5 tips for choosing the right catering for your event
As an event manager, one of the most important aspects of organizing a successful event is choosing the right catering. Food and drinks play a major role in the overall experience of the guests at any event today. Therefore, it is essential to carefully consider the catering to meet all your and your guests' wishes. In this blog, we provide you with five handy tips for choosing the right catering for your event.
Tip 1: Define your goals and budget
Before being tempted by all the delicious options available, it is important to clearly define your goals and budget. Ask yourself the following questions: What do you want to achieve with the catering? Do you want to create a certain atmosphere? Does the event have a theme that the catering can align with? Should dietary requirements be considered? Once you have established these requirements, you can allocate a realistic budget that fits your needs. Such a budget is very helpful for both your own planning and for the caterer to know!
Tip 2: Get inspired!
To be well-prepared, it's a good idea to gather some inspiration yourself. For example, ask your fellow event managers for tips and recommendations or browse the internet for online inspiration. And if you're still not quite sure? No problem! A good catering partner is always open to brainstorming with you about the setup.
Bonus tip: request the inspiration brochure from Lumen Hotel & Events here!
Tip 3: Tasting sessions and menu options
Stimulate your senses! There's no better way to find out if the catering matches your event than by tasting the dishes yourself. Some caterers even offer special tastings for this. During these tastings, you can experience the taste and quality of the food and assess whether it meets your expectations. Also, ask about different options and the willingness to accommodate dietary requirements or food trends. A good caterer is flexible in this regard and will always think along with you to come to the right arrangement.
Tip 4: Creative presentation and decoration
Besides the taste of the food and drinks, the presentation and decoration are also of great importance for an unforgettable guest experience. The catering presentation can be a great way to enhance the atmosphere and theme of the event. Think of floral decorations in prosecco glasses, amuse-bouches in beautiful glasses or on spoons, street food served from food trucks, and an ice cream cart where you can get a delicious scoop of ice cream after dinner.
The range of our event rental partner Spijkerman is enormous. The website of Spijkerman is a perfect place to gather some inspiration!
Tip 5: Service and flexibility
Finally, when selecting a catering service, pay attention to the service and flexibility offered. Is the caterer willing to work with you and fulfill your specific wishes? Do they provide enough staff to ensure the event runs smoothly? It is important that the caterer has good communication and can quickly respond to your requests.
Choosing the right catering service is essential for the success of your event. By defining your goals and budget, gathering inspiration, requesting tastings, and considering presentation and decoration, you can find the right catering partner that meets your needs.
Go for a surprising catering concept!
At Lumen Hotel & Events, we understand how important catering is for creating an unforgettable experience for your guests. Therefore, we exclusively provide catering for events in our Event Center from our Bluefinger Restaurant.
Contact us today to discuss your wishes, and together we will work towards a catering concept that will surprise your guests!