Food and drinks are an important aspect of most events but arranging for them can be challenging. Professional caterers supply everything from food/drink items to service and cutlery. If you choose the right one, your event will be memorable and successful. If you choose a wrong caterer, you might have to deal with poor-quality food, delays in service, last-minute cancellations, etc. Here are tips that help you choose the best caterer in Broward County:
- Communication
People underestimate the importance of communication and lack of it is one of the biggest causes of problems in any event. Find caterers who are responsive and always willing to communicate. Look at how quickly they reply to emails or messages, gauge their level of interest in your event, and consider how much attention they pay to our requirements. These factors are important indicators because they will show you what kind of service you can expect. Caterers willing to communicate and are interested in your event will provide better service.
- Can they handle your event?
Caterers might claim they handle all kinds of events, but they often specialize in specific types of parties. For example, a caterer might handle large corporate events or weddings, but not a small Bar Mitzvah. It’s a good idea to consider their history to understand what events they have experience with. Most companies will provide references or details regarding their experience.
- Tastings
Some customers hesitate to ask for tastings, which proves to be a problem down the line. Tastings help you examine the quality of food and experience flavors before you commit. This ensures you don’t get any unpleasant surprises during your event, which it is too late to change anything. You can also ask caterers to provide samples of wine pairings if needed. They might charge a small fee but the additional expense will save you a lot of trouble.
- Flexibility in meal options
Most caterers have standard menus they keep updated based on current trends. Many are flexible enough to make adjustments to these menus according to client requirements and preferences. Different clients or events have different needs, catering requirements can change based on guest lists, event type, event theme, etc. If the caterer isn’t willing to accommodate these factors, it’s a big red flag. Make sure the company is willing to provide vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, nut-free, child-friendly, etc, meal options on request.
Once you find a caterer that fits all requirements, explain your budget to them. Experienced caterers will know how to provide good services within the client’s budget range.
Slice offers expert catering all throughout Broward County. We can handle all kinds of events from small family gatherings to large corporate parties. If you want a reliable and efficient caterer, we’re the right choice for you.
If you want to know more about catering or our services, don’t hesitate to contact us at SLICE.
