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At the centre of any successful office party or event is the food and drink. The most difficult aspect of planning a great event is deciding what to serve. Professional event planners can advise you on your choices. For a cocktail party choose to serve hors d\’oeuvres only. A sit down dinner for a more formal occasion. A buffet with separate stations for salads, meat, seafood and dessert, for larger events.
The type of service and quantity of food you decide on will be guided by the time of day the event is scheduled for. Also consider staff expectations. But, the most important factor guiding the style of catering is the budget. If you decide to have the party in the office make certain the space available to you is equal to the service style you choose. For instance, if you choose a sit down lunch or dinner be certain you have the space needed to accommodate tables and chairs. The budget should also allow for hiring wait staff option.
If your event plan calls for a buffet style gathering remember that tables will be needed for catering equipment such as chafing pans. For holiday celebrations, when traditional turkey or roast beef will be on the menu, space will be needed to accommodate a chef carving station as well. Appetizer events need only presentation tables if your budget does not provide for wait staff to serve guests. A preparation area may be needed for this option. The staff kitchen can usually do the trick.
Getting the most out of a smaller budget is easily done. Opt for the caterer to drop off the items you chose for your party\’s menu. All you\’ll need is a table large enough to hold your menu choices.
To have the entire company talking about the best office gathering ever follow these tips and tricks too.
- Office food etiquette. You probably know your office well so make sure you keep it in mind when planning any event. Have an office full of women? Serving food that is pretty will most likely be well received. Oh and add something chocolate. If yours is a construction company make sure to fill the gap with hearty and tasty home-style portions.
- Be sensitive. Keep in mind the ethnic and religious requirements of your colleagues.
- Quantity: How much is required depends on the number of people attending and the time of day your function is taking place. Luncheons usually require less than evening functions.
For a cocktail party with appetizers you would need:
- Light: 3 to 5 pieces – Medium cocktail party: 5 to 8 pieces – Full meal cocktail party: 8 to 15 pieces. – Dinner style cocktail parties require 15 to 20 pieces per person.
- Renting China, Glassware and Cutlery will make any party planners life much easier and is eco-friendly. You should be able to rent them from your caterer. If you want disposable, choose a caterer that has eco-friendly items available. Have the order delivered the day before to ensure you are ready for the set up the day of the event. If you are missing items, early delivery gives you time to make wrongs into rights.
- Double up on everything. You can count on people to leave glasses, plates and cutlery wherever they go. Planning for twice the amount as the number of guests invited is a smart event planning strategy.
- Serving. If you are not hiring serving staff, a buffet is the way to go. Stack plates at the start of the buffet line, and place cutlery and napkins at the end. Guests will then have less to balance while they serve themselves.
- If you have the space available set up several areas for food. This ensures that everyone will not crowd the same buffet table at once. Always make sure there are plenty of napkins, plates and cutlery at each table.
- Go for the wow factor. If your budget allows go all the way with butler service. Your colleagues will love you for providing them with an elegant experience that says they are the best.
Planning any office event or party menu will be easy if you follow these few simple guidelines and you will be the go-to event planner for success.
Food sets the mood. Great catering creates great party and event moments-and great catering is what Simply Elegant catering does. We understand how food can shape any party, event or meeting. Our chefs stand behind every bite to match you and your company\’s style and budget. Simply Elegant works with you to make sure your catering works for you and your event — not against you.
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