CateringCatering
  • About
  • Menus
    • SERVICED SPITROAST

      • Christmas Favourite
        $45.00 per person
      • Supreme Roast
        $38.50 per person
      • Deluxe Roast
        $36.00 per person
      • Family Roast
        $34.00 per person
      • Corporate Christmas
        $51.50 per person
      • Breakfast
        $26.00 per person
      • Cocktail Finger Foods
        $9.50 per person
      • Desserts
        $9.00 – 11 per person
      • Salads
    • SERVICED BBQ

      • My Shout Breakfast
        $20.00 per person
      • My Shout Hot Rolls
        $20.00 per person
      • My Shout BBQ
        $25.00 per person
      • Kiwi BBQ
        $33.00 per person
      • Gourmet BBQ
        $42.00 per person
      • Summertime BBQ
        $28.50 per person
    • DELIVERED

      • Hot Meat n Rolls
        $15.00 per person
      • Hot Meat n Rolls n Salads
        $17.50 per person
      • Delivery Buffet Roast
        $26.50 per person
      • Delivery Buffet Roast n Dessert
        $35.00 per person
      • Delivery Christmas Banquet
        $36.50 per person
      • Delivery Beach BBQ
        $26.00 per person
    • SPECIAL MENUS

      • Wedding Classic
        $65.00 per person
      • Summer Wedding
        $58.00 per person
  • Events
    • Corporate Catering
    • Spit Roast
    • Weddings
    • BBQ’s
    • Private Parties
    • Christmas Parties
  • Happy Clients
  • Gallery
  • Blog
  • VENUES
  • Contact

PH: 0800 862428

GET Quote

Let's Make This Nice And Easy!

Let’s throw some ideas & prices around. Complete the form below and we will be in touch.

reset all fieldsSending
January 19, 2018 by admin in Event Catering, Hiring A Catering Company, Party Catering, Spit Roast Catering, Uncategorized, Wedding Catering

Party Catering – To hire or not to hire a catering company

0
party-catering-in-auckland


So you are having a party and are determined to make it an event to remember. One of the first things you will likely think about is what your guests are going to eat and drink – and whether you should cater the party yourself

You are inclined to take the “DIY” approach but then it all starts to feel a bit hard, like a whole lot of work and not a lot of time for you to actually enjoy yourself!

Hiring a party catering company may initially seem like an expensive option, but have you thought about the REAL costs when you do it yourself? And not just monetary. There are the obvious expenses like paying for and preparing food, ensuring you have enough plates, cutlery, glasses etc but one of the real “costs” is your time – both before the event when you will spend hours cooking food and getting everything ready BUT ALSO during the event when you spend even more time, cooking, heating, serving and being the host or hostess with the mostest. All of these things take YOU away from the party. You don’t get to sit down and mingle with your friends and family. There is no price that you can put on creating special memories!

Once you think about all of this it can actually be more cost effect to hire a catering company – not to mention you get to enjoy your day, laugh and interact with guests and not have to worry about a thing! If we had to put a number on the people who hire us and tell us it is because they catered themselves last time but never again as they didn’t get to enjoy themselves – it would be at least 50%!

So, now that you have made the decision to hire a party catering company there are a few things to think about before you start making enquiries:

  • Know your party date and time, and think about approximately what time you would like the food served and how long you anticipate this would go on for.
  • Know your numbers – party caterers generally quote on a price per head so important to know how many adults and children will be at your event (some caterers charge less for children so important to know your numbers to get the most accurate price).
  • Have an idea on budget – most catering companies have different options so knowing what you are prepared to spend will help a caterer to recommend appropriate menu options.
  • Think about the type of party catering you’d like – do you want finger food, sit-down or a buffet style service?
  • Check in with your guests re any special dietary requirements so you have this information at hand when you talk to a caterer.

Other questions that your catering company may ask include details on your kitchen set up and/or space available for them to prepare food or whether you need any additional staff (ie bar staff). It is important to have an idea of this so that you receive accurate quotes.

Once you have a few quotes, a few things to consider in helping you to make the right hire are:

  • Choose a catering company who are experienced in catering your specific type of event. Don’t be afraid to ask how many similar events they have done and for relevant testimonials.
  • Be sure that you feel like the company understands your needs and requirements. It is important you feel like you are all on the same page.
  • Know their health and safety record – do they have the relevant accreditations? Ensure that you are comfortable with their record and approach when it comes to food safety.
  • Choose a party caterer whose pricing is simple and easy to understand – ie look out for hidden costs.
  • Do your research – look them up online (their website, facebook, review sites) See what others have to say. Consistently good reviews generally mean you are in safe hands.

Just remember that the most important thing is that you get time to enjoy the day. If you are considering hiring an Auckland party catering company, we’d love to chat to work out what you need and to see if we can assist. Feel free to reach out via our website or give us a call on 0800 862428.


print
Tweet
Share
Pin it
Previous StoryMeet Willie & Alma NEXT StoryAuckland Spit Roast Catering – AUTUMN SPECIAL

LEAVE A REPLY: Cancel Reply

(this will not be shared)
(optional field)

reset fields

No comments yet.

SEARCH BLOG

CATEGORIES

  • Christmas
  • Christmas Catering
  • Company News
  • Cooking Tips
  • Corporate Catering
  • Event Catering
  • Hiring A Catering Company
  • Party Catering
  • Recipes
  • Spit Roast Catering
  • Spit Roast Meats
  • Uncategorized
  • Vegetarian Catering
  • Wedding Catering

FRESH POSTS

  • COVID-19 UPDATE
  • 13 Questions to ask your wedding caterer before you sign on the dotted line
  • How To Cook The Perfect Christmas Ham
  • 10 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Catering Company
  • Calling All Chilli Lovers

TAG CLOUD

auckland catering auckland catering company auckland catering company positions vacant auckland wedding catering breakfast catering catering business catering business owners catering jobs catering questions christmas catering cooking tips corporate catering event catering lunch catering meet the team party catering questions to ask when hiring a caterer spit roast spit roast catering spit roast meats wedding caterer wedding caterers auckland wedding catering

ABOUT

We’re the new team in town, but with years of experience! We’ve been providing spit roast catering in Auckland for many years, just recently having changed our name. We’re all about two things – the best tasting, freshest food and serving YOU (providing you with magic service so you will want to come back for more). Hungry to know more about our catering services? We’d love to chat so get in touch.

ARCHIVES

  • March 2020
  • December 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2018
  • July 2018
  • May 2018
  • March 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • September 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • October 2016
  • September 2016

Hungry For More?

Receive our newsletter and stay up to date on special offers, new menus and other tasty treats.

Thank you for your subscription.
Your email format is wrong!
Sad, but we couldn't add you to our mailing list ATM.
Loading...

Let's Make It Quick

GET Quote

About

We’re the new team in town, but with years of experience! We’ve been providing spit roast catering in Auckland for many years, just recently having changed our name. We’re all about two things – the best tasting, freshest food and serving YOU (providing you with magic service so you will want to come back for more). Hungry to know more about our catering services? We’d love to chat so get in touch.

FAQ

Contact

Phone

0800 862428

Phone

09 444 3936

Email

hello@cateringcatering.co.nz

Like Us On

Quick Links

  • Spit Roast Catering
  • Corporate Catering
  • Wedding Catering
  • Christmas Party Catering
  • BBQ Catering
  • Private Party Catering
Website by Stryker Online. Copyright © 2020 Catering Catering NZ.
Privacy Policy