How to Choose a Catering Company

With so many choices for catering, many people wonder how they can find the best catering company to service their needs. The whole process of finding a catering company can become very stressful very quickly. No need to worry, by following these simple steps you can find yourself on your way to matching yourself with the best catering company.

Step One - Always ask around. Before choosing just one catering company ask around the area who they use to service their catering needs. This step can also give you some useful insight and tips for choosing the best catering company and getting the best deal. You can always ask your friends, family members, local businesses, and even church groups or boys and girl scouts.

Step Two - Research on the internet. There are multiple sites you cn visit to find ratings, reviews, and insights on catering companies in your area. Doing this, you may be able to narrow your down your choices to around five catering companies which will make the end decision much easier.

Step 3 - Go check out the companies yourself. By actually visiting the catering companies you intend to use, you can get a much better feel about them. At this point, you can ask all the questions you need to and find out specific prices that match your needs. Make sure to visit more than just one catering company, as you will soon find out some are much better than others and can offer unique menu items you won't find anywhere else.

After all this is done just relax and use your instincts for the final decision. Try to have fun when visiting all the catering companies and it will help you make a great decision.

Holidays on a Dime

You know what time of year it is again right? That's right, the holidays are slowly approaching and we all know that means a lot of parties, social events, corporate events, and get-togethers. With all these plans, where do you start when you have to serve a ton of people a delicious meal? You can start by calling Issac's Full Service Catering, they can serve all your events catering needs at very competitive prices! Here is some background on Isaac's Catering:

"Isaac’s team of Food Service Professionals has served and developed relationships with more than two million people since their inception eight years ago. We have had the privilege of partnering with many of our clients for multiple events, from different weddings within a family to their annual family functions.With over 90 years of combined experience on our staff, we have maintained a goal of exceeding the expectations of each customer."

There are many different options when deciding to have your catering done by Isaac's Full Service Catering, you can pick it up yourself, have them deliver, or full-service with equipment. With all their expertise, you could save yourself a ton of time and energy by having them work their magic for the entire event. Here is just one example of the delectable foods Isaac's Full Service Catering has to offer:

Chicken Rignati, Boneless Chicken Breast, Slow Roasted, w/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Herbs and Spices, Rice & Greek Salad, Pita Bread

Lemon Chicken Wrap, Fresh Roasted Seasoned Chicken Breast with Tzatziki Sauce and Greens, Pasta or Potato Salad and Diced Fresh Fruit

Breakfast Casserole, Great Healthy Trade-Off for the Traditional Continental Breakfast. Eggs, Diced Potatoes, Diced Seasoned Chicken Breast, Peppers and Onions baked & topped with Feta Cheese. Served with Bagels and Crème Cheese.

Spinach Salad, Diced Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Hardboiled Eggs, Suggest French or Ranch Dressing, Garlic Bread & Assorted Cookies

Chicken Salad and Egg Salad Pita Sandwiches with Lettuce and Tomatoes, Served with a Garden Salad & Brownies

With such great food at such great prices visit Issac's Full Service Catering today!

Corporate Catering Liability

All corporations, regardless of size, have needed to organize business meetings with managers, customers, vendors, and instructors. The organization of these meetings, most often, is delegated to an administrative staff person with no food service experience, who is expected to provide foods that are impressive, fresh, meet all expectations (stated or unstated), and maintain a budget that normally is spelled out after the fact.

Below is a suggested criteria for qualifying service providers and protecting your corporation from any unnecessary liability challenges:

1. Before a caterer is considered, a Certificate of Liability Insurance and Workman's Compensation should be requested and checked for appropriate coverage. Two million dollars is normally sufficient. Should there be a challenge with all attendees of the meeting becoming ill, it is important to know that your corporation does not get hit for the liability exposure.

2. Has the kitchen generating the food for your event been inspected by the California Health Department and what grade did they receive.

3. Have the persons preparing the foods passed a Food Handler's Certification Course and certified by the State of California.

4. How will the food be delivered and what insures that the temperature of the food will be appropriate arriving at your site? Many caterings are currently being delivered in pick-up trucks.

5. Do you receive a computer driven invoice for your catering previous and at arrival? Handwritten invoices are a warning flag that Sales Tax and Workman's Compensation numbers are not going to be accurate. If the delivery person would happen to injure himself or herself while delivering, there is a strong possibility your corporation would share, if not assume all, the liability.

6. Take an hour and tour the kitchen un-announced. Having been in the food service business the last 35 years, I can assure you that your selection process becomes very easy at this step.

7. Meet those that process your catering orders. A healthy relationship with your caterer will go a long way to getting exactly what you want consistently.

Got To Put On A Big Dinner? Relax!

Putting together a dinner for a large gathering can be stressful, especially if you're already short on time or do not have a lot of experience creating large multi-course meals. Putting together a menu to satisfy everyone, running out for ingredients and then following complicated receipies is a lot of work!

If you'd rather concentrate on putting on a great event than checking the oven temperature every five minutes, consider hiring a catering company. A catering company will take all the work off your hands while giving you full control over the menu and presentation.

A catering company will offer you a wide variety of menu items that will satisfy even the pickiest guests. This will include appetizers, entrees, dessert and drinks. Professional and polite servers will present scrumptious appetizers while the main dishes are being prepared. You can even hire a bar tender to give your party a luxury and stylish feel.

You'll be free to socialize, network and have the fun you deserve. It is your party after all!

Isaac's Catering in San Diego, CA can handle catering services for private or corporate events. We offer a high quality menu with many different options to satisfy most tastes and budgets. We take pride in the taste and presentation of our food and the professionalism of our staff. As your caterer, we will strive not only to deliver the best food, but to assist you in achieving the right feel and style for your event. Have the night of your life! We'll take care of the food.

Breakfast Catering

When most people think of catering, neat lunch sandwiches or simmering dinner entrees come to mind.

What about breakfast, the most important meal of the day? Many corporate events and meetings get started early. Rather than have your team sleepy and grouchy, consider a catered breakfast. There is nothing like a personalized omelet to start the day off right.

A catered breakfast can make the difference between a jump start to a productive day and a long slog. Breakfast catering is perfect for early morning meetings, seminars, trade events or before a busy day of brainstorming or project management.

Isaac's Catering in San Diego, CA is ready to whip up a hearty breakfast for any type of eater. We have a wide range of breakfast catering options including a personalized omelet station.

Here is our current breakfast catering menu:

Breakfast You Design
Your choice of:
* Assorted pre-made omelets
* Isaac's Huevos Rancheros
* Design your own Frittatas
* Breakfast Croissants w/egg, cheese and choice of vegetables, bacon, sausage or ham
* Breakfast burritos - your choice
* Bagel break w/egg, cheese and choice of bacon, sausage or ham
* Start from scratch: Eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries
Served with: Home fries, juice and coffee service

Continental Breakfast

May include some or all of the following:
* Bagels & cream cheese
* Mini danish
* Mini muffins
* Mini chocolate Croissants
* Scones or cinnamon rolls
* Fresh fruit display
* Assorted juice
Coffee service

On Site Omelet Station

Exhibition cooking is one of our joys and certain to impress our most selective of guests. Omelets prepares on site, to the design of each guest. We bring the necessities.

Isaac's Stimulus Package that Works

I can’t speak for all of you, but the Staff at Isaac’s Catering has heard enough of bad news and economic failures to last a long time. The earth is still orbiting and those that choose to embrace that things change and adjust to successfully maneuver through such times will be fine.

Below is our Stimulus Package beginning February 16 through March 16. We have built complete menus with Center of the Plate, Sides, Dessert, Disposables and delivery for $9.95 Per Person. [NOTE INCLUDING DELIVERY]

We have arranged with our suppliers to purchase agreed upon menu items in larger quantities at discounted prices. The menus, however, can not be substituted at the same price point. There is a Minimum of 12 people.

It is our hope that this menu will help with your San Diego Corporate catering demands and budget. Any suggestions, please contact Richard or Nancy at 760-931-0267.

Monday’s Stimulus Special: Chicken Caesar, Vegetable Hummus, Ham with Sundried Tomato Relish wraps with Pasta Salad, Cookies

Tuesday’s Stimulus Special: Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Churros

Wednesday’s Stimulus Special: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Italian Style Garden Salad, Garlic Bread, Apple Krisp.

Thursday’s Stimulus Special: Broccoli and Chicken Casserole, Caesar Salad, Soft Bread Sticks, Cookies and Brownies

Friday’s Stimulus Special: Assorted Grilled Sandwiches on Ciabatta Bread, Ham, Turkey, and Veggie, Macaroni Salad, Regular and Chocolate Macaroons.

Regardless of who you voted for, or what political allegiance you may have, we are confident that our bi-partisan stimulus package works Call 760-931-0267 to begin enjoying this package today. [Don’t need to wait for a majority vote]

2051 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 200, Carlsbad, Ca.92009
Phone 760-931-0267, Fax 760-931-0918
www.isaacscatering.com

Isaac's Catering - Aviation Style

For a truly enjoyable and fulfilling flight, consider Isaac's specialized aviation catering service.

Created for the jet setting type looking for a little luxury as they travel around the country and around the world, Issac's Aviation Catering has developed an incredibly diverse, healthy and (most importantly) tasty menu specifically for air travel.

Our trained staff can create anything you prefer including a wide array of breakfast trays, fresh salads, lunch boxes, soups, poultry, beef/pork/lamb, seafood, pasta and delicious desserts.

Isaac's Aviation is dedicated to serving our customers good and healthy food to keep them going strong in the air or anywhere else. Our trained staff is professional, courteous and always willing to help make your food exactly as you like it.

The next time you have a long flight coming up, give us a call. We won't be able to make the flight any shorter, but we sure can give you a good meal along the way.

Click here for more information or to view our menu.