If you're hosting a social event, no matter how formal or informal, you want to offer great food!
Food is such an important part of different cultures, and in any culture you can be sure that people will enjoy an event where they can chat over food and drink. However, you don't want to offer just one meal. Make it a great meal so the people you care about know how important they are to you. When planning your event, think about why you are serving food and how it should be prepared. This will help you plan a great meal that you will remember for years to come.
Why you should provide food
If you're planning a celebration, reception, or small informal gathering, knowing why you're offering food can make the occasion more intimate. The menu will have more purpose as it has been looked at with greater care. To get you started, there are a few reasons to consider when planning our menu
1. Food builds connections
Sharing food with people you know helps form stronger bonds, while sharing food with people you don't know creates new bonds. Food is like your invitation to get to know people better, and the people you brought together are all important to you. So you want them to know each other too. If your event is primarily a mixed-use event, plan to provide food that is easy to transport on a small plate. Also plan plenty of finger food. For years people have been planning business lunches and business lunches because the food makes those conversations more enjoyable. The same technique works in social settings, except with more fun.
2. Food shows hospitality
It is hospitable to provide people with a meal, especially when there is no obligation to give in return. It is a warm gesture that expresses respect and gratitude for a relationship or friendship. Think about how your menu can reflect that warmth. Remember to offer a flavorful salsa or other dip as part of your starter portion of the meal.
3. It sets the mood
Your menu is like ambient lighting. Setting a table with burgers and fries will make your event very informal and relaxed. Putting together a colorful buffet with exotic accents will make your guests feel pampered and more formal. The better the food, the smarter the exchange becomes. How should the mood be at your event? When sending out invitations, give a glimpse into your menu as this will help your guests determine how to dress.
Why should you have catering for your event?
If you are on a healthy budget, the food you offer at your meeting should come from a professional catering service. This will put less of a burden on you as the host and allow you to mingle with your guests. As you cook and serve the meals, your guests may barely see you while you are in and out of the kitchen, making sure each class arrives on time. A catering company will also think about picking up things you might forget, such as: B. providing a variety of diets. Some of your guests are vegetarians while others may be glucose intolerant. The catering company also makes sure that you have enough drinks, desserts and dinnerware. While the menu is ultimately up to you, once you've determined the type of menu you want to provide, move on to the entertainment and leave the details to the professionals. If you go ahead with planning your event, you don't have to think about the food again until the day of the event, when it arrives, sets up and looks fabulous.
Professional catering also creates enthusiasm for your guests. Food is always a popular way to make new friends. When you host an event with food, you offer each of your guests an unforgettable experience that they will not soon forget. You'll also forge stronger bonds and hopefully create the conditions for invitations to events that your guests are hosting. Moving invitations means more food, and with more food comes more memories and new friendships.
