it to the highest of standards. |
| service you might be considering for your event.. | | | | Caterers have a vested interest in making an |
| In a nutshell, you've caterer will probably be able | | | | event successful on all levels because the they |
| to tell you if what you're planning will actually fly.. | | | | realize their reputation is on the line as much as |
| Great caterers have strong relationships with | | | | yours. |
| rental companies as well as close connections to a | | | | |