Thursday, February 13, 2014

How To Select The Best Dayton Catering Service

By Jerri Perry


If you have a fund-raising event ahead of you, and are probably planning to serve your guests as well as other attendants with food, then it is important that you choose Dayton catering service wisely. Since you want your guest maintain good memories about the event, you have to make sure that you provide them with the quality food as well as other services. If you fail to provide them with good services, you might end up losing them should you arrange another fundraiser in the future. To avoid this, you need to hire a good service provider from Dayton. Here are some of the factors to consider.

First you have to list all your food service needs. To be able to get accurate offers for your fundraisers food, you have to provide a list of all the important details of the event. Details like date and time of the event should be provided as well as the location. It is also necessary to indicate if the event will be outdoor or indoor and if you have a kitchen on site.

The contractor you choose should collect all the dietary concerns, for instance he should know whether there are guests who are vegetarians or those who prefer gluten-free should also be noted. Inform the caterers the type of service you want from buffet, to family dining, to cocktail to food station. If some of you guests want beer that should be listed too.

The caterer should know about your budget, how much you want to commit on the food service. It does not matter whether you are going for a buffet or food station, the budget will be determined by the type of food that will be served not how it will be served. If you want to cut down on the cost, then plan your occasion reception during a non-standard mealtime.

Menu is an important factor to consider. Note this, not all food service providers are flexible in their menu options and choices. You should work with a caterer who is able to customize menus to suit the style and other needs of your event. As mentioned earlier, they should also be able to accommodate those with special needs.

Another thing that you need to find out from the food service provider is whether he deals with fresh or frozen food. Find out what varieties of beverage options they have to offer and their costs. He should also help you in determining the number of guests that you can comfortably accommodate in your event based on the amount of food you have been able to order.

To ensure that the service provider you hire is competent enough, it is important to ask for photographs of food from their previous events. This way, you will be able to see the proportion and size of the dishes to avoid surprises with small serving portions or even a funny looking plate. Check to make sure that everything is up to your standard.

It is important to know the number of wait staff the caterers will hire for your event. This is because there has to be a good ratio of servers to guests for efficient service. The Dayton catering service you hire should have a license and liability insurance. A license will show you that they always follow safe food handling practices and health code guidelines. Finally, always look for a food service that you can be comfortable with.




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