Grandmas Backyard BBQ

Now that you have decided it’s best to have a professional caterer provide the food for your party, here are some tips and questions on what to look for when hiring a caterer.

What Does a Caterer Do?

They prepare food for your event. When considering how to select a caterer, look at many factors. You should consider the nature of the event, how formal it is, what sorts of foods you wish to serve, and how much you can afford to spend.

Finding a Caterer

• Personal Recommendation

The ideal way to find a caterer is via personal recommendation. Ask friends, family and colleagues if they have catered an event, and who they used. Personal recommendations can help you select the right caterer

• Internet
  

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• Telephone book
• Event planners
• Reception Hall
• Favorite Restaurant

Questions to ask Prospective Caterer

• Do they serve the type of food you want to serve your guests
• Are they available for the date of your event
• When and where will the food be cooked
• Do they serve it or is it buffet style
• Is there an event they are doing that you might attend
• Can you taste their food prior to your event
• Is there a deposit required
• What form of payment do they accept
• Is there a contract to sign

If you are satisfied that this is your caterer hire them and get all the necessary paperwork done. Then you can kick back and relax. The only thing left to do is give them your final count and enjoy your party! Have a great day!

Over our 13 years in business we have found things that have helped us improve our barbecuing skills. We’ll do a series of tips over the season to share what we have learned. Every three weeks we will post a new tip, so check back to read all the tips. Enjoy your BBQ and let the Smoke Roll!

The Grilling Season Is Upon Us!

With the warmer temperatures come the memories of  the smell of charcoal and grilling meat. Spring,summer, and even fall are great times for grilling.  Here are some guidelines for a solid start to a successful grilling season.

How do we prepare for the grilling season?

The first thing you want to do is make sure your patio or deck is still in good condition for holding those barbecues. Make sure any repairs are done and the area is clean. Not only will you appeal to your guests and family,but you will create a clean and safe workspace for your grilling. Read more »

The definition of catering is-”Supplying of Food for a Social Event”

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you haven’t quite decided if you want to prepare your own food or if you want to hire a caterer. Only you can make that decision. The article is written in an effort to help you make the appropriate decision for your particular situation and what you then need to do next.

Making the Decision

• How many people will be attending?

• Can you cook the food required to feed the amount of people who are invited?

• Do you have grill, oven or stove-top space to do all of the cooking?

• Do you have enough serving dishes for all of your food?

• Do you have enough dishes to serve the food on for all of your guests?

• Do you have enough silverware for all of your guests?

• Do you have the tables needed for placing the food on for serving? (We are assuming potluck style here as if you decide to do a sit-down event with servers that is another whole area that would need to be addressed.)

Let’s say you have given this some thought and you still want to do it yourself.  Next thing to think about is the food.  Read more »