San Diego Catering Company Menu Ideas and Tips
In order for an event to be great, it must have amazing catering! One way to ensure your catering stands out is by working with an experienced and skilled caterer. With a top event professional like Personal Touch Dining, your menu will be perfectly aligned with the theme of the event, number of guests, and season in which the event takes place. We will use freshly sourced ingredients and time-tested recipes to prepare an exceptional menu without any compromises. At each and every event, we work hard to ensure that we are the Best San Diego Catering Company.
Having been in this industry for many years, we have seen common mistakes made which we help our clients to avoid. Here are just a few of the recommendations we make when catering for an event.
Schedule Planning
As exceptional as the menu may be, what is also important with catering is that everything is ready on time. This includes cocktail hors d’oeuvres, your main course or buffet, and even your late night snack. Whether your party is large or small, we are able to have everyone served and seated fairly quickly, and always arrange a sufficient window for the food service so that there is no rush. We always want to set up the meal according to the day’s timeline so that the courses are hot and fresh, and we will help with our best recommendations.
Dietary Restrictions
When catering for a large group, it is important to choose a menu that is sure to please most attendees. However, it is possible that some of your attendees may have dietary restrictions or preferences. As the host, it is a good idea to have alternate selections, so that your guests feel right at home. For example, if you are having chicken or beef as your main course, it is nice to have a tasty vegetarian option such as pasta or risotto. You can plan for special meal considerations by having a variety of dishes in your catering menu. Or, you can include a box on your RSVP card to ask guests in advance which meal they prefer, which is common practice.
Plentiful Meals
Often times, the guest count is not finalized until shortly before the event date. For example, some guests may wait until the last minute to confirm. Therefore, it is beneficial to plan for extra attendees, with the expectation that you may need the flexibility in your meal service. Having catered hundreds of events throughout the years, we help our clients prepare in advance, and anticipate the number of meals they will need for the event itself. This ensures that there is plenty of food for all, and that guests are happy and content.
Ingredients
When you are hiring a catering service, you my have certain ingredients that you love, or would prefer to stay away from. For example, if avocados are your favorite food, we can get creative with a spicy guacamole or tuna tartar. Or, if you have an allergy or aversion to certain foods, share this with us so we can plan accordingly. Similarly, if your guests have a food sensitivity, let us know in advance so we can prepare ingredient cards for display, or make special accommodations. We want to make sure that you and your guests are well taken care of!
