An important event coming up and still don’t know where to start? Hiring a catering service may seem like your best option at first glance. We know how challenging this can be for one person alone, but not for an entire team of professionals with expertise in the field.
At OnCater, we’re here to guide you through every stage of your event, so below we’ll share some key essentials when it comes to choosing a catering service like ours. Stay on our blog and save this practical guide for later!
✅ TYPE OF EVENT: A wedding? A birthday? An office event? The first step is identifying the type of ceremony you’ll be hosting. This involves large-scale coordination, managing multiple vendors, as well as safety and logistics planning. It’s also crucial to establish the date and duration of the event—timing is fundamental for proper planning. Make sure you have all these points on your radar!
✅ SPECIFIC SERVICES: This requires reviewing some technical aspects such as decoration or theme, arrangements, lighting, or furniture, but above all, food: what type and what level of logistics are needed? At OnCater we offer all kinds of gastronomic experiences—choose the one that best fits your event!
✅ EVALUATION CRITERIA: We know you want everything to turn out perfectly, which is why relying on others’ reviews about a catering company is very important. Make sure everyone has had a positive experience so you can confidently hire their services. That way, you can trust their portfolio and count on proven success stories that guarantee their quality.
✅ MEET IN PERSON: Request detailed quotes from the companies that interest you the most. If possible, arrange in-person meetings with your shortlisted options. This will allow you to: meet the team in charge of your event, evaluate their professionalism and attention to detail, and clarify any doubts or concerns you may have about their services.
✅ SIGN A CONTRACT: Ready to bring your event planning to life? Make sure everything is put in writing, including: dates and times, specific services to be provided, costs and payment terms, as well as cancellation and refund policies. Clear, detailed communication protects both parties, ensuring that the required purpose aligns with your expectations and the catering service’s responsibilities.
If you need to hire a reliable food catering service with diverse menus and local restaurant options, you can reach out to us at OnCater! We’ll help you plan every detail of your event’s catering with unique and personalized attention.
