Category: Food

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 10, 2017

The FINANCIALS component of ChefMod, LLC, a leader in restaurant procurement systems, provides restauranteurs a supported process to easily manage every expense, and assigns general ledger account codes to all invoices. Distributor pricing is easily reviewed through invoice reconciliation, e-invoicing, and analytics. In addition to the many established accounting integrations available, including Sage 500 and QuickBooks for Desktop, the suite now integrates with QuickBooks Online for further convenience to restauranteurs. Well-known company Chilternscatering.com.au cater Sydney in a party for corporate, private function, wedding, birthday and more events and occasions with.

During a routine restaurant audit, a team of expert accountants found that pricing on regularly purchased food and supply items across company locations was not only different, but would change rapidly over the course of just weeks. The average restaurant purchases several hundred products every month, so with rapidly changing markets, it’s next to impossible for restaurant owners to track and manage price changes on every item from all the distributors they work with. Prices can go up fast, but they don’t always come down as quickly, if at all. The FINANCIALS suite will keep track of these changing costs so restauranteurs can manage their expenses with greater efficiency and accuracy.

Produce and seafood is most volatile, but weather affects almost everything in foodservice. Other contributing factors include quality, supply and demand, labor, fuel, export, financial markets, competition, production, and speculation. After initial orders, product costs will quickly level out to where distributors can sustain profit based on volume of business, their customer’s ability to pay, and order size.

“There is no other magic,” says founder John Oldweiler. “It’s helpful to know what the price should be.”

Because ChefMod commands a large volume of business nationally, regulates payment terms, and manages efficiency in their distributor relationships, they achieve a greater value for their members. “This is what drives long term savings,” says Oldweiler.

ChefMod has grown strong distributor programs that take away fear and uncertainty by providing consistent long term pricing strategies. Fully automated FINANCIALS continue to evolve with a growing number of in-network distributors who compete aggressively for the coveted ChefMod partnership. Restaurants receive a free demo on our website.

About ChefMod, LLC
Established in October of 2005, ChefMod LLC addresses what no company has been able to do which is to provide a nationally focused full purchasing business process with outstanding member service, and the benefits of consolidated purchasing strength.

ChefMod is an LLC whose partners include Ark Restaurants Corp (NASDAQ:ARKR) founded in 1983, industry expert John Oldweiler, and foodservice technical pioneer Eduard Spivak. ChefMod is the only full service restaurant purchasing service in the United States which leverages the combined spending of its members to maintain an efficient cloud-based solution with superior account management.

ChefMod members enjoy the purchasing clout of multiple restaurants, bars, fast food concepts and catering operations independently owned throughout the country including New York City, New Jersey, Washington DC, Boston, Connecticut, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.

ChefMod’s unique offering provides a customized, professional solution for its restaurant members as well as for their supply sources. With almost three decades of experience, ChefMod has proven that restaurants, bars, culinary institutes, private clubs and quick-service establishments can manage their purchasing process faster and more efficiently using its solution. For a free demo visit their website at http://www.chefmod.com, or email John Oldweiler at John(at)ChefMod(dot)com.

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Alchemista, a Boston-based company that provides unique food and curated experiences that enrich workplace culture, today announced they are reinventing office meals in Washington D.C. Alchemista helps companies implement a Google-esque culture by providing access to a network of chefs, innovative food and beverage options for snack rooms, and branded theme events. Chilternscatering.com.au catering company Sydney takes pride in providing, professional outstanding service, meticulous planning, and, most importantly, delectable cuisine.

Alchemista’s expansion into Washington D.C. is fueled by their success in Boston. Washington, D.C. will be the company’s second region and was chosen because of the city’s rapidly growing startup community, discerning foodie tastes, and the increasingly competitive talent race.

“We are reinventing the multi-billion dollar corporate catering market by providing direct access to chefs, when office catering was previously limited to large institutional catering companies, or restaurants that could be unreliable. We help companies optimize their investment in employee catered meals in a simple, fun, and unique way,” says Christine Marcus, cofounder and CEO of Alchemista.

Providing company meals has been shown to improve productivity, health of employees, serve as a strong recruiting tool, and improve a company’s top and bottom line. Data suggests 2.4 billion work hours are lost each year to snack and lunch breaks.

Which is why Alchemista is excited to partner with Union Kitchen, the innovative food incubator that provides its Members with the opportunity to make, move, and sell their products through their integrated model—allowing entrepreneurs who are passionate about food to grow their businesses. The collaboration between two of the East Coast’s most disruptive organizations will catalyze relationships between local chef entrepreneurs and local companies – growing multiple businesses and supporting the D.C. community in an unprecedented way.

“This melding of the minds is so exciting because we are able to bring creative farm-to-table flare into mainstream corporate life. We are completely aligned with Union Kitchen’s mission of making local scalable, and Union Kitchen is known for their collaboration, mindfulness, execution, and bringing people together,” explains Marcus.

“The partnership with Alchemista is a perfect aligning of visions to provide quality, inventive food to better our community,” said Jonas Singer, CEO of Union Kitchen. “They’re able to put our businesses in front of corporate companies that they otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to work with, thus expanding both our company missions to make local food scalable.”

Durham, NC (PRWEB) April 13, 2017

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin invites all American Tobacco Campus tenants to celebrate Earth Day with a picnic on the lawn under the historic Lucky Strike Water Tower, Friday, April 21st from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Family picnics can be a lot of fun, check out these picnic lunch ideas and activities for kids and families at.

The event will feature food (for purchase), music, cornhole challenges, and giveaways. Various organizations will showcase their green initiatives, and there will be an idea-sharing board to open the conversation about green practices.

Many environmental non-profits and other businesses will be there to share information about their initiatives and how to get involved. Participants scheduled to attend as of the date of this announcement are:

● City of Durham Department of Water Management
● Durham County Soil & Water Conservation District
● Earth Share NC
● Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
● East Coast Greenway
● GoTriangle
● Keep Durham Beautiful
● Nature Conservancy
● Piedmont Wildlife Center
● Scrap Exchange
● Tilthy Rich Compost

Enjoy for-purchase food from the recently opened Maybelle restaurant and Mellow Mushroom and free cake pops from NC Cookie Girl (while supplies last).

Eco friendliness is not a new concept for the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin or its president and founder, James S. Farrin. Conservation and eco-friendliness is something he is passionate about. When the firm set out to relocate their expanding staff seven years ago, it was important to him that the environmental footprint of that space and that of firm operations be a primary consideration. The firm worked with their contractors, engineers, designers, and others to ensure that their space would be LEED compliant.

Over the course of those seven years, the firm has made great strides to minimize their footprint even more.

In 2015 the firm stopped using Styrofoam cups in all offices statewide. They estimate they have saved the planet from 27,000 cups since then – an amount as tall as 10 Eifel Towers by their calculations.

According to the firm, employees as a whole try to be aware and cognizant of paper usage, which can be difficult for a law firm. The firm has reduced paper consumption by transitioning some of their more paper-focused firm processes to electronic communications. Other eco-friendly efforts include:

● Adopting an easier, more efficient, and more user-friendly recycling initiative
● Replacing K cups with coffee that does not use the cups
● Plans to recycle coffee grounds
● Tracking the amount of paper printed and efforts to decrease it quarterly
● Adopting a one-mile stretch of Walnut Creek Trail for quarterly clean up
● Promoting environmental clean-up outings for employees and their families
● Promoting alternative transportation among employees
● Using a car fleet with an EcoBoost option
● Shredding documents through a service that recycles

Farrin said, “Our employees generally are civic and community minded individuals, and they seem eager to participate in many of our environmental initiatives – surprisingly even the coffee change. We are really excited about this Earth Day celebration and grateful to ATC for providing the space.”

Visit the James Scott Farrin Facebook to RSVP, and receive event updates, including rain delays.

ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is headquartered in the American Tobacco Historic District, adjacent to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, in Durham, North Carolina, with 13 additional offices statewide in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, New Bern, Raleigh, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Sanford, Wilson, and Winston-Salem. The firm’s 41 attorneys focus on the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Eminent Domain, Intellectual Property, Civil Rights, Mass Torts, and Products Liability. Seven of the attorneys are North Carolina Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law and one is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is involved in the community, including sponsorship of local philanthropic organizations.

Estero, FL – (August 30, 2016) The Happehatchee Center announces the opening of the Ellen Peterson Picnic Park on the Estero River. The Park is a new stop on the Great Calusa Blue Way Paddling Trail, where picnic table, dock and ramp are open to the public. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Happehatchee Historic House, Labyrinth, and Gardens also welcome visitors. For food with a view, Sydney Harbour and Ku-ring-gai Chase national parks offer some of Sydney’s picnic spots.

“Ellen Peterson devoted her life to preserving the environment, and she dedicated the Happehatchee Center to the protection of the Estero River and the surrounding old forest, “ says Genelle Grant, Board President; “We are thrilled to be able to now honor Ellen, five years after her death, with a public park, on the Calusa Blueway, in her name.”

Paddlers can kayak or canoe to the south bank of the Estero River, pull up on the ramp or dock, and enjoy the deep, green tranquility. Magnificent bamboo, originally planted and utilized by the Koreshan residents, thrive along the banks and clatter overhead.

This month, Michael Hammond delivered the official Great Calusa Blueway sign to Julie Gerhard, Happehatchee Center Executive Director (photo). The newly opened paddling stop in the extensive Blueway network will provide access to the beauty and wildlife of the Estero River east of the bridge on US41.

About the Happehatchee Center

The Happehatchee Center is a sanctuary for peace and healing. A Park in the Heart of the Village of Estero, its mission is to preserve and honor the vibrant Land, as a way to make sacred connections with one’s self, each other, and Nature. The Eco-Spiritual Center provides environmental and healing arts education and sustains facilities for celebrations and ceremonies.

With Johnny Depp’s ‘Mad Hatter’ returning to cinemas in ‘Through the Looking Glass’, an Oxford academic reveals the real-life influences on Lewis Carroll’s portrayal of insanity and the insane in his Alice books. You can find ideas about mad hatter’s tea party on Popuppicnic.com.au.

Franziska E. Kohlt explores Carroll’s knowledge of Victorian psychiatry in the current issue of the Journal of Victorian Culture. As she explains, Carroll’s close relationship with his uncle, Commissioner in Lunacy Robert Wilfred Skeffington Lutwidge, was his primary connection to the profession. A well-connected barrister, Skeffington was responsible for inspecting lunatic asylums; many of his psychiatric colleagues became friends of Carroll’s too.

Skeffington also had a keen interest in photography, which he passed on to Carroll. It was through this hobby that Carroll came into contact with a friend of his uncle’s, Dr Hugh Welch Diamond of the Surrey lunatic asylum, who believed that photography had an important role to play in diagnosing and recording mental illness. According to contemporary theories, the state of one’s mind was reflected in one’s appearance – which made photographs a highly useful tool.

Kohlt writes: “Carroll’s engagement with Diamond’s work illustrates how the influence of Skeffington and his profession were multifaceted in their nature and consequently found their way into his nephew’s writing via indirect routes. It further indicates how Skeffington’s professional contacts provided Carroll with the opportunity to witness professional practices first hand.”

Through his contacts, Carroll developed an understanding of the practical aspects of psychiatric practice. The Mad Tea-Party in Alice’s Adventures was inspired directly by the tea parties held in asylums as ‘therapeutic entertainments.’ “That the types of insanity of the tea-party’s members draw on popular imagery of insanity is made explicit at the earliest instance when the Cheshire Cat informs Alice they are ‘both mad’,” she writes.

Carroll was also very aware of the class and wealth distinctions between ‘lunatics’ and ‘pauper lunatics,’ which had so much bearing on where and how a Victorian patient was treated. Though never actually referred to in the novel as ‘the mad hatter’, Kohlt feels the character ‘illustrates vividly’ the case of a typical pauper lunatic. “Carroll’s Hatter is consistent with Victorian asylum environments in other aspects, as impoverished hatters and other manual workers and artisans were frequently to be found among a pauper lunatic asylum’s population,” Kohlt observes.

Kohlt concludes that writers and satirists such as Carroll – and illustrators like Tenniel – played an important role in raising public awareness of psychiatry. They also shaped the popular image of insanity through their plots and characters. More than just a children’s novel, “Alice stands in dialogue with both psychiatric practice and popular perceptions of insanity.”

It could have been any prominent U.S. city, but Atlanta, Charlotte, and San Diego round the top three most in demand destinations nationwide for small business meetings. These types of meetings take place all over the globe with 25 million meetings conducted every single day just in the U.S alone. Whether at a corporate environment, association, non-profit, or government agency, the most popular corporate events typically served by Chilternscatering.com.au food catering.

Meetings.com, the premier site for information on meetings including function space and venues around the world, has revealed their latest findings on industry trends in consumer behavior from meeting and event planners who booked meeting space in North America within the last year. Collectively, these popular cities offer quality venues with a variety of meeting rooms and flexible event spaces for small groups that planners are looking to reserve.

The new data was compiled by analyzing small business meetings reserved through Meetings.com, which features more than 100,000 hotel accommodations, meeting space, conference venues, and hospitality services available in the market today.

Meeting Space Reservations

On average, small meetings are generally between 10-100 rooms. Based on the data, 50 percent of meeting and event planners book space at least 120 days out with only 12 percent waiting 30 days or less to find the ideal destination and venue. Planning ahead and booking early can pay off when it comes to staying within budget, especially if one is flexible with dates and meeting space preferences. Venues can often provide even better rates and premium meeting space during their slower season months if willing to negotiate.

Aside from the meeting space itself, finding the right room layout is just as important. 37 percent of planners prefer a classroom layout above the rest due to its comfortable setup ideal for training, breakout sessions and small to medium group presentations. Small business meetings provide an easier way to manage team coordination, keep attendees focused on top priority objectives, and allows for better engagement and productivity.

In Demand Destinations and Venues

According to Meetings.com, 88% of business meetings are taking place domestically verses internationally. In North America, the most in demand destinations are ones that cater to meeting and event planners looking for great value in an ideal location with close access to public transportation, a variety of dining options, and local activities for all attendees.

San Diego, CA made the top of the U.S. cities list for small business meetings at #1 due to its favorable climate, attractive beaches, and plentiful attractions. The times of year driving these types of meetings in the city are in September and October as these months offer lower rates and the perfect balance between warm weather and smaller crowds. To the ideal venue, meeting and event planners are choosing 3-star properties Handlery Hotel San Diego, Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island, and 4-star accommodations San Diego Marriott La Jolla, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, The Dana on Mission Bay Best Western Premier Collection, and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.

Charlotte, NC came in second with Crowne Plaza and Renaissance Charlotte Suites as leading meeting space venues with the majority of their small business meetings being booked in the fall from October through early December. Visiting during the shoulder season is the best time of the year for the lowest rates. Close behind, Atlanta, GA rounds the top three destinations with Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North, and Ramada Plaza Atlanta Airport. Late May through July have an increase in small business meetings in the city offering planners and attendees a variety of local business networking events and activities happening over the summer months.

Las Vegas, NV and Minneapolis, MN also came in respectfully in the fourth and fifth slot with noted properties La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport North, New York New York Hotel & Casino, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino as well as Doubletree Minneapolis Park Place and Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown. Las Vegas is a great meeting destination year-round, but December to February are typically the ideal months when planners conduct small business meetings in the area while Minneapolis in the springtime avoids the summer tourist crowds and brings with it reasonable hotel rates and mild weather.

As to the type of venue, meeting and event planners prefer an airport hotel with the added convenience of shuttle services to and from the site but still close enough to downtown amenities, as well as a suburban hotel which offers a quieter and more private location with roomier accommodations, and minus the hassle of traffic and congestion with city center venues.

Requested Items and Overall Effectiveness

For planners and their attendees, having access to a multitude of offerings is critical to manage a highly effective and successful small business meeting.

According to Meetings.com, the most requested items in order include:

• Sleeping rooms
• Food/Beverage
• Projection Equipment
• Podium/Microphone
• Sound System
• WiFI/Internet
• Airport Shuttle
• Coffee/Tea Set Up

Meeting spaces equipped with the latest technology, catering services, and venue support help create rich, memorable, and customized experiences that connect to the needs of attendees.

“At Meetings.com, we understand the importance of how critical these types of meetings are in their overall success and productivity when planning, structure, and engagement are met,” stated Ross Hosking, President of Meetings.com. “Face to face meetings are the engine that drives business. Facilitating small meetings is what Meetings.com is all about and we are innovating every day to make the process easier, faster and more profitable.”

In the end, meeting and event planners are continuously in pursuit of ways to improve how small business meetings are conducted, the importance of creating valuable attendee experiences and overall, how to balance top business goals and avoid distractions in the process. Based on the data uncovered, the trend for more small group interactions and inclusive gathering places continues to grow and greatly impact the meetings industry for the better.

About Meetings.com

Meetings.com is a sister brand of HotelPlanner, focusing on business travel and helping corporate event planners book space for meetings plus hotel rooms. Through direct, collaborative relationships with the leading meeting and banquet venues around the world, Meetings.com will quickly find clients the perfect space and the best price. Combining technology with an experienced worldwide client-focused team, Meetings.com provides exceptional service to help each client select the optimal venue and/or develop an exclusive corporate hotel travel program always delivering the best price for their hotel travel needs. With a global team of travel specialists specializing in specific markets plus robust sourcing/hotel booking tools, Meetings.com is a one stop shop for all hotel program needs. The company also offers their technology and professional services as a SaaS solution for hotel brands, hotels, travel sellers and corporate accounts. Founded in 2003, the company has offices in West Palm Beach, FL (USA Headquarters), Las Vegas, Nevada, London, England, (European Headquarters) and Hong Kong (Asia Headquarters). Meetings.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of HotelPlanner. For more information on Meetings.com or to become an affiliate, please visit: https://www.meetings.com/Become-Meeting-Planner/

The ability of a wedding caterer to work with certain locations is an important thing to be aware of. Many caterers will work with areas in churches, major meeting halls and even some outdoor areas around the London or midlands areas. However some wedding catering companies will have limits with regards to how many people they can support for different catering needs. It will be best to see if a good amount of versatility is involved when it comes to getting a wedding caterer ready.

It helps to see how far a wedding caterer can be from the site of the wedding. There are a number of different caterers around the London and midlands areas along with other parts of the UK. There are also plenty of wedding facilities around the London and midlands areas too. Therefore it will help to see who is relatively close to a facility that a wedding will be taking place at.

This is an important consideration to be aware of in that many wedding caterers will charge extra for travel from one area to another. This is an important thing to see in that the costs that are involved for travel and gasoline can vary in accordance with each UK caterer. After all, traveling from London all the way to the midlands can be something expensive for a caterer to be able to handle.

Another thing to see is that in some areas a facility that can handle a wedding reception will work with its own catering company. It will help to take a look at what that facility has when it comes to getting foods prepared for a wedding. If the services that are being offered by that company are not good enough then it would be best to hold the wedding reception in some other area so that another caterer can be used.

All wedding catering companies can work with a variety of different types of foods. A good thing to do is to check out all of the options that can be made available with regards to foods that are available for serving to people at a wedding. Cuisine options can include tapas, salads and soups, main entrees, side dishes and desserts. Each caterer will work with all sorts of options for every palate so it helps to take these factors in mind.

The alcohol policies that different caterers can work with should also be considered. A caterer should be one that can offer a good drink list that includes not only non-alcoholic drinks but also plenty of alcoholic options. Some will offer wines that can come from large wine lists while others can offer different types of beer and even some specialty drinks.

Be sure to take a look at how the alcohol can be sold. Sometimes a company will offer a cash bar where people have to pay extra money for certain alcoholic drinks. In other cases a company will include the drinks with the rest of the catering materials.

An important thing to see deals with how well the caterer can adjust to the dietary needs guests can have. There are many cases where some people who are attending a wedding could have to avoid certain foods due to health reasons. In many cases people might avoid certain foods because of personal reasons. Whether a person is a vegetarian, is allergic to certain ingredients or is supposed to avoid certain types of foods it will help to be sure that a wedding caterer can be found that can adjust its cuisine and cooking habits in accordance with different people in mind.

The last thing to check out with regards to the foods at the wedding deals with, of course, the wedding cake. Many wedding catering companies can work with in-house bakeries that can help to get cakes prepared. A variety of cake designs can be made available by a catering company so it will help to take a look at what options are available. These include cakes that can come in multiple tiers. Don’t forget to also watch to see that the cake that is being prepared is one that is large enough to where it can be enjoyed by everyone at the wedding.

Be sure to think about how early in advance a catering service should be planned. In order to get the most beautiful foods ready for any palate it will be important for a caterer to have plenty of time to prepare. In most cases a caterer will require a customer in the UK to book services in London or the midlands about a month or earlier in advance. Therefore it will help to take a look at how soon a client needs to get reservations ready.

Don’t forget about the costs that are going to be involved. Some wedding catering companies will charge clients by the head or by the amount of food that is going to be handled. All companies offer different billing rates so it helps to take these options in mind when getting a catering company to work for one’s needs.

It is great to take a look at all of these things when looking around for wedding catering companies around the UK. There are many London and midlands wedding catering companies to choose from and when looking around for different companies like these it will help to take some things in mind to make sure that a caterer is one that can work with one’s wedding event needs in mind. This is so a good wedding reception can be enjoyed by all and that there will be no problems involved with the entire event.

The above article talks about Wedding catering in UK. For more catering information on topics like contract catering or catering companies, follow other articles by this author. When choosing a catering company, make sure you do a food tasting session, check their sample contracts and check if the costs are including everything promised to you. There is a lot of information on the internet about budgeting your catering especially for weddings and big events. Good luck with your wedding/event and thanks for reading.

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1. Decide on a Budget

Before you make any further plans for your office Christmas party, you need to have a set budget. In order to define an accurate budget, figure out the number of employees attending the party, and work out an affordable price per head. The overall cost will take up a large portion of your budget and affect other decisions such as venue hire, entertainment, and your bar tab. Once your budget is set, you can start to look for appropriate venues as well as interview potential caterers. Your workplace Christmas party isn’t just about celebrating the holidays: it’s also a way to communicate your appreciation of your employees. Be generous with your budget, but be sure that you adhere to it.

2. Choose a Venue

You might be considering holding your office Christmas party on your company’s property: this could save you money and be far easier to organise. However, if you hold your Christmas party offsite, you’ll find that hiring a professional venue can be economical and far simpler to organise. It also takes you and your employees of the office premises: allow your employees to relax in a new, fresh, festive space, away from the work place. Your employees will enjoy the opportunity to socialise outside of the office environment.

There are a few important things to keep in mind when you’re choosing a venue for your Christmas party. Your venue should be centrally located, so that it’s easy for all of your employees to travel to. You should also look for a venue that provides enough parking for you and all of your guests. If you want to add an extra touch of class, you could even look for a venue with valet parking.

The theme of your event will determine the type of venue that you choose. If you’re looking to hold a classical, sophisticated Christmas dinner, look for a banquet hall or function room at a local venue. These professionally hired venues should offer you a range of different sized rooms for your party: you can select a space that best suits your budget and the length of your guest list. The other advantage of hiring a banquet hall or function room is that the venue hire company usually supplies you with décor, tables, chairs, and tableware. A professional venue hire company will also offer you the convenience of having their staff decorate the space in order to create a suitably festive atmosphere.

If you’re looking for something more relaxed, and if you’re catering for a relatively small crowd, you could hold your Christmas party in a picturesque park by the ocean; in flourishing botanical gardens; or a similar outdoor space. If you choose to hold your party outdoors, you may have to hire out your own equipment and decorations for the space. Search around: some venue hire companies will have outdoor spaces available to you.

3. Create a Festive Menu

Once you’ve found the ideal venue for your office Christmas party, you can start searching for an appropriate caterer. Some venues will have their own on-site catering service, but you could also look for a preferred catering company. Deciding on a caterer for your Christmas party will depend on a number of points: the flexibility of your budget, the type of food you’d like to serve, and the theme of your occasion.

A good catering company will be able to offer you a range of different choices, as well as offer you a number of different types of service: from a seated meal to a cocktail menu; from food stations to a buffet. A professional catering service will also be able to provide for any dietary requirements that your guests may have. Before you meet with your caterer, it’s important that you have a list of your guests’ dietary requirements; whether they’re allergic to foods, on a strict diet such as veganism, or if they have any religious dietary restrictions. Discuss these requirements with your caterer to see just what they can provide for you.

You should also speak to your caterer about refreshments for your guests. If your budget permits, you could provide an open bar for your guests: but be sure to ask your caterer, and the venue staff, if they have a license for the service of alcohol. In Queensland for example, it’s illegal to serve alcohol without a Responsible Service of Alcohol license.

Your caterer will need a copy of your guest list in order to know how much food to order, and how many staff to employ for service at your Christmas party. You want your evening to be enjoyable, festive, and without complication: there’s nothing worse than running out of food or receiving poor service due to insufficient staff. Ensure that your caterer or your venue hire service can provide you with waiters and waitresses, bartenders, and cleaning staff.

An office Christmas party is a simple, thoughtful way to thank your employees for the work they’ve done in the past year. It also provides you and your employees with the opportunity to enjoy one another’s company outside of the workplace. With some careful planning, the right venue, and the right catering service, you can pull of a Christmas party that your employees will be talking about until the next party.

Pure Catering Brisbane organise catering in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and across the whole of South East Queensland. With modern menus, the best customer service and an exceptional eye for detail, Pure Catering Brisbane has established a reputation as one of the best caterers in the region. Pure Catering Brisbane & the Catering Sunshine Coast pride ourselves on trying to be as ethical as possible without inflating the price. We source our ingredients from local Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Australian suppliers. All of our meat is free range and we use local shops wherever and whenever we can.

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