subject: How To Select The Ideal Catering Services For Your London Venues [print this page] Selecting the right caterer is often daunting, as it requires great effort. For any of the special events in your life, whether it is a birthday party, wedding reception or any other social gathering, catering plays a prominent role. It is significant to know how to select he services of any caterer that fit your pockets and satisfies your guests too.
There are many catering services to supply your event in a London Venue, just make sure you have conducted enough research into the company, and check that the venues you would like to use accept outside catering.
Looking for the Right Services
Selecting the best cuisine plays a major role in the success of an event. This also helps in leaving an everlasting impression on the guests invited.
Budget: It is important to discuss your budget with your caterer before you finally hire them. The type of menu you select will decide your budget, check what the cost is per person, and if the price quotes includes VAT or not. You can go for either buffet catering or a sit down service , If elderly people are expected in your gathering, sit down catering may be preferred.
Type of Food: The quality and taste of food should be checked thoroughly before of the caterer you are planning to book, so if possible ask for a food testing, or sampling menu. Double check how many people at your event have dietary requirements, vegetarians, vegan, lactose intolerant, wheat intolerant etc , your caterer should be able to come up with alternatives
Decorating and Theme: Some catering services offer amazing themes and decorations of chairs, tables and linens, check if they provide this services and see how much it costs to hire. Selecting a a theme will add charm to your celebration, simple tweaks to your crockery, or how food is garnished can also help enhance the theme.
Check the basics before you finally book them:
1.Is there availability on your date
2.How much catering does it do in a year and how long it has been in business
3.Has it ever catered at the venue hired by you
4.Will there be a dedicated event coordinator provided by the catering services
All the above factors will decide that whether the selected caterer will meet your expectations or not. Selecting a right caterer is often a daunting task but these tips are sure to overcome much of your hassle.
