When you’re planning a party or other special event, you can choose to handle everything on your own, or hire a caterer and event planner. Hiring a professional will save you time and can even save you money by ensuring every element of your event goes according to plan. If you’re on the fence about whether it’s worth it to invest in the cost of professional catering and party service, continue reading.
Reduced Stress & Labor
Hiring a professional means that you won’t have to stress out over every detail of planning your event, preparing a menu, hiring staff, coordinating set-up and tear-down, and cooking food. A professional will have access to resources and contacts that will streamline the process and make everything faster and more efficient. They will also be equipped to handle any challenges or snags that come up during the planning process.
Access to Professional Contacts & Discounts
A catering and event planning company has professional contacts and connections in the industry. It’s easy for them to find an event space, party rentals, decorations, and entertainment within your budget. Depending upon how long they have been in business, they may even get reduced rates or professional discounts that you wouldn’t have access to on your own.
Easy to Hire Vendors & Staff
An experienced caterer will also have a list of trusted vendors and staff ready to help make your event a success. They know which servers and bartenders are available and what vendors are reputable and reliable. You won’t need to spend time and money placing ads, holding interviews, vetting companies, scheduling consultations, or reviewing samples. Your catering and event planning company will take care of it for you.
More Time to Focus on Other Elements of Party Planning
Handing over the reins to a catering and event planning company will give you more time to focus on other elements of planning your party. You will have time to pare down your guest list, create a seating chart, design invitations, manage RSVPs, and take care of other details that might feel overwhelming if you didn’t have help.
Professional Help if Something Doesn’t Go According to Plan
Not every event goes smoothly. If something unexpected occurs, you don’t want to have to handle it yourself on top of everything else on your to-do list. A professional caterer and event planner will have contingency plans in place for unexpected snafus. If party rentals and decorations aren’t ready, staff calls out sick, or a vendor isn’t prepared, they will have a backup plan in place already.
At Tucson Creative Catering, we are a full-service catering and event planning company in Tucson, AZ. We have decades of experience designing and overseeing successful events of all sizes. Whether you’re planning a wedding, anniversary party, or corporate event, we can make sure everything goes according to plan. We handle all the details, including party rentals, menu planning and catering, staffing, entertainment and decorations, sound and lighting, and set-up and clean-up. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation for catering and event planning services.