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Finding the Best Catering Services

Finding the right catering service starts with a bit of simple research and asking the right questions. You can always start by asking for recommendations from friends and family. Before you start calling caterers make sure you get the names of at least three caterers.

You will need to know about how many guests will be at your event. You will want to decide how to admit guests to your event. Consider the size of your party and expected guests before talking to a caterer. All catering companies are not the same. It’s important to hire a caterer that has the experience to take care of your event. Ask your potential caterer about how long they have been in business and what kind of events they have catered before.It’s important to have an idea of what to expect when you hire any local caterer. Before you hire any caterer, make sure to ask for samples and photos of past work. From the photos and samples you can see the quality of work you can expect.  You may find more details about this at www.thecaterer.com

Sometimes your event will run past the expected time. This is normal and your caterer will expect this, just ask your caterer before hiring about their overtime charges. If you know what to expect as overtime charges, it will be easier to plain around budget and time restraints. Most catering companies will require a deposit before catering your event. Ask your caterer about their payment terms. Some will require complete payment before catering your event. If you do have to make any deposit, make sure to get a receipt and learn about their refund policy.A lot of times guests will decide to show up at the last minute or guests will bring one or more of their friends. Even though this is normal, it’s important to consider this situation before reaching an agreement with your caterer. Reach an agreement with your caterer on how to care for unexpected guests.

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