Catering and Event Tips to Help You Plan Your Wedding, Party or Corporate Event

Many factors play a role when it comes to planning an event, whether a wedding, tea party for 40, or an average corporate event and can include the length of the event, number of people, the types of food to be served and what type of beverages will be needed.

The first tip is to always round UP...never down when ordering food and beverage for an event - no matter the size. This way if you add a guest here or there along the way or at the end you will be fine when it comes to food and beverages for ALL your guests when the party finally arrives!

My favorite second tip is how to order food and understanding the amounts for each guest

Here is a great starter evebt reference chart to work from when planning the ultimate event - no matter the size!

Food:

• Appetizers Before Meal: 2-3 pieces per person per hour
• Appetizers as Meal: 5-6 pieces per person per hour
• Chilled Salad: 4 ounces per person
• Hot Side Dishes: 3-4 ounces per person
• Pasta Entree: 6-8 ounces per person
• Pasta Side Dish: 3-4 ounces per person
• Lunch Entree: 4-6 ounces per person
• Dinner Entree: 6-8 ounces per person
• Dessert: 3-4 ounces per person
• Rolls and Bread: 2 per person

Beverages:

• Coffee (1 pound): Serves (50) 1-cup servings
• Punch (1 gallon): Serves (32) 4-ounce servings
• Soda (2 liter): Serves (11) 6-ounce glasses or (10) 8-ounce glasses

My third tip is for all the trendsetting party planners!

Right now fusion cuisine is all the rage! What this means to you is creating a menu where you combine two or more distinct cuisines together and create a unique postmodern world of deliciousness!  Keep in mind it is what you make of it and new hybrid menus are taking off every day...Latin, Caribbean, Asian, French, Mediterranean, Jamaican, Tai, Japanese, Pan-Asian, and American elements all colliding into a new diverse expression of you and, or your event! The menu always elevates the quality of an event so ask questions when meeting with your professional cater and do not be shy - break some rules and get creative with your menu!

That's all I have for you this time...but until the next entry - let us us create priceless memories with you - call Memories Banquet Hall today at 734.847.6830 or visit us at www.MemoriesBanquet.com today for more information!