1. Try out the standard of their food during the food tasting. This is a great opportunity to know the standard of a catering company. During food tasting, you should share with your caterer your likes and dislikes so that he or she will know what food to recommend to you. Do not be afraid to ask question. You are the customer, and you should ask anything that you have in doubt before booking.
2. Ask questions about their food presentation. This is a good time to find out more about their plate presentation. Is dressing served on the side? And will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? These are some of the questions that you should ask your caterer before booking.
3. Do share your honest opinion and feedback with your caterer. Caterers see tasting as an opportunity to improve the standard of their food and presentation. Therefore, be sure to share comments and questions and give them your honest feedback. This will help them to improve so that they can serve you better in the future.
4. Be sure to find out whether the caterer charges for tasting. Some caterers do charge for tasting. So be sure to understand the charges and procedure before you arrange a food tasting session with your caterer.
5. Based your purchase decision on services and chemistry with your caterer. Other than the quality of food, service of the caterer is also very important. You will be working together, so it is very important that you can get along well with your caterer.
6. Send a thank you note to them. If you decide not to use a particular caterer for whatever reason, you should send a short note to thank them for their time and effort. They will appreciate it.
Showing posts with label food tasting. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Are Tastings Necessary?
Much talk of tastings has been circulating over the last couple of years. Magazines, internet articles, wedding checklists have all written about tastings, with some insisting on a tasting before you book. Tastings can be a great way to have a pre-celebration before your function. Certainly look into this, but don't feel pressured if your caterer doesn't offer this service. If your price per person is very reasonable, there may not be the budget to include a tasting for the price offered.
Some restaurants and catering businesses recommend a pre-tasting to select your options of Finger Foods, Plated Dinners, Desserts and wines. When a restaurant or venue has an in-house catering service, this is a great option as they will generally have staff and food ingredients required to provide small portions for tastings. Do ask the cost of this service, it may be part of your package, however generally will not be included to keep the costs down for your function.
Mobile caterers may not have the flexibility to offer tastings, as they don't have a restaurant or staff on call to suit your time schedule. Don't be concerned about this, as mobile caterers run very differently to a set venue or restaurant. As mobile caterer's source food fresh for each function, buying smaller quantities for tastings may prove to be an expensive and time consuming task.
Some restaurants and catering businesses recommend a pre-tasting to select your options of Finger Foods, Plated Dinners, Desserts and wines. When a restaurant or venue has an in-house catering service, this is a great option as they will generally have staff and food ingredients required to provide small portions for tastings. Do ask the cost of this service, it may be part of your package, however generally will not be included to keep the costs down for your function.
Mobile caterers may not have the flexibility to offer tastings, as they don't have a restaurant or staff on call to suit your time schedule. Don't be concerned about this, as mobile caterers run very differently to a set venue or restaurant. As mobile caterer's source food fresh for each function, buying smaller quantities for tastings may prove to be an expensive and time consuming task.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Why Food Tastings Rock!
Virtually every wedding advice book these days recommends you taste food before you choose your event menu. Many caterers offer tastings prior to booking, while others will only prepare a tasting once the event is confirmed with a deposit. Here are some things to know:
1. Tastings give you an opportunity to try dishes prior to the actual event. They are a great way to spend time with your caterer, sharing your likes and dislikes and discussing other elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is your time with your caterer.
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food. Ask questions about service. Is the dressing included on the salad or served on the side? Will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? How often will the buffet be refreshed?
3. Caterers see tastings as an opportunity to improve their food and presentation by gaining honest feedback from clients. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
6. If a certain caterer isn't the right fit, it's nice to send a short note thanking them for their time and offering feedback. Believe us: the caterer will appreciate your input.
1. Tastings give you an opportunity to try dishes prior to the actual event. They are a great way to spend time with your caterer, sharing your likes and dislikes and discussing other elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is your time with your caterer.
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food. Ask questions about service. Is the dressing included on the salad or served on the side? Will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? How often will the buffet be refreshed?
3. Caterers see tastings as an opportunity to improve their food and presentation by gaining honest feedback from clients. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
6. If a certain caterer isn't the right fit, it's nice to send a short note thanking them for their time and offering feedback. Believe us: the caterer will appreciate your input.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Choose the Right Food!
Virtually every wedding advice book these days recommends you taste food before you choose your event menu. Many caterers offer tastings prior to booking, while others will only prepare a tasting once the event is confirmed with a deposit. Here are some things to know:
1. Tastings give you an opportunity to try dishes prior to the actual event. They are a great way to spend time with your caterer, sharing your likes and dislikes and discussing other elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is your time with your caterer.
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food. Ask questions about service. Is the dressing included on the salad or served on the side? Will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? How often will the buffet be refreshed?
3. Caterers see tastings as an opportunity to improve their food and presentation by gaining honest feedback from clients. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
6. If a certain caterer isn't the right fit, it's nice to send a short note thanking them for their time and offering feedback. Believe us: the caterer will appreciate your input.
Isaac's Catering is your #1 source for all your catering needs in San Diego! They offer the widest selection of food for your event! Choose Isaac's Catering for all your catering needs!
1. Tastings give you an opportunity to try dishes prior to the actual event. They are a great way to spend time with your caterer, sharing your likes and dislikes and discussing other elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is your time with your caterer.
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food. Ask questions about service. Is the dressing included on the salad or served on the side? Will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? How often will the buffet be refreshed?
3. Caterers see tastings as an opportunity to improve their food and presentation by gaining honest feedback from clients. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
6. If a certain caterer isn't the right fit, it's nice to send a short note thanking them for their time and offering feedback. Believe us: the caterer will appreciate your input.
Isaac's Catering is your #1 source for all your catering needs in San Diego! They offer the widest selection of food for your event! Choose Isaac's Catering for all your catering needs!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Interesting Facts About Food
The most enjoyable events are often those in which the food is divine. Oliver Twist said, “Please Sir, can I have some more?” And although it is doubtful that you will be serving gruel at your next catered event, you’ll want your guests feeling pleased. Here are some interesting facts about food that you may find to be interesting!
The largest being a quiche made in Paris, November 22, 1997. Chef Alain Marcotullio used 125 quarts of milk, 1,928 eggs, 156 pounds of bacon, 134 pounds of butter, and more than 140 pounds of flour to make the world's largest quiche. It baked for over 18 hours and fed more than 125 people.
People who become hysterical when peanut butter sticks to the roof of their mouth have 'arachibutyrophobia'. If someone attending your catered event has a tendency to suffer from this condition, be certain to alert your caterer about this dietary restriction.
During the Alaskan Klondike gold rush, (1897-1898) potatoes were practically worth their weight in gold. Potatoes were so valued for their vitamin C content that miners traded gold for potatoes.
Pine, spruce, or other evergreen wood should never be used in barbecues. These woods, when burning or smoking, can add harmful tar and resins to the food. Only hardwoods should be used for smoking and grilling, such as oak, pecan, hickory, maple, cherry, alder, apple, or mesquite, depending on the type of meat being cooked.
Isaac's catering is your #1 source for all your catering needs during the holidays! They offer professional service at afforadable prices, and they work hard to make your event successful so you don't have to! Check out Isaac's Catering and see what they can do for you!
The largest being a quiche made in Paris, November 22, 1997. Chef Alain Marcotullio used 125 quarts of milk, 1,928 eggs, 156 pounds of bacon, 134 pounds of butter, and more than 140 pounds of flour to make the world's largest quiche. It baked for over 18 hours and fed more than 125 people.
People who become hysterical when peanut butter sticks to the roof of their mouth have 'arachibutyrophobia'. If someone attending your catered event has a tendency to suffer from this condition, be certain to alert your caterer about this dietary restriction.
During the Alaskan Klondike gold rush, (1897-1898) potatoes were practically worth their weight in gold. Potatoes were so valued for their vitamin C content that miners traded gold for potatoes.
Pine, spruce, or other evergreen wood should never be used in barbecues. These woods, when burning or smoking, can add harmful tar and resins to the food. Only hardwoods should be used for smoking and grilling, such as oak, pecan, hickory, maple, cherry, alder, apple, or mesquite, depending on the type of meat being cooked.
Isaac's catering is your #1 source for all your catering needs during the holidays! They offer professional service at afforadable prices, and they work hard to make your event successful so you don't have to! Check out Isaac's Catering and see what they can do for you!
Famous Food Quotes
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
-J.R.R. Tolkien
I went into a McDonald's yesterday and said, 'I'd like some fries.' The girl at the counter said, 'Would you like some fries with that?'
- Jay Leno
There are people who strictly deprive themselves of each and every eatable, drinkable, and smokable which has in any way acquired a shady reputation. They pay this price for health. And health is all they get for it. How strange it is. It is like paying out your whole fortune for a cow that has gone dry.
-Mark Twain
Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch.
-Orson Wells
Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.
-Socrates
I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
-Steven Wright
I'm at the age when food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
-Rodney Dangerfield
The perfect lover is one who turns into pizza at 4 A.M.
- Charles Pierce
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
-Alex Levine
I often take exercise. Why only yesterday I had my breakfast in bed.
-Oscar Wilde
The belly rules the mind.
-Spanish Proverb
I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food.
-W.C. Fields
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.
-Harriet Van Horne
A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in the will's freedom after it.
-Aldous Huxley
Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.
-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Isaac's Catering is your #1 source for catering in San Diego! Their professional Staff is there to take care of you every step of the way! They work hard, so you don't have to! Visit Isaac's Catering today and experience everything they have to offer you!
-J.R.R. Tolkien
I went into a McDonald's yesterday and said, 'I'd like some fries.' The girl at the counter said, 'Would you like some fries with that?'
- Jay Leno
There are people who strictly deprive themselves of each and every eatable, drinkable, and smokable which has in any way acquired a shady reputation. They pay this price for health. And health is all they get for it. How strange it is. It is like paying out your whole fortune for a cow that has gone dry.
-Mark Twain
Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch.
-Orson Wells
Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.
-Socrates
I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
-Steven Wright
I'm at the age when food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.
-Rodney Dangerfield
The perfect lover is one who turns into pizza at 4 A.M.
- Charles Pierce
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
-Alex Levine
I often take exercise. Why only yesterday I had my breakfast in bed.
-Oscar Wilde
The belly rules the mind.
-Spanish Proverb
I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food.
-W.C. Fields
Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.
-Harriet Van Horne
A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in the will's freedom after it.
-Aldous Huxley
Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.
-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Isaac's Catering is your #1 source for catering in San Diego! Their professional Staff is there to take care of you every step of the way! They work hard, so you don't have to! Visit Isaac's Catering today and experience everything they have to offer you!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Food Tasting: Choosing the Right Food
Advice you will probably receive from everyone about your catering for your wedding day is "TRY THE FOOD FIRST". Most caterers will host a tasting before you make the contract, while some require the contract and a deposit beforehand. Here are some reasons that tasting with your caterer is important:
1. Tastings give you the freedom to choose exactly what you want presented on your big day. It's also a great way to spend some time with your caterer top discuss the elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food itself. Ask the important questions about the service. Is the dressing for the salad on the salad itself or on the side? Are all the courses delivered at once or in succession?
3. Caterers also like to perform tastings with their clients, not only does it help them develop relationship with the bride and groom but it also gives them valuable feedback on their service. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
With Isaac's catering they are excited to have the opportunity to perform tastings with you and your wedding party! Check out Isaac's catering and get a chance to taste their delicious food!
1. Tastings give you the freedom to choose exactly what you want presented on your big day. It's also a great way to spend some time with your caterer top discuss the elements of your wedding. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
2. Plate presentation can be as important as the food itself. Ask the important questions about the service. Is the dressing for the salad on the salad itself or on the side? Are all the courses delivered at once or in succession?
3. Caterers also like to perform tastings with their clients, not only does it help them develop relationship with the bride and groom but it also gives them valuable feedback on their service. Be sure to share questions, comments and concerns, as well as honest opinions on the food.
4. Most caterers charge for tastings (though this cost may be absorbed into the overall charges for the event). Be sure you understand the charge before you schedule the tasting, so you're not shocked later on.
5. While food is no doubt a big consideration, don't forget to also base your decision on other factors such as the services included and the chemistry between you and the caterer. You will be working together, so it's important that you get along.
With Isaac's catering they are excited to have the opportunity to perform tastings with you and your wedding party! Check out Isaac's catering and get a chance to taste their delicious food!
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