As a caterer, there are two things you should look for in an event catering supply company; quality and reliability. Working with an unprofessional company could ruin your business image and affect your relationship with customers. In the extract below, you will learn some considerations to make when hiring an event supply company.
Assess the Company's Track Record
The easiest way to assess the company's track record is by asking for their portfolio to know whom they have worked with. Contact these caterers to establish how they rate the company's services. Good reviews such as timely delivery of quality products, ability to work during odd hours and the availability of after-sales services are all indications that you should work with the company.
Check the Company's Ability to Create Long Term Relationships
As a caterer, changing your supplier every few months is a great inconvenience, since there are times when you will not have a supplier. Therefore, it would be wise to assess the company's ability to create long term relationships. For instance, check whether their operating area is within your locality. This ensures that you can receive products within a few minutes or hours. Additionally, you should check the company's catalogue to know the products that they supply. For instance, if your company requires seafood such as crabs and prawns, the company should be able to supply these foods.
Examine the Product Quality
Your image is usually on the line any time a company hires your services. Therefore, you would want to assess the quality of products supplied by the company. For example, you should inquire where the company sources its foods. Remember, you want fresh and organic foods. You should also assess their cold chain practices to know whether the products will arrive in their original condition. If you require catering equipment such as commercial stoves, food warmers and cool rooms, it would be wise to visit the company's premises to evaluate the quality of these items.
Inquire About the Terms and Pricing
The company should have reasonable terms. For instance, you should assess their liability procedures. Typically, the company should document the condition of the products on arrival to determine if they got contaminated or bad during transport. Additionally, compare the company's pricing against similar companies to know if you will get value for your money. Ideally, consider supply companies that give discounts for large orders and long term companies.
You should now find it easy to find an event supply company. Check the company's track record, ability to create long term engagements, product quality, terms and pricing.
For more information, contact an event catering supply company in your area.
Share7 June 2021
Hello, welcome to my new blog! My name is Jackie and I recently threw an amazing party for my husband's 40th birthday. I invited friends and family from across the country so I had to cater for 250 people. When we have smaller parties, I normally take care of the food myself with a little help from my daughters. However, this time we decided to call in a professional food service company. The staff were great, the food was tasty and I learnt an awful lot of cool tips and tricks from them. I decided to start this blog to offer advice to others. I hope you enjoy it.
