Event catering
Find the Right Event Caterer for Your Event
Planning a wedding, party, or corporate event? Choosing the right caterer can make all the difference. Read through our handy guide to subcategories and find the type of event caterer that best suits your occasion.
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SELECTION
How to Choose the Right Event Caterer
1. Consider Your Event Type & Venue
Different events suit different caterers – Match your event to the right catering style: fine dining or plated for formal dinners, BBQ and hog roast for outdoor gatherings, and food trucks or paella for relaxed and casual.
2. Consider Menu, Cuisine & Special Diets
Do you want local dishes, international, maybe vegan options, a mix perhaps? Consider any special dietary needs your guests may have, such as gluten or lactose free. Make sure to understand your caterers approach.
3. Check Equipment & Service Style
Some events require on-site cooking, while others use fully prepared dishes. Make sure your caterer is equipped for your venue and ask about any additional equipment or costs that may apply.
4. Ask About Experience
For weddings, corporate events, or large parties, ask about prior experience handling events of similar size. Experienced caterers can anticipate challenges and ensure smooth service.
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Event Catering Categories
Explore subcategories below to see the different services caterers can typically offer.
Wedding Caterers
For weddings of all sizes, catering teams plan menus, coordinate timed service, and manage table setups, ensuring both intimate ceremonies and large celebrations run smoothly.
Barbecue Catering
Outdoor grilling requires knowledge of cooking techniques, temperature control, and safe food handling, as well as using grills, smokers, and serving stations for casual or large events.
Paella Catering
Preparing paella on-site involves managing large pans, balancing flavors, timing ingredients, and using specialized burners and pans to serve private or corporate gatherings.
Plated
Plated dining service includes timing courses correctly, presenting dishes neatly, and coordinating staff and tableware for formal meals of any size.
Canapé Catering
Creating bite-sized canapés involves balancing flavors and textures, coordinating quick service, and using equipment like trays and warmers for receptions, parties, or networking events.
Street Food Catering
Street food setups require fast preparation, handling multiple cuisines, managing high-volume service, and using portable cooking equipment for casual or festival-style events.
Mobile kitchens offer on-the-go catering, requiring compact workflow management, food safety practices, and specialized storage and cooking equipment.
Hog Roast Catering
Hog roasting involves roasting whole animals, carving for service, and managing large outdoor setups using equipment like spit roasts or large ovens.
Party Catering
Catering for private parties involves menu flexibility, adapting to different themes, coordinating service, and using appropriate equipment for casual or formal events.
Breakfast & Brunch Catering
Morning catering requires preparing hot dishes, pastries, and beverages, managing timing, and using ovens, coffee machines, and other equipment for smooth service.
Drink Service
Providing beverage service involves knowledge of drinks, pouring and mixing skills, bar setup management, and safe handling of alcohol and glassware.
Vegan Catering
Plant-based catering includes preparing balanced and flavorful menus, handling dietary restrictions, and using appropriate kitchen tools and equipment.
Vegetarian Catering
Vegetarian service involves creating menus with seasonal ingredients, balancing flavors, and using suitable preparation and serving equipment.
Villa Catering
Full-service catering for private villas or luxury retreats requires staff coordination, on-site preparation, and equipment for both food and service delivery.
Production Catering
On-set catering for film, photo, or media productions involves preparing large quantities, accommodating dietary needs, and managing staff and logistics efficiently.
Concert and Crew Catering
High-volume catering for concerts, festivals, or backstage teams involves timing meal delivery, coordinating service, and using portable or large-scale cooking equipment.
Corporate Catering
Serving corporate events includes planning menus, timing service professionally, coordinating staff, and using equipment suitable for meetings, conferences, or office functions.
Tips & tricks
Quick Tips When Hiring an Event Caterer
- Ask about menu flexibility for dietary restrictions
- Confirm equipment and setup needs for your venue
- Discuss staffing and service timing ahead of the event
- Check reviews or testimonials from past events
- Start your search early — popular caterers book months in advance
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