Selecting a Corporate Caterer
Posted by Chef Jeff Grundy | Filed under Business
Our present day society basically requires the serving of food at celebration events. Try and think of the last time your were at a party that did not offer food?
In fact, many people attend these events primarily for the free food that they expect to be served. While enjoying food is a fun part of any social event preparing the food can be a stressful, time consuming process. In order to save time and effort consider hiring a caterer for your next event.
By using an experienced catering company, the event is much more enjoyable for the hostess. Parties are meant to be fun, not spending the whole evening stuck in the kitchen. Additionally the caterers’ ideas and suggestions can help make the event a grand success.
When choosing a cater be careful to compare similar options. There are three towns surrounding where I live. Cartersville, Rome and Kennesaw yet each will have a different pricing structure and offerings.
When hiring for a corporate event, be sure and check experience and references. If your goal is to impress your clients, don’t take a chance on an unknown caterer.
Caterers are known to drive long distances, yet finding one closer to your location can be a bonus. It is easier on the caterer and reduces the possibility of traffic problems or car problems. It makes much more sense to hire a local from Cartersville or Kennesaw than some one from Canton where I live.
There are several established, professional, catering companies currently operating in Rome Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, and Cartersville Georgia.
Budget is another important factor when choosing a catering company. Before you begin looking into catering companies take a moment and determine how much you would spend on food and serving supplies if you prepared the food yourself.
Once you have determined this amount remember it when the time comes to get quotes from caterers. Expect to be quoted the amount you would have spent preparing the food yourself plus a bit extra to cover transportation, set up, serving, and cleaning up.
If you are a good cook, paying a caterer may seem excessive. Keep in mind all the time and worry they will save you. Not only in planning and preparing but mostly in cooking and clean up.
Chef Jeff Grundy has been in food service for over 30 years. He and his wife Marge run Gourmet On The Go Catering out of a commercial kitchen in their residence . Please visit their Corporate Catering Site for more information. Communities served Rome Georgia, Kennesaw Georgia, and Cartersville Georgia.
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