New York Event Catering Plans Four-Star Events on a Budget

New York is famous for its four-star rated restaurants and world-renowned chefs. However, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to rent a fancy restaurant for your next event. New York event catering brings high-quality menus and innovative professional chefs right to your door step.

 

Good versus bad food makes or breaks your event. The last thing you want to see on the comments card is that the food was terrible, and your guests were disappointed. That’s a big red mark against you as the event planner.

 

Plan the Perfect Event Menu

Whether it’s a sit-down formal dinner or an informal buffet, events planned by professional caterers will leave your guests with an unforgettable dining experience.

 

With New York event catering, you won’t have to worry about rubbery meat or dry sandwiches.  They know that food is the most important part of any special event. You don’t want your guests walking away hungry or disliking the food.

 

People will always remember the food at your event.  If it’s bad food you will definitely hear about how awful the food was. Before you send out invitations or information about your event, meet with New York event catering staff to plan a delicious menu that fits well your budget, guests and event theme.

 

Remember these helpful tips before you plan an event menu – it will make planning your special event stress-free!

 

• In this health-conscious world, make sure to offer guests vegetarian and heart-healthy menu choices.

 

• Take care of your guests’ special dietary needs. There are guests who might have gluten or wheat allergies, diabetes or can’t eat salt.

 

• Think about your event’s agenda: will a buffet be too distracting during your keynote speaker’s presentation?

 

• When giving caterers a menu/food count, make sure to include volunteers, registration staff, guest speakers, and vendors in the final count. Don’t forget to include yourself in the count!

 

• Always add extras so you have enough food for all your guests!

 

• Opt for a healthy salad or potato bar – guests can pick and choose what they want.

 

• Instead of dessert, offer fresh fruit or low fat dessert options.

 

 

When working with New York event catering companies, make sure to ask specific questions about their menu items and food preparation:

 

• Taste their food before you make your final choice menu items.

 

• Be honest with your critique about the food you tasted – what did you dislike or like?

 

A New York event catering company wants to know exactly how they can better serve your specific requests. They will always work with you to plan a unique menu that fits specifically with your event.

 

Ask specific questions about their food presentation how the food is served.

 

• Will dressing be served on the side for salads?

 

• How are buffets set up?

 

• How does the wait staff serve the meal courses? Specify exactly what you need and when you want food to be served.

 

New York event catering will personalize and specialize every detail of your menu, including wait staff service.

 

• Find out about their bartending services and wine lists. How do they run no-host bars versus full-service bars?

 

• Request to taste their wines if you aren’t familiar with their wine list.

 

Take the Next Step – How to Work with Caterers

Before you sit down with the catering manager to finalize your menu, figure out if your meeting or event has a theme. Caterers work with you one-on-one to pick out fun, creative themes for your event. You want your guests to have a memorable experience and food themes always liven up events.

Some possible choices include:

 

• Mexican Fiesta
• Spanish
• BBQ/Western
• Pizza party/Italian
• Holiday themes
• High tea
• Appetizers and Cocktail Party
• Asian including Sushi Bar

 

 

After you hire a New York event catering company, it’s important to contact your catering manager on a regular basis. Make sure that the catering manager has your current information including cell phone and email. If the catering manager has last minute questions about your menu or food counts, you need to be easily accessible.

 

It’s also important to pay all necessary fees, sign contracts and make sure your final guest counts are up-to-date. As a professional courtesy, pay attention to catering staff’s deadlines and requirements. They handle all your event needs including table, china, linens, bartenders and AV requests.

 

Make Your Event a Memorable Affair

Who wants to eat cold, tasteless food at a company event? Not you and definitely not your guests.  What sets apart New York event catering companies compared to the average New York restaurant? They go beyond just menu planning and give you real value for your money. They work with any price points and customize your menus according to what your company’s budget can afford.

 

New York event catering company, Personal Touch Caterers, know that money plays a big factor when planning events. They also know the average person can’t afford to host an event at a four-star restaurant these days.

 

Compared to impersonal, overpriced restaurants, New York event catering personalizes your guests’ experience and gives your event that extra special touch.  They offer full-service special events catering, and provide four-star restaurant quality food for your meetings and events.

 

Make your next special event an affair to remember – without breaking the bank! From social events to cocktail receptions, let Personal Touch Caterers plan your next four-star quality event!