One of the biggest expenses of an event is catering. Catering is the core of every event. After the event is over whether it is a social or a corporate event, what the guests remember is the type of food served at your event. So here are numerous ways, where you can provide all your guests with a remarkable dining experience, and that too in your budget.
Numerous companies want to save money on catering and often wonder how they can save money without taking away the essence of the event. There are many companies who want to save money, but they do not want to look like we want to save money. The following are 5 ways to save money on catering:
1. You can serve the venue house brand of wine
As we all know, house brands are always cheap. Picking a house brand drink will definitely save you a lot of costs compare to premium brand alcohol. Moreover, venues house brand drink, on the other hand, will also compliment well with the variety of dishes served by the venue. Don’t be surprised, but the fact is most of the people can't even tell the difference between expensive drinks and house wine. However, if your guest list includes wine lovers, then few among your guests might think that the house wine served is cheap. In such case, where you don’t want to spoil your reputation you can save money by serving expensive wine but at the same time limiting the other alcohol options.
2. Ask your caterer to create an attractive appetizer table
Make your appetizer table look attractive; this is the main point you should follow if you want to cut down catering costs. As when all the appetizers are displayed on a table it gives a presentable look and also a complete dining experience to your guests. This appetizer table will provide your guests with more options at less cost than waiters passing/rotating appetizers. Also, guests appreciate blending around the hors d'oeuvres.
3. Don't pay for extra food
Count your guests properly and then give your caterers the guest count in advance. So that, the caterer can prepare the right quantity of food according to your guest count. As, if you order for too many people, and only half of them are invited then you will definitely waste a lot of money there.
4. You can bring your choice of caterer
Many venues have their in-house catering team, and they do not allow outside caterers in the venue. You will be surprised to know, but the in-house catering team is often expensive. If you really want to save on catering costs, then select an event space that will allow you to get your own choice of caterer.
5. You can try a non-popular or say less-popular catering company
There are these young and new caterers in the catering industry, which may charge the lesser price and might even bargain on price as they are new in the market and are building a name for themselves. However, be sure to do research about their previous work before hiring an unknown caterer.
Hope these tips will help you to reduce your catering costs.