{"id":357,"date":"2020-08-25T20:28:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T20:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2022-03-10T23:01:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T23:01:04","slug":"helpful-guide-to-hiring-a-catering-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/helpful-guide-to-hiring-a-catering-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Guide to Hiring a Catering Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Do you have an upcoming event that requires careful catering and planning?&nbsp; If so, then you have come to the right place! Food is one of the most memorable components of any event, regardless of formality, which means it\u2019s the most important part of planning. Continue reading to for some helpful guidance on how to hire a catering company that can deliver great service at the best cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Party-Event-Catering-Newnan-Georgia.jpg\" alt=\"Party Event Catering Newnan Georgia \" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Party-Event-Catering-Newnan-Georgia.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Party-Event-Catering-Newnan-Georgia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Party-Event-Catering-Newnan-Georgia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Party Event Catering Newnan Georgia 678-340-0510<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>Start By Finding Real Qualified Caterers<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to hire a catering company that is capable of meeting your event\u2019s needs. See to it that your catering company can handle the expected number of guests. Go with a company that can handle the size of your event, especially if it is an extra-large one.&nbsp; It is important that the staffs are experienced to handle the number of guests attending the party, and can prepare and serve the food accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Need to Know About Catering on a Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call around to various caterers and catering companies for estimates, consultations, tastings, and more.\u00a0 Shopping around will give you an idea of what the average cost will be to cater your event. This will help you analyze which company is giving you the best deal, as well as, filter out hidden costs, overages, and extra fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guest Lists are Crucial to Catering Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be modest when indulging the catering company about the number of expected guests. Take your guest list and subtract twenty percent. Use the remaining eighty percent as the final confirmed guest count for the caterers. This will ensure you are not overspending on labor or service, as well as, providing an excess of food that can result as a waste of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Miscellaneous Catering Tips You Might Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The service staff or waiters should be acknowledged when hiring a catering company. Do they provide waiters, or do they just serve the food? Also, discuss whether or not there are extra gratuities and taxes associated with requesting a wait staff. Also, discuss the leftovers with your catering company and the services they provide for them. Ask if boxing up the leftovers and packaging them for you is an extra cost, or an available service altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call Our Georgia Caterers for Exceptional Service!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Food for Thought Catering at 678-340-0510<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia catering services<\/a> that are guaranteed to exceed your expectations for excellence! We are skilled culinary professionals who specialize in full-service catering. You can customize everything down to the very last detail, from menus and service, to themes, d\u00e9cor, and more. Call 678-340-0510 to request a free consultation, today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"987\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/11.png\" alt=\"Food for Thought Catering 678-340-0510\" class=\"wp-image-220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/11.png 987w, https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/11-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/11-768x198.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><figcaption>Food for Thought Catering 678-340-0510 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have an upcoming event that requires careful catering and planning?&nbsp; If so, then you have come to the right place! 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