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Basics To Expect When Arranging Funeral Catering Services
Making burial arrangements can be overwhelming for a bereaved family. For this reason, it is important that they delegate anything else they can. Hiring funeral catering services will help the family ensure that attendees of the burial are well fed and taken care of. When hiring a caterer, keep a few things in mind.
Sit down with the caterer and make your needs known to them right from the start. Be direct and as clear as possible to avoid misunderstandings. Inform them about your preferences, not just about the food preparation, but how it should also be served and handled during the event. Consider the different types of people who will come when making arrangements.
The location of the event should be considered. For short events, finger foods will be a better option. For bigger gatherings, which may take time, consider serving full meals. This could be after the burial has been completed or when meetings are held in private residences.
Drinks should be included in the menu. Consider including both cold and hot drinks, as people have different preferences. You can also vary the soft drinks that are available. If you can afford alcoholic drinks, you can include this as well, depending on the type of crowd you will be having over.
Factor in any special needs that some guests may have. For instance, include alternatives for vegetarians. Consider the fact that some guests may want to bring foods. Inform the caterer how to handle this and organize how to thank the people who bring foods later on.
When carrying out funeral catering, keep things simple and just ensure that everyone gets something to eat. You can hire a caterer for a particular day only, or you can hire their services for multiple days. You can also hire out other equipment such as tents, chairs and linens from the caterer.
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