Many have heard the horror stories of hiring a caterer that is less than worthy of their hard earned money. Read on to find out what can be avoided by picking a well-known, trusted company.
Food served all wrong- It's simple to pick the foods that everyone loves, and the tasting with a lesser known catering company may go well. However, when it comes to how the food is served that's when things go awry. Many caterers are great chefs, but when serving a larger group, they fall short. Things like warm desserts that should be cold, or hot soups and foods that are no longer even warm are common.
Be sure the caterer is keeping the food cool or warm the right way so that when it's served to guests it is perfect. In addition, be sure the menu chosen works well at the venue. An experienced food company will know this!
Having enough food - It's nothing short of embarrassing when the caterer runs out of food. Hungry guests are giving the planners the evil eye. Choosing the right amount of food depends on the number of guests, but so much more. It also is dependent on the event duration, type of food, type of event and the time of day. This is a lot to consider, but the right event caterer will have it under control.
Sick guests - This is even worse than the above issues. A professional caterer is trained to properly cook, transport, store and serve food in a safe and clean way. They should have a fleet of refrigerator trucks, warming units or coolers that are insulated to accommodate the event.
Rude workers - No matter the type of guests, the caterer, servers and anyone representing them should be extremely professional. They should be skilled at knowing the audience and making any adjustments necessary to keep them happy.
Late serving- A professional caterer will discuss the time for serving and stick to it. Further they should offer suggestions if the time seems off to them. Further, they'll know what works with when the event is taking place. If a light snack should come before the main course, if bread should be served ahead with salads, or if it should be self-service.
Not offering a menu choice - With so many guests that have nut allergies, who are vegetarians, who are dieting and so many more preferences not offering a choice of what's served will result in some very unhappy guests. The expert caterer will work with whatever limitations as long as they are relayed to the team ahead of time.
Some things to consider are as follows:
Planned budget
· What is the type and date of event?
· Venue - where is it? (make sure it's secured first)
· How many attendees or guests will be there?
· What are the potential allergies and diet requests?
· Type of meal desired - plated, buffet, stations
· What time the guests will arrive and when will they be served?
· Will there be drinks? What type?
· How long will the guests have to eat?
· What type of china, glasses, silverware will be used? Will the caterer give it?
Once all this is taken into account and discussed with the caterer, one can expect a successful event as long as they are working with one that is popular and carries great reviews.
Catering of Paris founded by executive chef Yuri Elie Amsellem promises to make any event one to remember with a philosophy of surpassing the client's expectations. Chef Yuri was born and raised in Lyon. He graduated from the reputable AINSB Culinary School and carries degrees in Bakery and Pastries earning him accolades from famous culinary publications. He is known for his exquisite Crepe recipes and "Pretzel Challah" which was featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times. He's had three restaurants since 2007, all successful. Now Catering of Paris offers creations for any size event including brunch, lunch, dinner, sweet buffet and of course, crepes! Browse menus and learn more at http://www.cateringofparis.com.
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