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Cocktail Party Catering: Things to Consider For a Stress-Free Experience

by Johnson Raphy Catering

A cocktail party is fun — friends and family come dressed up, ready for a good time. They are expecting to have a laugh with old mates, enjoy some delicious food and generally be merry. If you are about to organise a cocktail party, there are a few things you need to take care of and apart from the venue and number of guests, it is the catering. Whom to hire and what to serve are going to be the two questions that will dominate your planning.

Here, we are giving you a few things to consider for a stress-free experience:

  • Choose a Good CatererThat is sound advice, but how do you follow up on it? What constitutes a good caterer? The answer is multi-level. They should have the experience to meet your needs, have an ability to understand what you want, and offer you a variety of menu options to choose from.
  • Go for Tastings — Don’t neglect this. You do not want to deal with a heap of food left untouched by guests. Organise a tasting with your caterer. The tasting session will also give you the opportunity to evaluate the performance of your chef and the presentation of the delicacies.
  • Choose the Menu Wisely Cocktail party catering in Melbourne is all about the right menu. You need to choose a menu that will be enjoyed. Bite sized delicacies and food that will not spill is a good option. You can go for fruit based cocktails and mocktails, seared scallops, sandwiches, can become mouth-watering dishes in the hands of an experienced chef.
  • Ensure the Equipment and Cutlery is Ordered — The cutlery has to be pre-ordered, especially if the event is at your home or in an outdoor area. Some caterers provide cutlery and other equipment on hire, and you need to budget these in.



  • Offer a Variety of Appetisers and Drinks Just because the food has to be bite size, it doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on the variety and taste. Cocktail party catering in Melbourne is an industry with some well-established professionals who can offer you tasty and beautifully presented delicacies for your guests. The caterer of your choice should offer a variety of appetisers and drinks to cater to different tastes and preferences.
  • Adequate StaffFor smooth circulation of drinks and appetisers, the number of guests should not overwhelm the number of staff and vice versa. An ideal ratio of staff to guests would be 1:20.  With this ratio, your guests will be efficiently served and you will have less to worry about during the party.
  • Strategically Position the AppetisersYour appetisers will function as two things, decorative art and tasty dishes. They can be prepared and presented on beautiful and strategically placed tables around the venue, so a guest on the farthermost end of the room is not left unattended. Having the staff walk around with trays of appetisers will also help with the flow of conversation and food.

Conclusion

Your guests will want to have you around during the party and you cannot afford to be stressed out or absent. By following the tips mentioned in this article, you will be in a position to host a cocktail party catering that both you and your guests will enjoy.



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