Friday, March 16, 2018

Business Catering For Corporate Events

By Dennis Cook


Companies hold so many different types of events - conferences, meetings, seminars, and customer appreciation functions are just a few of the more common gatherings. The groups of people who attend these all have one thing in common - they are hungry and they need to be fed, especially if the functions are more than a few hours long. Business catering is a booming business that is designed to provide meals and snacks to these individuals.

Morning events usually require gallons of fresh, hot coffee. Sweet rolls, fresh fruit, and juices may be offered for a casual continental breakfast. If a more bountiful meal is required, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, breakfast potatoes, and biscuits may be offered.

There are also snacks that are usually provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon. These stations include beverages such as coffee, tea, water, and sodas. Foods may consist of brownies, cookies, chips, and candy. There are many caterers who have become very creative with these breaks by using a theme to decide on what is to be served.

A few of these very unique ideas include a nacho station with toppings such as tortilla chips, melted cheese, ground beef, chicken fajita meat, jalapenos, and salsa for everyone to enjoy. A movie theme would also be appropriate with hot buttered popcorn straight from a popcorn machine, boxed movie candy, and sodas. If you have several coffee lovers, a coffee bar may be in order complete with regular and decaf coffee, cinnamon sticks, shaved chocolate, whipped cream and flavored creamers or syrups.

Buffet lunches are usually served for these types of groups. Some of these buffets may have unique themes to make them more enticing and interesting. The foods could be a Mexican buffet, deli buffet, fajita or taco bar, salad line, or even hot dogs and hamburgers with all the toppings. The desserts that are offered are usually of a very simple fare so attendees can bring them back into the seminar or meeting if they so desire. Cookies, bars, and brownies are the most common.

Many of those who attend business meetings, seminars, and conferences engage in working lunches. It is possible to get very creative with these boxed meals. They don't always have to consist of ham and cheese or turkey and Swiss sandwiches. Luncheon sandwiches can be served on a variety of bread items which may include croissants or hoagie buns.

At the end of the working day, an open bar with appetizers and mini desserts may be offered to the attendees. This will allow them to network further and continue any business discussions they may have engaged in during the day. The bar could include wine, beer, mixed drinks, and sodas. The appetizers could be a simple array of meatballs, chicken wings, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and mini brownies and cookies.

This type of catering can be a huge opportunity for a caterer. It is far less stressful than providing services for a wedding and can be much steadier work. The potential for growth is almost unlimited if quality products and services are provided to the corporate customers.




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