Thursday, August 28, 2014

Finding The Best Catering Services

By Colette Foreman


Weddings, birthdays, graduation celebration, corporate dinners or baby showers can be extra special when you hire the best catering service. It can actually make or break that one grand moment. With the many catering companies today, it is both easy and hard to find the best service. It is easy because you have a lot of choices, but it is hard because among them, you need to get the best deal.

Acquire the necessary information you need to get a caterer. Relatives and closest friends can give you good referrals or recommendations. You can also visit potential catering services in Lekki Lagos so you will also know their availability on your event. Do not limit yourself and always look for the offer that would fit for the event you are planning.

Previous customers can give you better reviews on the caterer. Ask those who really tried booking for a specific occasion not those who were just mere guests. Though they can evaluate the service of the working staff, but remember that you will plan the event not attend an event. Compare all the information you gathered. When you already have a potential list of caterers, start contacting them.

One of the mistakes in planning is forgetting the estimated budget for the event. Decide how much you can spend. When you cannot afford for a grand preparation, do not force it. Usually, catering services already have package deals that would suit for specific budget range. Be sure to get the best deal by maximing all your resources.

It would be easier for a caterer if the occasion has a theme. They will have an idea on the specifications or concept you want to achieve. If you cannot think of it yet, you can ask suggestions from them. Always put in mind that from menu to freebies, everything will be carefully selected according to the concept. Better discuss to the company the kind of feel you wish to aim on that day.

Weddings for example, have varying theme depending on the couple. The caterer, will then suggest their ideas for the event most especially for the menu. Food is one big factor to consider that a wedding is thoroughly planned. Schedule tasting sessions with the company so that you will have more time in selecting the best menu.

The best catering company may also offer shuttle services. For corporate events, if it is an off site setting, they can pick up guests from hotels or airports to the venue of the occasion. But, this means additional service fee.

The service staff of the company also plays a salient role. They have to be working with the company long enough and have been into many events. The most successful event is achievable when planners and implementors work hand in hand.

Planning can be tough, but it is the implementation that is even tougher. Think before you decide booking on a certain company. Just be sure that you already have all the necessary and significant knowledge on the caterer. You sure do not want to end up falling on incompetent companies.




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