Special occasions often require special attention. From good planning to better execution, staging a memorable event often require attention, time and resources which can be difficult to squeeze in between time for office, work and family.
How Catering Services Help
A catering service company is quick-fix solution to all these. Of course, catering services can only provide very particular services in terms of food preparation and serving. However, they allow families, groups and even individuals to focus their energy on other aspects of event the events. As I found out in many family occasion, all you need is find the best catering service provider and you can be assured of the best preparation and execution of your events needs.
During my first few tries in contracting food catering services, it was a hit-or-miss thing since I did not know much about the subject. Despite researching on the best caterer in our area, my first few tries were relative failure and always found something missing from the caterers I hired. Here are a few lessons after multiple experiences with various caterers:
Considerations when Getting Catering Service
Price is the most important consideration in selecting a catering service company. Some companies provide packages computed at daily rates for a certain number of participants with additional cost per head while others provide per-person rates regardless of number of expected guests. Some companies provide discounted packages for three-course meals but charge differently for lunch and dinner. Normally however for large dinners, buffet type is the best option with rates computed per plate. For smaller ones, hiring additional sit down service or wait staff can be value-for-money since the cost for per plate computation versus sit-down service can only be a difference of $10-12 per person among affordable catering service providers although more lavish companies may charge higher.
Secondly, or perhaps arguably more important is the food. Many budget-friendly Singapore catering companies offer almost the same quality and range of options as most high-end caterers which include choices of local cuisines as well as European, Mediterranean and American delicacies. For more culturally-sensitive groups, a number of Singaporean catering services now offer affordable Vietnamese, Thai and Malaysian halal food buffet packages. One of the better catering services I have found in this regard are the healthy catering services that provide diet catering meals or diet sets for the more health conscious.
After considering budget and price vis-à-vis the type of food offered by a catering service, it is important to know the range of service a caterer can offer. Getting a cheap package do not necessarily meant getting the best service especially since there are mid-range Singapore catering services companies that provide extensive services while remaining affordable. Choosing a catering company that is affiliated with the venue you have selected is usually the best option since these caterers will no longer need additional supplies and this will help reduce their rates and minimize their charges. These affordable catering companies can also provide more services like venue preparation or even lights and sounds arrangements since they already have working relationships with the venue. In my experience, catering companies not affiliated with the venue can offer limited logistic services and might need supplies like linens, glassware, plates, silverware even tables and chairs and this may also involve additional charges or costs.
Then finally, never over-look the catarer’s cleaning protocols. Those that provide catering plus cleaning utility services in their package are truly value-for-money. Although I have had experience with smaller companies with few staff that charged additional clean-up expenses due to lack of personnel, I found that the cleaning assistance is still worth the extra dollar.
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