


Planning an event takes a lot of work, strategy, foresight, and proactiveness. One of the most critical aspects for any gathering, be it a wedding , a holiday party, a family reunion, or a corporate event, is the catering. Food, drinks, and service can make or break any occasion. But how do you know whether you are choosing the best caterer for your needs or not? Here are a few things to consider when planning your next event, specifically for hiring the best catering service.
Flexible Catering Menu Options
It’s important to recognize and respect the dietary needs and restrictions of your guests. This is not only a matter of courtesy, but more importantly, a matter of health and safety. Finding a caterer that provides various menu options, specifically those that account for common dietary requirements, can ensure that everyone will enjoy your event.
This is an important conversation to have with your potential caterer as you interview them. Their experience and response to these types of inquiries should help guide you in making the best possible hire.
Responsiveness with Your Interest in Mind
Remember, you are not only interviewing and hiring a caterer, the caterer should also be taking interest and note in the things that you need; in terms of food and service, as well as how you like to communicate. Depending on the size of your event , you could be in contact with your caterer quite often.
The way they communicate and respond to you plays a huge factor up to your event's date.
Venue Familiarity
It’s always a benefit if your caterer either has its venue or is familiar with the venue that you’ve selected. Knowing the ins and outs, the kitchen, the typical flow of guests, and more can ensure a smoothly run event. Understanding specific setup standards, knowing how to adjust on the fly, and negotiating the intricacies of a particular location can help to ensure a successful catering event.
Experienced Client Staff
Experience is key in any industry. While you have many things to consider in the execution of your event, worrying about your catering staff not knowing what to do in a certain scenario shouldn’t be one of them. Not only does an experienced chef and catering staff offer you the peace of mind that they can handle the job, but it also helps to provide the best possible experience for your guests. From troubleshooting to problem-solving to mitigating risks, an experienced team offers many benefits.
Quality References from Catering Clients
Reviews, ratings, and word of mouth mean a lot.
Getting first-hand information from a former client can tell you everything you need to know about a potential caterer. Use this information, combined with your experience during the interview process to make the best decision.
Bacon and Fig Events leverages the experience and resources of Louisiana Culinary Institute and BRQ Seafood and Barbeque to provide the highest level of catering services for the Baton Rouge area.