1. Start Your Search Early
Great
caterers in chennai
book up fast. Start your search as early as you can. If possible allow at least
six months before your event. Avoid the stress of hashing out details at the
last minute.
Besides
the time needed to refine your event details and menu, keep in mind that the
caterer will be preparing sometimes weeks before your event, getting staff
lined up for the date, purchasing materials, etc.
2. Size Matters
Contrary
to popular belief, size does matter, at least in the case of your event and
catering.
You
need to know the approximate size of your party 1) to see if the caterer can
handle your event (or is even interested), and 2) to get an accurate quote.
You
should start your search with the number of guests in mind. Ask your caterer,
“Can you cater a wedding for 150 people?”
If
you do this, you will find some companies that say sure, too big for us, or too
small for us. You’re one step closer to finding the right caterer!
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Also,
most catering service in
chennai contracts are based on the expected number of guests. You will at
least need to be close to get a quote. (We’ll get to the exact number of guests
and price later.)
3. Weed out Caterers by the Type of
Catering They Do
There
are wedding caterers in
chennai out there that focus on business events, seminars, lunch meetings,
etc. And there are caterers that prefer more elegant occasions like weddings
and anniversaries.
Catering
services can range from a large order from your local deli or pizzeria to
elaborate (and pricey) 5-course fine dining, complete with table service.
Ask
the caterer what kinds
of events they usually do and see if you may have a good match or not. It will
help to share what you have in mind in terms of food, how the food will be
served (waiters, self-serve buffet, etc.)
4. Know the Rules at Your Event
Site First
Before
you involve too much of your precious time before an event, you should know the
rules at your event site first.
For
example, most large hotels have their own catering services in
chennai and may not allow outside caterers.
We
have seen some venues that work with an approved list of caterers. So, you may
contract with a venue and be locked into using only a few catering companies.
Other
venues have specific rules you will need to know (and you will need to pass on
to your caterer), such as:
No
cooking on site
No
flames
No
barbecues
No
use of the trash
Maximum
number of guests
5. Check Experience and References
Your
event is important. You want a caterer who values and respects how very
important your day is to you and your guests.
You
are putting a lot of faith in their hands.
You
should now have a short list of caterers (maybe two or three). In order to
narrow down your selection of the perfect catering services, ask the
companies for references.
If
not readily available on the company’s website, ask to see a portfolio of their
work. Ask for a list of past events.
6. Decide on the Food (The fun
part!)
You
don’t need to know every exact dish, their names, and ingredients to find
excellent catering services
in Chennai . But you should have some idea of what you are looking for so
you are not playing “20 questions” with your caterer.
Does
your event have a theme (Hawaiian, Golf, Princess...)? What kind of dishes
relate to your theme?
Is
this your party, or are you planning a party for another guest of honor? This
moment, it is allowed to be selfish! What is your (or their) favorite dish?
After
you satisfy the most important person or couple in the event, you can think
about the other guests at the party. Are there a lot of vegetarians? Do you
need a lot of kid-friendly options?
If
you bring some general ideas to the table, a good caterer should be
able to give you some specific and creative options to amaze.
7. Decide on the Type of Service
How
the food is served is equally as important as the food itself. The type of service can affect the
mood of the party as well as the price of the catering.
Think
of your theme again. What image works best?
Uniformed
wait staff serving courses of fine dishes to your guests at their elegantly
decorated tables.
A
casual self-serve buffet table.
A
buffet with professional wait staff helping to serve your guests as they
patiently line up.
Family
style service with large dishes at the center of each table.
Another
creative idea?
Often
overlooked is what your guests will be drinking. Do you want your catering
service to pick this up as well? Should there be a bartender? How will the
drinks be served?
8. Get a Quote
You
now know the number of guests, rules at the venue, the proposed menu, how the
food will be served, how drinks will be served, even what your wait staff will
be wearing!
Now
is time to get a quote from your caterer. You should know
your budget for the event. That said, you’re budget should also be realistic!
Here
is a general guide for budgeting the catering of your event: think of eating
out at a restaurant. How much does that cost per person?
Don’t
expect to get fine dining catering
for a fast food price. All dishes and drinks being equal, you should expect
catering prices to be slightly more than eating out at a restaurant, per
person.
Caterers face more
challenge in the sense that they have to get a spectacular spread prepared and
transport it to another site and serve. There are just more logistics involved.
9. Finalize the Contract, and the
Details
As
we mentioned earlier, you’re exact number of guests will lock in a contract
price with the caterer.
To get this number do this:
The
caterer should show what equipment they are providing. Normally that will
include serving dishes, chafers, any heating or cooling equipment, etc.
Most
caterers expect a deposit up front.
This
is for two reasons.
1) The deposit shows your commitment to hiring
them for your event and
2)
The caterers in chennai
needs to do a lot of up-front leg-work in order to get your special event
ready. If you were to cancel last minute, that deposit covers some of those
expenses.
10. Enjoy Your Special Day
Last
but not least, enjoy your event to the fullest. You may be super busy being the
host of the party or the guest of honor.
Take
the time to enjoy the food and drinks that you helped define.
By
now, you should have found a spot-on catering service to amaze your guests. You
are now officially dangerous when searching for a caterer!
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