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Facts To Learn When Planning A Funeral Catering
Despite the sadness that comes from losing a loved one, sharing a meal with others will help to provide comfort to the bereaved family and help them fellowship with other people. Funeral catering can be a bit tricky, as the family may be more pre-occupied with organizing other details of the burial. In such cases, it may be better to hire professional caterers to prepare and serve meals. Consider various factors when hiring a caterer.
Sit down with the caterer and make your needs known to them right from the start. Be direct and as clear as possible to avoid misunderstandings. Inform them about your preferences, not just about the food preparation, but how it should also be served and handled during the event. Consider the different types of people who will come when making arrangements.
Inform the caterer where the food will be served. This is because choice of venue will influence food choices. Fingers foods are best served if people will be in a particular place for only a short period of time and they will mostly be standing. Bigger meals can be served if people are meeting in someone's home.
Drinks should be included in the menu. Consider including both cold and hot drinks, as people have different preferences. You can also vary the soft drinks that are available. If you can afford alcoholic drinks, you can include this as well, depending on the type of crowd you will be having over.
Factor in any special needs that some guests may have. For instance, include alternatives for vegetarians. Consider the fact that some guests may want to bring foods. Inform the caterer how to handle this and organize how to thank the people who bring foods later on.
When carrying out funeral catering, keep things simple and just ensure that everyone gets something to eat. You can hire a caterer for a particular day only, or you can hire their services for multiple days. You can also hire out other equipment such as tents, chairs and linens from the caterer.
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