A good rule of thumb is that you should spend the majority of the first meeting answering questions and communicating your vision. Specialties Not every caterer is the best match for your event. Specify what ideas you have for the menu and the type of presentation you would like to see. When selecting a caterer, base it on the function, not just who you have used in the past.
The atmosphere for a company lunch is different from a wedding reception and the food should reflect that. Flexibility Caterers should be willing to accommodate you, not the other way around. While most have a standard menu, look for a caterer that will adapt their offerings to meet your requirements. Tastings Never shy away from tasting the menu. The best way to decide if the caterer is the best fit for your event and to fine tune the menu is to attend a tasting and sample the items.
This is your event and you want to ensure that you and your guest enjoy the food. The contract should clearly define the food, drinks and services the caterer will provide and when it is expected. Menus, services, pricing and other negotiated points of interest should all be included. Be sure to discuss with your caterer what items would be considered an upgrade. Also, discuss the plan for leftover food. The contract should protect you, holding the caterer to the agreed upon set of standards, but should also protect the caterer from non-payment.
It is possible to change some menu items after booking but it may incur an additional cost. Menu prices are exclusive of GST and delivery charge. For online orders, it is advised to book 48 hours in advance. Orange Clove Image: Orange Clove. A perfect caterer for the young: Young ladies and men, are you looking for a great caterer for your birthday party, graduation celebration, or even your big events like engagement and wedding parties?
And want your special event must be fun, creative, and stylish to leave a memorable time on you and your guests? Let Orange Clove fulfill your dream.
This caterer knows how to blow your guests away with a dazzling thematic setup, perfectly fits your hobbies and taste. Wonderful selection of desserts: If you or your guests have a sweet tooth, Orange Clove will surely make your party melt with its wide selection of delicious desserts.
An array of beautiful and yummy dessert items served in small glasses, mini fruit tarts, and cakes on the tables will delight the whole party. The sweetness level is just nice to make everybody want more. FOOD: Food is appetizing with high-quality standards. Food portions are sufficient for everyone.
Buffet table is presented nicely and neatly, always adorned with fresh flowers. Staff is friendly, professional, and well-trained. Service crews are attentive and always around to assist both the host and guests when necessary. Buffet express is available with minimum booking of 3 hours in advance. A minimum of 72 hours is required to be entitled to a discount.
There is no cancellation charge if written notice is received not later than 2 working days before the function date. Purple Sage Image: Purple Sage. Beautiful setups: Setups done by Purple Sage are surprising and impeccable. They will give you many creative suggestions.
Beyond impressive ideas, Purple Sage has sophisticated approaches to make your events unforgettable. This also applies if you were recommended through a friend. Be sure to check online sources as well. This may seem like an obvious one, but cost is important, especially since catering costs can become exorbitant, and quickly. Be sure to weigh your options, and look out for hidden event budget fees.
As soon as you find out who you want to hire, make sure they are certified by meeting the basic requirements as mandated by health departments and insurance agencies. Be sure to ask how the food will be prepared, as well as delivered if it is being taken care of offsite. This element should also be considered in your event budget, as well as in your master event timelines. It is a more affordable option to have your food cooked offsite, but it only works for certain meals.
There are limitations to doing this, but there are also cost-friendly benefits. You can still have a great chef that prepares meals offsite and that work perfectly for you, but make sure you have a firm grasp of how everything will be done before saying yes. Finding out that their staff was chock-full of photographers and writers and no chef the night of the event would be a major disappointment.
This is a quality that should be expected from any of your vendors, but especially in a caterer. From the aesthetics of the food to the clauses written explicitly in your contract, the details are crucial. Make sure you and your caterer have discussed everything in the contract so there are no surprises in the end and all the kinks are worked out prior to your event.
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