When you are searching for a caterer for a reception, a party or corporate event, you can never be too careful. After all, you want the very best food to be available, right? The catering company that you eventually choose will prepare a wide selection of food and drinks for your guests; although it is extremely rare, sometimes food can be handled poorly and could potentially make your guests ill. In the same breath, buying ingredients from not-so-reputable sources can result in subpar food.
Lucky for you, we are here to let you in on some questions that you can ask your potential catering companies before you make a final decision.
The Questions
Question 1: Do You Have The Appropriate Certifications?
Ensuring that your chosen catering company has the appropriate certification can save a lot of headaches (and bellyache!). Certification such as catering course qualifications and food safety certificates can prove that the company you are considering picking actually knows what they are doing and have the necessary experience to provide the very best catering service possible.
When you know that the company has the correct qualifications and training, you can rest easy with the peace of mind that your food will be in good hands.
Question 2: How Do You Maintain Proper Food Temperature?
When the food is being transported from the kitchen to the venue in which your event is taking place, it is imperative that the food is kept at the correct temperature. A lot of companies use refrigerated vehicles, but you should still definitely ask this question. After all, nobody wants to eat warm salad or cold meats that are supposed to be served hot. Making sure that the food is kept at the proper temperature and eradicating any potential risk is crucial to catering for any event.
Question 3: Where Is The Food Prepared?
Not knowing where the food that you will be eating is prepared can lead to a lot of uncertain feelings. Nobody wants to think that their food is being prepared in a dingy, dirty kitchen that does not adhere to the appropriate health and safety regulations. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can even ask for a tour of their kitchen and food storage facilities.
It is a sad fact that there are a lot of catering companies out there who do operate in less than ideal conditions, so it is always worth checking out beforehand.
Hassle Free Weekends Can Help
At Hassle Free Weekends, we are a catering company that values honesty and openness over anything else. Providing the very best food to our customers is something that we pride ourselves on, and we love nothing more than answering any questions that you may have regarding the catering services that we offer. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about our catering services for weddings, corporate events, holidays, parties, or funerals, you can call us on 07941 672296 or email polly@hasslefreeweekends.co.uk.