Top 7 tips to find a good catering package!

Top 7 tips to find a good catering package!

One of the most important considerations of any event, food can make or break your carefully planned occasion.

Learn these tips used by seasoned event planners to ensure that the catering is hassle-free and all your guests will enjoy the food arranged.

1. Ensure that any special dietary requirements of your guests are met
   Halal needs, vegetarian diet or food allergies should be noted from your guests so that you can factor these in when you select or review the menu.
2. Confirm the number of guests
   This number is important because caterers usually set a minimum order size before the order will be accepted. Hence, try to send out your invites early and don't be shy in asking for a confirmation from your guests. Don't forget to check if their spouses or children will be attending too!
3. Identify the kind of food you are looking to cater
   
   Photo courtesy of KUISINE Catering
   Do you need a tea reception, a full meal, or packed meals? Would you prefer International cuisine, something ethnic, or BBQ? For corporate events where you are unable to solicit dietary requirements of the attendees, international cuisine served by a Halal-certified caterer is a safe bet. (e.g. KUISINE Catering)
4. Identify any additional requirements
   Do you need service crew to serve the food? What about extra stools or decorations? If you need these to be provided, you have to check with the caterer beforehand. (Friends Catering Services provides chef and service crew on site)
5. Estimate your budget
   Don't forget to factor in delivery costs and GST as part of your cost. Locations like Tuas or CBD area can incur delivery costs of more than 10% of your total bill.
6. Review the reputation and customer reviews of shortlisted caterers and menus
   
   Photo courtesy of Chu Wei San Tong
   There are several ways to ascertain the caterer's reliability and food quality. You can read the reviews submitted on FoodLine.sg - these are written by genuine customers who had ordered from the caterer through Foodline.sg. If you are looking for a certain cuisine, do consider a caterer which specializes in it.
   E.g. your best bet for Indian food will be one of the Indian caterers, like Delhi Restaurant, right out of Little India.
7. Order at least 1 week in advance to avoid disappointment!

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