Whether you’re looking to hire a caterer for your upcoming annual Easter celebration, your daughter’s wedding or your best friend’s baby shower, finding the right caterer can be a difficult decision without the right information.

First things first, even before you begin looking at your catering options, you should have a general idea of what you’d like your caterer to do. Knowing beforehand the extent to which your caterer will be involved in the event can help you quickly narrow down the list when you begin searching. Are you planning on having drinks and hors d'oeuvres only, a buffet type setup or will each of your guests be individually served? Brainstorm these details before your catering search begins and you’ll find the process to be a bit easier.

As you begin contacting caterers, be sure to express exactly what you are looking for and discuss pricing up-front. Cost can play a large role in weeding out those caterers who are simply not in your budget. Make sure to inquire whether the price includes table linen, napkins, glassware, dishes, etc. or if that is something you’ll need to arrange.

As you begin working out the menu with your caterer, ask if they have tasting sessions available for you to sample the food that you’d like to serve at your event. This can be a great way to get to know your caterer, help them understand what you like and don’t like, and will ensure that the food served at your event is exactly what you want. If you have a specific recipe that you’d like the caterer to use, be sure to ask if this is something they can do.

Finally, make sure that you’re going to enjoy working with your caterer in planning the big event. If your personalities clash, if they’re hard to get a hold of, or if you are questioning their reliability… it’s best to keep looking until you find the perfect match. After all, it’s your event and it should be exactly how you’ve always wanted.

*Thanks to Culinary Crafts, SLC Caterer, for providing us with these helpful tips.

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