| You want what is best for your guests, but you | | | | glamour that you're looking for. Or the opposite |
| shouldn't have to carry the burden through the | | | | may be true. |
| evening. Enjoy your event more by picking the | | | | • Staff: What does the catering service |
| right catering company. | | | | supply in terms of staffing? Will they be able to |
| But what goes into choosing the right catering | | | | provide the service that you need for the event? |
| company? We've listed some considerations here | | | | Find a catering company that will address your |
| that you should make before investing in catering. | | | | guests' needs to at least your expectations. They |
| By paying attention to these simple suggestions, | | | | should be on hand to attend your guests as well |
| you can focus on your guests-not the service. | | | | as setting up and taking down the decorations |
| • Budget: Find out what your catering | | | | and food stands. Your catering company may also |
| company is going to charge up front. Having a | | | | have bartenders for hire to serve your guests. |
| meal served to your guests will be more | | | | • Food: Last and most importantly, what type |
| expensive than a buffet. Also, the more the | | | | of food will the caterers provide? While you most |
| caterer has to provide in terms of supplies, the | | | | likely can't taste the food before it is served, you |
| more they'll likely charge. Explain your vision to | | | | can ask if it is local, organic, and fresh. If you will |
| your catering company and they will give you a | | | | be having vegetarian guests, find out what the |
| quote or let you know if your budget is | | | | vegetarian options are as well. Do they cater |
| reasonable. | | | | drinks and desert? Finally, what sort of kitchen |
| • Atmosphere & Decorations: How much | | | | space will they need to prepare the food? Ask if |
| will the catering company provide in terms of | | | | they can bring the food ready to eat if they |
| decorations? Will they be hanging balloons or | | | | won't have any food prep area. |
| lighting candles? Ask about the little things like | | | | Finding the right catering service shouldn't be the |
| table cloths and silverware. Make sure the | | | | most difficult part of planning an event if you |
| company is able to provide the items you need to | | | | keep in mind these few items. Asking the right |
| achieve the atmosphere you're looking for. A | | | | questions will ensure that you can relax and |
| catering company that specializes in childhood | | | | entertain your guests while your caterers do the |
| events may not be able to provide the level of | | | | work. |