What to include in your checklist before hiring a buffet caterer?

 


Before you head over to Google and type in “buffet catering recommendations” or “cheap buffet catering”, you might want to prepare a list of information to provide before you stumble and stutter when questions are asked. Here are some quality information to prepare before ordering your food.

Number of pax to cater 

This is actually a no-brainer. How else are you going to order if you don’t have the numbers required? But then again, most people do an order on a whim without gathering this one essential information. In fact, you do not want to face any issue of under or over-ordering. That could be embarrassing for you. Moreover, buffet caterers charge you according to the number of pax you are ordering for. So, call up your friends and family, get the numbers right before you start ordering. It is only responsible as the host to ensure that everyone is well-fed.

Budget

Budget and expectations are often two things that people overlook when it comes to the actual buffet catering. The quality of food highly depends on the amount you paid for, no doubt about it. Make sure you have prepared yourself the standard of the buffet that you are paying for in order to avoid any disappointment.

Dietary preferences

Food allergies? Religious restrictions? Vegetarians? Not everyone can eat every single food off the menu. If you are going to host parties for a large group of people, chances are there are at least 1 person with dietary restriction. Make sure you get the information needed from them before you start ordering. Otherwise, you are in for a major surprise when your friend tells you that none of them is viable for them because your caterer isn’t halal-certified.

Conclusion

Always check with your guests or know your guests preference before making any decision on which catering to go for. There are many other options out there for you to research on and other types of catering to suit your events like mini buffet catering or even high tea buffet catering.


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