Nine Questions To Ask A Catering Service

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When planning an event, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the catering service. The catering service will play a big role in the overall success of your event, so it is important to choose wisely.

However, if you’ve never worked with a catering service before, you may not know where to start when it comes to choosing the right one for your business. To make the whole process easier for you, we’ve outlined ten valuable questions to ask a potential catering service.

During your initial consultation, ask these questions to help you find a catering service that is right for your event!

1. What catering style do you offer?
Some catering services may offer a variety of catering styles, while others may specialize in a particular type of cuisine or service. When inquiring about a catering service, it is best to be specific about the type of event you are hosting and the type of food you would like served. This will help the catering service determine the best way to accommodate your needs.

At Manhattan Fine Foods Inc., we offer,

  • Buffet Style - which is casual, and guests serve themselves.
  • Family Style - guests pass around the dishes.
  • Cocktail Style - serving hors d’oeuvres instead of a full meal.
  • Plated Dinners - This can be expensive because servers deliver food to each guest.

2. Are menus fixed?
Perhaps you are looking for a specific type of food, or you may have dietary restrictions they need to be aware of. In any case, it is always best to ask ahead of time so that you can be sure that the catering service can accommodate your needs.

We have core menus that can be customized to suit you, or we can make a menu with your suggestions. Our catering team is more than happy to work with you to create the perfect menu for your event!

3. Do you offer options for guests with dietary restrictions?
Some guests may have dietary restrictions due to allergies, religious beliefs, or personal preferences. By asking if the catering service offers options for guests with dietary restrictions, you can ensure that everyone will be able to enjoy the food at your event.

We work with you to offer alternatives for guests with dietary restrictions, and we are always willing to accommodate special requests.

4. Can we cut costs?
Catering services are often able to work with clients to help them cut costs. This may involve providing discounts for ordering certain items in bulk, working with the client to create a more efficient menu, or making suggestions about how to cut costs in other areas of the event.

At Manhattan Fine Foods Inc., we will make suggestions about food choices that are in season so that they will be easy on your wallet.

5. Have you catered at the reception venue?
If they have not, they may not be familiar with the layout and facilities available, which could impact the quality of service.

We, on the other hand, have been catering for over thirty years, and so we have catered at most venues in the surrounding area.

6. Can you supply dishes, linens, flatware, and glassware?
A catering service may not supply all of these items, so it is important to ask in advance. Some catering services may only supply food, while others may supply all of the above items.

At Manhattan Fine Foods Inc., we rent them at Triple T Party Rentals and add the cost to your final bill.

7. Do you serve vendor meals?
A catering service may be able to provide meals for vendors if they are given advance notice. Many catering services have a policy of not providing meals for vendors, so it is always best to ask in advance.

We offer free meals to your bartender, band members, and photographer.

8. Do you provide drinks?
Catering services typically provide both food and drinks for events. Asking if a catering service provides drinks ensures that you will have everything you need for your event.

We, however, don’t provide drinks, but we offer bartenders that have served it right, and we’re sure you’ll be happy with their service.

9. Do you supply a wedding cake?
Mostly they don’t, but the catering service may be able to provide a wedding cake or refer you to a bakery that specializes in wedding cakes.

If you’re looking for an event caterer or a salad dressing manufacturer and supplier in Nanaimo, BC, reach out to Manhattan Fine Foods Inc. We provide various salad dressings and assist our clients across various parts of Canada. We create dressings and spices based on their requirements so they get what they are looking for.

Get in touch with us today!

To learn more about the services we offer, please click here. To get in touch with us, please click here or call us at (250) 618-2954 or (250) 591-9803.



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