A kitchen staff is a member’s only club, one whose entrée in requires culinary talent, a cool head, and a great sense of humor. In short, it ain’t for everybody. But experience in professional dining never leaves you, and you’re forever a compatriot, having served in the dinner rush trenches, survived to tell tales.
You are an excellent cook. Your friends absolutely rave about your vegetarian lasagna, and Aunt Doreen specifically requests your carrot cake at family functions. Admirable though your dishes may be, with the utmost respect, you aren’t a caterer. And even if you were, there are a good many reasons not to cook for your own event, and instead hire out the pros. Here are five of them to ponder when party planning.
‘Help Wanted’ signs decorate just about every storefront lately, all vying for the best possible staff in this very competitive job market. The catering and dining business is no stranger to this challenge. But how do we attract great people, preserve passion, and increase tenure?
Choosing the right caterer is important.Here are seven tips to help guide you through the process to get this to-do checked off your list.
