Choosing A Caterer

Choosing a caterer to take care of food and refreshments for your event isn’t a particularly hard job, but it’s worth giving it a bit of time and thought to make sure you get the best possible service. Our guide offers some top tips for choosing the right caterer. Firstly, know your event inside out. Think about what you’re looking for and make sure you know when and where it will be held so caterers will be able to tell you straight away whether or not they’re available.

Make sure you know what services and other requirements there will be for your event as some caterers have specialties that may or may not be appropriate for what you want. For example you may wish to consider: whether you want your catering to focus on the food from any particular country, whether your guests have any special requirements (such as vegetarianism or religious needs), whether your event is social or professional, if you want a buffet or a formal meal.

Your next task to make a list of all the caterers who could do the job. It’s a good idea to get recommendations from friends or colleagues as word of mouth can often be the best advertising. If you have a florist or hired venue for your event, you should also ask them if there are any good caterers they work with regularly as they often have established professional relationships. Failing that, you can get a comprehensive list of caterers from the internet or your phone book.

So, you’ve got your list and now it’s time to narrow down your options. Call your prospective caterers to talk about your event. Find out if they’re available on the day of the event and discuss your budget with them to make sure it’s feasible for both of you. Get all the detail you can about the sort of food and service they offer to make sure it matches your needs. Make sure they’re insured and have all the necessary licenses, as well as willing to accommodate you.

After your phone calls, eliminate any options you don’t think are appropriate and then arrange to meet the rest of the caterers face-to-face to discuss your needs. You should ask them to come up with a catering proposal for your event so you can compare the different offers and make an informed decision. It’s also a good idea to look at photographs of their previous events. All good caterers will be happy to let you do this, so get as much information as you can before making your final decision.

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