Catering is often one of the first line items in the budget for any big event, and it makes sense. Catering is typically a significant cost, and getting the food and drinks right for an event is important. People like food! Choosing the right caterer can turn your event into a success on its own. Bad catering can really put a damper on the affair. So, how do you choose the right catering option for your event? Choose a great caterer with these criteria, and then sit back and relax (and do the rest of your event planning). Continue reading Choose a Great Caterer with These Criteria →

Everyone enjoys going all out at a meal from time to time. Gorging on something particularly enticing and entering a “food coma” state is just too appetizing to pass up. Maybe it’s pizza, wings, Halal food — whatever gets you excited to chow down. This can be a fun experience with friends, but it’s not exactly what you’re looking for when you cater an event. Social and business functions — like meetings, presentations, and receptions — aren’t primarily centered around eating. There’s usually still an agenda you need to tend to beyond the meeting. So, to prevent your productivity from cratering, here are some catered meal ideas that won’t cause food comas. Continue reading Catered Meal Ideas that Won’t Cause Food Comas →

Planning catering for a special event can feel like a huge undertaking, and you don’t even have to prepare the food! Getting the right kind of meal, making sure there are options for everyone, and being sure to order enough food are all considerations swirling around in your head as you try to plan the rest of the event. Catering will stress you out if you let it. Instead of doing that, use this list of 5 catering do’s and don’ts to help you gameplan for your next event. Continue reading 5 Catering Do’s and Don’ts that Will Help You Relax →

Savvy event hosters know that when you provide your attendees with food, things tend to go better. Everyone appreciates a free meal, and ensuring that your guests aren’t hungry improves focus throughout the event. If you’ve been placed in charge of catering for a meeting, conference, or any other event, this is a big responsibility! There are so many different considerations to make. You want to ensure that everything goes well. Here are some helpful tips for you as you take charge of catering for your next event. Continue reading In Charge of Catering an Event? Here Are Some Tips →

People like food. It’s a constant on par with death and taxes (but much more fun to think about). People’s love of food can lead them to do many things, and if you need to herd a large group of people (host an event), you can use this fact to your advantage. Providing people with food calms them down, grabs their attention, and puts you in control. Food is your opportunity to turn your next meeting or event into a success story. By choosing the right caterer, you can appease the masses as you pitch your idea, host your bridal shower, or sell your home. Yes, food has the power to move real estate. Continue reading Turn Your Event Into a Success Story with Catering →

When you plan a meeting or event, you’ve got a lot on your plate (pun very much intended). One of the biggest questions you have to answer is, “Will I be serving food?” If the answer to this question is “yes,” the event is almost certain to better than it otherwise would have. People love food! However, adding the element of catering to your event raises its own set of questions. Do any of the event attendees have dietary restrictions? What does this group of people enjoy eating? You don’t need to add any more stress or hassle to event planning. If you make sure your catering provider has plenty of options, you’ll save yourself time and hassle. Continue reading Make Sure Your Catering Provider Has Options →

The holiday season brings with it tons of quality time spent with family and surrounded by delicious food, and who doesn’t love that? No one, that’s who. Everyone loves free food — from college students to grandparents. You may be thinking to yourself, “Sure, people love free food. I know that. What’s your point?” Well, remembering this universal truth can actually be incredibly helpful when you have to plan a meeting, book club, after school activity, or anything where people are present. If you want people to show up and stay attentive, giving them free food is a great place to start. Continue reading Remember: Everyone Loves Free Food →

Everyone likes to feel like they’re putting their time to good use. In fact, it’s one of the most important aspects to any sort of group work. When you host a meeting, you want to make sure the agenda is on point so that everyone gets the most out of the experience. No one likes walking out of the room two hours later feeling like they wasted their time. When you organize the meeting, the ball is in your court! Here are 3 tips to help your next meeting work for everybody. Continue reading 3 Tips to Help Your Next Meeting Pop →