Hiring a caterer – five reasons to use a professional
It doesn’t matter what kind of event it was – people always remember the food. From weddings to Christenings to product launches, the chat about food continues even after the event. It’s a fact that the quality of the catering can make all the difference to the success of your event. Hiring a caterer can also give you one less thing to worry about before, and on the day. Food planning takes an awful amount of time. What to serve, how many to cater for and actually serving the food are all factors. You may find it a little daunting. But we love it!
So, to help you think about catering for your next event, we’ve pulled together five key benefits to hiring a caterer for your event.
Less stress
Hiring a professional caterer can take a massive load off your shoulders. Of course, there is always some involvement with menu choices and details, but the hard work is taken care of. When we cater an event, we can help with as much or as little as you need us to. This of course depends on the type of event it is, your vision and your budget. But, as we source ingredients, prepare, and produce the food, there is no need for you to worry about things. Like grocery shopping, kitchen prep or anything else for that matter. We can also accommodate last minute guest changes should they be needed, which always proves stressful if you’re the one catering. However, it’s all part of our job!
Save time
We’ve talked about the hassle of catering yourself, but what about the time-saving aspect? Preparing everything for a party can take hours and hours, and we’re not even including the time to shop beforehand. Hiring a professional will take all this off your hands. You can then focus on other things, like getting ready for the big event!
You can be adventurous
There’s always something you’re good at cooking. But by asking a professional to cater your event, you are opening up to more variety. Caterers cover different styles, tastes, and menus, from ethnic cuisine to inventive takes on the traditional. They can also make suggestions about something that may never occur to you. For example, bowl foods or mini-meals served as canapés. Our mini fish and chips always go down well whenever we serve them.
It could be the safer alternative
Ok, so it’s not like the tomatoes are going to run riot and ruin the event. But very few people think about the issue of food safety when putting on a party. And no one really wants to poison their guests now, do they! As professionals, we know all about the basics and the not so basic when it comes to food safety. Keeping hands and utensils properly washed is just the beginning. We are up on all the dos and don’ts of food prep and cooking. We know what temperature foods need storing at so bacteria cannot thrive. Our kitchen uses coloured chopping boards to prevent cross-contamination. And we know the right temperature for meat to make sure it is cooked correctly. This, and much, much more. Parties to Go also has a Food Hygiene rating of five which we are very proud of.
You get quality
Hiring the right professional means you generally get quality food and service. Which makes the event feel more special and gives the right impression if it’s a corporate event. Like many catering companies, we can provide help to wait and serve on the day if required. Whether that’s someone to be on hand next to a buffet table or staff offering canapés, we have all options covered. And what better way to impress people than by waiting on them hand and foot.
Of course, there are many other reasons to consider professional catering when planning for your event. We’ve talked about a few above, but there are always other factors to consider, so do some research when you’re thinking about outside catering and ask as many questions as you need to make the right decision.
If you’d like any more information and advice on catering for your event, please get in touch. We are an experienced team and have catered many different types of events in a variety of different sectors throughout the years. So we’re happy to offer our advice and expertise to make your event really stand out. And hopefully, your guests will be talking about the food at your event for a long time to come.
