{"id":396,"date":"2021-01-13T21:43:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T21:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/?p=396"},"modified":"2022-03-10T22:56:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T22:56:42","slug":"safe-catering-tips-for-at-home-family-occasions-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fftcaters.com\/blog\/safe-catering-tips-for-at-home-family-occasions-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Catering Tips for At-Home Family Occasions This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since the pandemic has followed us into 2021, we can safely assume that we will need to continue our safety codes well into the year. However, life cannot stop, and all your beloved family milestones that will soon be taking place this year should be enjoyed collectively with your loved one, as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just be sure you are staying safe with these vital 2021 catering tips for safe family gatherings and special occasions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safe Ways to Celebrate Over a Meal with Family in 2021<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Whether a wedding, birthday, baby shower, or family dinner, you can still celebrate to your full satisfaction, so long as your family gathering is as safe as it can be during the Covid-19 pandemic. Other than the state COVID-19 guidelines and hygiene recommendations, here are some important tips for pandemic-friendly catering for large family gatherings this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hire a Caterer to Prepare Your Meals<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A professional catering company has the resources, skills, and availability to devote their entire efforts towards creating and delivering an unforgettable meal, no matter the theme or occasion. The great thing about hiring a caterer is that you do not have to worry about grocery shopping, meal preparation, recipe following, food timing, scheduling, and worst of all, cleaning. A catering company provides these options and services for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another bonus to professionally catering your upcoming family milestone celebrations is that they know how to be safe, in terms of food preservation and serving, as well as pandemic-friendly internal codes of safety. You can trust that all of your food and food delivery containers are contamination-free, and the staff who handled your catering was illness-free. Unless you\u2019ve been tested recently, you might not know your exposure to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host Your Gathering Outdoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your celebration and gathering outdoors provides a wider scope of assurance since it allows for more space and better ventilation. Even in colder seasons, incorporate heaters and heating lamps, tents, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and blankets to keep your guests warm while enjoying your catered meal selections. If you do not have a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, you can usually rent them from all kinds of local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provide Hygienic Tools and Products<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like you would display a table of goodie bags or meal accompaniments for your invited guests, aim to set out a selection of items and products that will help abate the spread of germs. Consider things like hand sanitizer, extra face masks, gloves, hand soap, and similar items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opt for Single-Serve Catering Selections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When working with your caterer to create a meal plan for your family gathering or celebration, consider discussing single-serve selections. Buffet-style food service can still be cone safely, but single-serve dishes just make it all that much safer, and easier. Single-plated or petit plates are a great option, as well as sit-down meal service served by a waitstaff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Get Pandemic-Friendly Catering in Georgia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call Food for Thought Catering at 678-340-0510<\/strong> to request a free quote for professional at-home catering services in Georgia<\/a> and its surrounding cities, including Peach Tree City, Raymond, Sharpsburg, Woodsmoke, Wood Valley Estates, Arnco Mills, Fayetteville, Whitesburg, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and more. We offer full-service catering, along with a wide selection of authentic, custom-made menus and packages, for all work-related and private events. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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