6 reasons to hire a caterer for your next event
Whether you’re hosting a special dinner party with friends, a milestone birthday celebration, or a corporate team-building retreat, working with an experienced catering service gives an event a professional touch that your guests are sure to appreciate. “Enlisting the help of culinary experts to plan, prepare and execute your event menu can save you significant time and energy, which allows you to stay relaxed and be fully present while enjoying your special day,” explains Savoury City founder Donna Wadsworth.
Here are six great reasons why you should consider hiring a professional caterer for your next social or business event.
Save time and stress in the kitchen
Feeding a crowd often means spending days menu planning, shopping for groceries, preparing in the kitchen, and tidying up messy cookware and dishes after the main event. A full-service catering team will orchestrate every aspect of your event menu from start to finish, taking care of all the details you might not have the time, energy, or expertise to handle on your own. “Knowing that the food and drinks for your event will be organized, served, and cleared away by a team of dedicated professionals is sure to give you peace of mind,” says Donna. “Plus, bringing in a caterer will also take the pressure off well-meaning friends and family who might feel obligated to make a dish for your party or step in to help clean up.”
Get culinary inspiration
Not sure where to start when planning the menu for your big event? Caterers can offer plenty of suggestions for creative food and drink options, service styles, presentation, and décor ideas that will set the right tone for any occasion. Event planners that enlist a catering service will gain access to a wide variety of great-tasting set and customized menus that feature specialized cuisines and imaginative dishes that are expertly prepared by talented chefs. Savoury City’s culinary experts and event specialists are on the pulse of the latest party trends and can share creative menu suggestions and out-of-the-box ideas that will leave your guests suitably impressed.
Reduce food waste
Determining how much food to serve your guests can be a challenge when hosting an event for a big crowd, which is why so much food typically goes to waste when throwing a party. Caterers have years of experience in portion control and planning menus for groups of all sizes. So, whether you’re feeding an intimate group of 10 or a big gathering of 300, a professional catering service can estimate just how much food you’ll need to provide to ensure no one goes hungry without being wasteful.
Accommodate dietary restrictions with ease
Menu planning for a large group means there are a wide range of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and preferences from picky eaters to keep in mind to ensure everyone on your guestlist is happy and well-fed. “A qualified catering team will have plenty of experience when it comes to accommodating special dietary requests,” notes Donna. “At Savoury City, we’re used to providing our clients with customized menu alternatives and modifications with minimal effort or added expense.”
Focus on your other event-planning tasks
Whether you’re hosting a party with friends and family or a corporate gathering for clients and colleagues, planning and executing a successful event can be an overwhelming process with many moving parts to think about. Enlisting professional support to make sure all the food and drink elements are taken care of will give you more time and energy to dedicate to the various other details that go into planning an event, including choosing the right setting, sending out invitations, selecting décor, and booking the entertainment. A well-established catering company can also connect you with venues, florists, party rental companies, musicians, and many more trusted vendors that can help pull off a memorable event.
Don’t miss out on the event
When hosting a big gathering, it’s easy to get stuck in the kitchen or spend the whole evening running around taking care of your guests, which means you’ll spend very little time actually enjoying your event. “Putting a caterer in charge of arranging the cheese board, filling drinks, and clearing plates will give you the opportunity to eat, drink, and socialize with friends and family,” says Donna. “And if you’re hosting a work-related event, bringing in a professional caterer will help you focus on getting down to business with your team members and increase your overall productivity.”
When it comes to hosting an event, everyone remembers the food, for better or worse. Teaming up with an experienced catering service like Savoury City Catering for your next event will ensure that all of your guests – including you – are well taken care of on the big day.