How to Avoid 5 Common Catering Mistakes People Often Make

There are lots of things to consider while choosing the best caterer for your event and you have to make use of the information you might already have. However, there are still many mistakes you are liable to make while choosing a catering company- mistakes you should avoid at all costs, especially when organising the event of your dreams.

Luckily for you, we are here to guide you via our experiences. Here we explain 5 common mistakes that you must avoid when organising your event.

1. Limit your menu

There is always a limit as far as deciding the menu variety goes. There is nothing quite as bad as having too many options to choose from. Of course, your guests should feel as though they have a wide array of choices, but should not be overwhelmed with a deluge of options and combinations, which leads to waste and unnecessarily hectic serving periods.

2. Make sure you know how many you’re catering for

Likewise, a dearth of food items is equally embarrassing. If your guests return home unfed and dissatisfied, it does not matter how spectacular the rest of the event is, it will still be considered a total disaster. No guest would want to attend an event where there is no food for them to have. Neither should they be forced to share. Hence, you must make sure to get enough food from your caterer, especially if it is an all-day event.

3. Find out what dietary requirements there are

It’s extremely important to know what everyone at your event will need. Be aware of any extra needs and find a way to politely document these before the event, so your caterer can easily facilitate any extra needs. Your caterer will even be able to work with you so these extra options are simply part of the fabric of your serving, without any fuss being made. Everyone will simply feel as though they’re being served what they need and want.

4. Plan your timings

Sometimes your event isn’t just about one main meal. Whilst the big meal is a showstopper moment, or the chance for everyone from your event to all come together, they’ll need to be nourished before and after too. Make sure there are frequent snack intervals for everyone, and communicate with your caterer to work out what options should be available - will you offer timed breaks, or a serve-yourself refreshments stand? Either option and your guests are sure to leave satisfied.

5. Stress about the event

By hiring a caterer, you’ll be able to avoid this mistake easily! We know planning an event can be stressful, but worrying about it will only make planning your event harder than it needs to be. If you’re working with the right people, there’s no need to stress. Hire your caterer, talk to them, give them everything they need - then sit back and enjoy watching your special occasion or event run itself.

Fret not; at Speyside Kitchen we know how to help you avoid any and all mistakes. To book an appointment with us, contact: email info@speysidekitchen.co.uk or call +44 1479 861387 / +44 7925 544473.

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Claire MackenzieMarch 5, 2022Speyside kitchen Ltd