Questions to Ask Your Catering Company

Ask potential catering companies anything that comes to mind. You must trust the catering company to handle your event and provide help in areas unfamiliar to you. Following are a few suggestions on what to ask potential catering companies:

1. Is the catering company available on the date of your event?

2. Types of cuisine the catering company offers?

3. Does the catering company offer taste tests?

4. Number of years the catering company has been in business and what the licensing requirements are?

5. Can the catering company provide a list of references?

6. Does the catering company require a deposit?

7. What items are NOT included in the basic price? What will be added onto the basic cost per person for a final price comparison.

8. Is the catering company equipped to provide the essentials, such as silverware, china, glassware, linens, etc.?

9. Can the catering company provide a variety of party themes?

10. Can the catering company clean up after the event and how much time would they need?

11. Does the catering company provide a professional serving staff?

12. Does the catering company schedule more than one event on one day?

13. How much time does the catering company need to set-up?

14. Does the catering company serve drinks, such as coffee, water, tea, champagne, soda or wine?

15. Can the catering company provide a children’s menu?

16. What other services does the catering company provide?

17. Can the catering company help you find a venue?

18. Can the catering company provide other foods, not on the menu?

Take your time and ensure your catering company of choice provides you with everything you need. If it is Marci's Catering you choose, you'll be assured you have the best.