CATERING, BANQUETS AND EVENTS

FACTS…..

• Catering is not glamorous!

• It’s hard work and long hours

• When others play, YOU work

• Your stress management and patience will be

tested

• Learn to meet deadlines

• You should constantly educate yourself

• Purchasing • Preparation • Storage • Transportation • Service

Start early

Make a list

Delegate

Create a timeline

Budget

Location

Staff

• Age Bracket • Ethnic and Religious Background • Dietary Restrictions • Other Special Needs and Requests

Create your Guest Profile

Menu Design

• Select a menu that fits the event schedule • Theme • Client Requests • Make your dishes

presentable • Buffet Lay Out • Incorporate

delicacies/specials/in-season

• Beverage

HOW MUCH DO YOU SERVE?

• Head Count • Budget • Portioning • Food Buffer

Food Cost

Profit

Operational

Cost

and

• Approved Caterer • Networking • Promote Yourself • Catering

Association