Deciding on a caterer for your big event in Salt Lake City can be a stressful job. Not only do you need to ensure you feed enough people, but you also have to consider food allergies, alternatives to restrictions, finding a balance of food people will want to eat, and of course, staying within your budget. Since there are many caters out there, and it could be hard to narrow down, below are five questions you should ask yourself and or them before you swipe that card.

Is The Caterer Allowed To Work At Your Chosen Venue?

One of the best ways to begin is to check with your venue of choice if they have chosen caterers. Many venues in Salt Lake City will pre-select caterers they have previously worked with. These are often the only caterers that the venue will allow to serve events at their venue. Many larger caterers have their venues; This is great because they are more familiar with the space and can execute events there.

Is Your Caterer Qualified To Do Both On-Site And Offsite Catering?

Catering is done on-site or at-premise when the kitchen is within the venue. This type of event allows food to be prepared and served on-site. Some venues do not have the necessary kitchens to cater large events. You will need a caterer who can prepare the food on-site (offsite), transport it to your venue, and then finish it offsite; This means that the caterer must be experienced in offsite catering and have the equipment needed to execute the event. A caterer will need their kitchen, commissary, large trucks, portable cooking equipment like ovens, fryers or hot boxes, steamers, steam wells, and other specialty equipment.

Can The Caterer Deliver On Expectations?

Our eyes are the first thing we eat, so presentation is as important as taste. Ask the caterer to send you photos from previous events so that you can check for creativity in how food is presented. You should check that the equipment used by the caterer for your event is in good condition. They also need to be equipped with display boards/bowls/trays, heating lamps, and food labeling. You can ensure that the food complements and enhances your special day by choosing creative and appealing decor.

What Do Past Clients Have To Say?

It would help if you looked for a caterer with many years of experience and testimonials from similar events in the Salt Lake City Area. The more years of experience, the better. You can start your research by looking at customer reviews on sites like Google and looking elsewhere to find what past clients have had to say. You can also ask the caterer for 2-3 references who have worked with them on similar events. You can get valuable information from these references if you speak directly with the caterer.

How Much Does The Price Include?

Many caterers do more than prepare and serve the food. Many will help coordinate the event timeline/flow of the meal, supply the tables/chairs/plates/napkins/silverware, stock the bar, set out place cards/menus, waitstaff, and some can even bake the wedding cake for your special day. You will need their help from setup to clean up. Make sure you don’t pay any hidden fees. These additional costs can sometimes be as high as 23% by caterers, which is quite a large amount.

In the end, just be sure to do your homework and be prepared to leave no stone unturned when choosing your catering company. Bryce and Karla with Catering By Bryce have built a strong business entirely by word of mouth from over 40 years of happy customers throughout Salt Lake City, Utah. So why not give them a call?

Catering By Bryce has over 40 years of experience as a catering company in the Salt Lake City Area. They have continued to grow as a company and serve more and more happy couples through amazing word-of-mouth success. Choose them for your next caterer, you won’t regret it.