Keeping It Fresh is Key to Business of Party Catering

Party catering is a hugely competitive field and only the best and most modern companies are hired and re-hired. The success of the business depends largely on the overall feel and presentation conveyed at events. "Keeping it fresh" is the key to success and prosperity in this business, but try not to overlook the main thing that drew us into party catering which was making money, but also having a fun time while doing it.

Everyone has been to an event that's been catered; from the moment you walk in everything seems so inviting and elegant. Upon entering the event building you see a nicely dressed person standing with a tray of some type of hors d'oeuvre and they ask, "Care for a try?" This immediately impresses upon the attendee a feeling of invite and welcome.

Upon sitting down you notice that servers are coming up to the table asking if you would care to try any of the other delicious finger foods available. At a moment's notice this food is available for the entire party's consumption. This generosity is unlike anything experienced anywhere. It's no wonder why everyone at these events feels more sophisticated or like an upper-class citizen. Most people don't get to experience catered dining very often, and when they do, it is usually a long time before their next catered event.

Continuing with the party we're attending, the thoughtfulness of the event planners has also included the distribution of alcoholic refreshments free of charge to the patrons of the event. Otherwise known as an "open bar," this can aid with loosening the inhibitions of party-goers and getting people out on the dance floor. Before long the entire party has worked up quite an appetite and the serving of the main course is next.

Nothing is quite as appetizing as a catered main course. This entree is the culmination of the entire night and is what will leave the biggest impression on the guests. A party caterers' job is to keep the food line moving and replenish any items that may be getting low. If guests have a particular fondness for the cheese and crackers then it's a good idea to have one person stationed at the cheese and cracker section for immediate replenishment.

After the main course has been served, the party should begin winding down and everyone will be ok without food for the next hour or so. At this time it's important to get the dessert course ready to go. The presentation of the dessert is just as important as the main entree was. If serving a cake, the plates should be small enough for everyone to be able to receive a slice of cake but not so small that the cake will be hanging over the edges of the plate. A modern spin to the dessert portion of the meal would be to incorporate a chocolate fountain that flows with a seemingly endless river of milk chocolate. The fountain is much like a fondue, allowing patrons to dip their fruits and other finger foods.

The dessert is usually the last meal served at a party and it's after this point that the catering company can begin to relax and pack up their dishes. Instead of congratulating and saying parting words, the caterers must pack the cookware neatly and orderly to ensure proper functioning the next time the items are removed for use.

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Once you've established a modern, vibrant look to your wait staff’s uniforms and the menu has items that are up-to-date and delicious, everything' will fall into place!

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