The caterer you choose for your wedding will have a huge impact on its success, not only in regards to the obvious food and service aspects, but also many other logistical concerns.
In large cases the caterer handles much of the set up and breakdown of your event. The food and service greatly affects how much your guests will enjoy your wedding. While many guests may not notice other facets of the event, everyone interacts with and forms an opinion on the food. Dining is something everyone takes part in, so it is noticeable if food isn't hot or wine and water glasses are not refilled, due to too few servers. Few things evoke memories like your sense of smell and taste, as demonstrated by Proust exalting Madeleine's in Remembrance of Things Past or the fictional food critic, Anton Ego being transported back to his childhood in the movie Ratatouille. A wonderful meal can become a cherished part of your wedding day memories.
Here are a few things to consider when choosing a caterer:
• Does your event site allow outside caterers?
• Do you have a certain type of food in mind? • Do you want a caterer to provide complete event planning or just the catering?
Once you know what you're looking for, browse caterer websites or ask for referrals from family, friends, or event professionals that you're working with. Good questions to ask a caterer include:
Generally, the more expensive the caterer, the more custom the experience.
Do you have an event manager for each event?
A salesperson may be charming but that won't matter if the kitchen staff isn't skilled.
• Do you offer tastings before booking, after booking, or not at all? It varies regionally, but many caterers now charge for tastings, which for a couple hundred dollars is a worthwhile investment.
• Will the chef at the tasting be at my event?
TOWN'S DELIGHT, THE CATERER is a professional food service company that offers the best solution for your event management and catering requirements. It also provides clients with creatively decorated venues intended to make every occasion memorable and special.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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