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What To Expect When Planning A Funeral Catering
Despite the sadness that comes from losing a loved one, sharing a meal with others will help to provide comfort to the bereaved family and help them fellowship with other people. Funeral catering can be a bit tricky, as the family may be more pre-occupied with organizing other details of the burial. In such cases, it may be better to hire professional caterers to prepare and serve meals. Consider various factors when hiring a caterer.
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.
Beverages should be factored into the menu. Ensure there is lots of drinking water and soft drinks are available. You can also include alcoholic drinks, depending on the circumstances and type of guests attending the event. You can also have hot drinks served.
It is wise to think about any special needs some guests may have. For instance, there maybe some guests who are vegetarians. Make provision for this so as to accommodate them. If anyone wants to bring food, let the caterer know how to handle the situation.
Since a lot of focus will be on the burial rather than the food, it is okay to keep things simple and plain. You can hire funeral catering services for as long as you want. They can cater for one or more events, as long as you need them. If you need any additional equipment, such as chairs, tables, cutlery and chinaware, you can also hire them from the caterer.
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