Event Hosting and Catering For a Group

Hosting an event can be a lot of fun, but it can also be stressful. If you decide to host a gathering of any substantial size, one of your primary concerns is going to be feeding your guests. While you can take the option of making food for 5 people, you probably do not have the time or resources to feed many more than that. This is where catering becomes a good option. For larger parties, you can even hire a full service crew complete with servers and bartenders. If you want to take your event to the next level, this might be the route to consider.

Self catering is a nice option for medium sized gatherings. Gatherings that are not particularly fancy also lend themselves well to this style of serving. The company can set up what basically amounts to a buffet table. Those who want food can simply browse over the table, grab a plate, and treat themselves to whatever they want. There is also a middle ground option, where you have the table, but you have the crew dish out the food cafeteria-style. Not every service company is going to offer every possible style of serving, but you can find a company that will meet your particular needs.

Use the nature of the event to decide what food to serve. A fancy wedding might not be the appropriate time for BBQ sandwiches. Likewise, it would be strange to serve baked salmon at an outdoor picnic. Much of the menu will come down to personal preference, but you should try to make sure there is something for everyone. If children will be attending, try to ensure there is some plain food they are more likely to enjoy (chicken strips, hot dogs, and so forth).

If you think it would be tacky to ask your guests to serve themselves (and it may be, depending on the occasion), and you do not have the resources to serve them, look for a catering company that offers full service. The company may even offer more service than you thought possible. Many companies go well beyond simply delivering and serving food. They are intensely involved in event planning and can provide everything from music to a venue. Of course, each company is going to differ somewhat in terms of what they offer.

If you are looking for a good catering company in your area, one of the best ways to find them is to ask others who have held events recently. They will be able to recommend the company they used, or advise you to go somewhere else.