Hiring an experienced catering service for your corporate event will ensure each guest enjoys the menu, no matter their dietary restrictions. A corporate caterer will also make sure that the menu aligns with the scope and purpose of your event, and that food is presented and served according to your needs.
At Tucson Creative Catering, we understand how stressful corporate event planning can be. We have worked with hundreds of local and national companies to plan fun, engaging, and personalized events. Our unique combination of skills and experience can make planning your next corporate event seamless and easy. Here is our guide to choosing the right catering for corporate events.
Clearly Define Your Catering and Event Planning Needs
The best way to make sure that you choose a catering company that can meet your needs is to take the time to clearly define them before scheduling consultations. Create a document or spreadsheet that clearly outlines:
- The type of event you’re holding and its purpose, theme, and style
- The guest list, including how many children (if any) will attend
- Any dietary restrictions you need to consider
- Your budget for the entire event, including venue, staff, party rentals, decor, lighting and sound, food, beverages, and entertainment
Do Your Research and Compare Catering Quotes
Next, do your research to find the best business catering company in your area. Ask colleagues for recommendations, and read online reviews and testimonials from customers of each caterer you consider. Then provide each caterer with the information you gathered in the previous step and get an estimate for the cost of their services.
Schedule a Consultation to Evaluate Each Catering Company
When you have narrowed down your selection to two or three companies, schedule a consultation with each one. During the consultation, you want to evaluate:
- Communication skills and responsiveness
- Sample catering menus or tasting menus
- Food presentation
- Flexibility
- Pricing
- Certifications or special skills
- Staffing
Final Tips and Suggestions
A corporate event is much more complex than a small family party. You need to use a catering company with experience in corporate event planning and catering to make sure you get the level of services and attention to detail required. For instance, if you need corporate lunch catering for a training session or meeting, your needs will be different than someone who is planning a large fundraising gala for a nonprofit. Carefully evaluating each caterer before making your decision will help you find one who offers the right combination of services, skills, and experience for your specific needs.
Call Tucson Creative Catering Now for an Estimate for Corporate Catering
At Tucson Creative Catering, we are a full-service catering company specializing in corporate catering for events in Tucson, AZ. We handle every detail, from menu planning and serving to entertainment, decor, lights and sound, and event rentals. We know how to ensure your corporate event goes smoothly from start to finish, whether you need simple boxed lunches catering or are planning a major event. Call us now or reach out to us online to request an estimate or to learn more about our corporate catering menus.