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How to find a good caterer

The best way to find a great caterer is by word of mouth. Ask your friends and neighbours who entertain often who they recommend. Almost everyone knows a great caterer who is known for the interesting food choices, reputation for on-time delivery, fair prices and excellent serving staff.

Why cater?

Catering helps you, the host, concentrate on more important things than the food! Having a caterer is a huge relief. No need to see if guests are hungry, thirsty or restless. The host can attend to socializing, mixing, meeting and introducing. Of course a host will always notice if something is out of order that goes without saying. But the catering team, if they are qualified, will handle all the sometimes annoying details of throwing a party. Are the canaps hot? Are the guests' drink glasses full? Are the entrees lightly seasoned and how is the main dish coming along? Seating, table setting and other details may also be handled by the catering crew, as well as anticipating the guests' needs before they are verbalized.

Professional menus

There are a variety of professional menus to choose from. If you are having a business luncheon, the host may choose a traditional meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salad and dessert. On the other hand, a less expensive and very well received meal could be a pasta dish, salad, and side dish or appetizer along with drink and dessert. There are firms that specialize in great salads, like Greek style, Antipasto, Chef's Salad, Cobb's Salad, and traditional macaroni salad.

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