Saturday, September 24, 2011

Simple Guidelines On Looking For The Best Pizza Caterers

By Rus James


When there's an upcoming event, sometimes guests expect well-loved pizza to be served. It's therefore important that you pick the right one from among the pizza caterers available in town. The more they are, the more challenging the selection process can be. Of course it's normal for anyone organizing an event to strive for the enjoyment of everyone.

Ask for a recommendation from someone you trust. Perhaps a relative contacted a company before during the birthday party of a child at home. A co-worker may have been the one who contacted a caterer in the past to grace an office event. The great thing about it is you also get some firsthand information about the service provided, the rates, the company's specialty, etc.

Look for some caterers in the yellow pages. You can find in there some of the companies available near you. Other than the phone number, you won't find any other information there to help you assess the kind of service to expect from the caterer. When you call up one, make sure you ask questions that matter. You may also do some researching on the internet.

Speaking of logging on the net, it's perhaps the quickest means of finding a company to consider. Most pizza companies these days got their own websites. Access them and go through the information and photos posted there. You're likely to find certain details you wish to know about, like the menu and rates. You may send them e-mails for other details and simply request for a prompt response.

You may also find suggestions or reviews from online forum sites or discussion boards. Look for threads where people are talking about the companies they once contacted or hired, or were present at events they went to. On a sheet of paper, write down company names as well as their contact information, if provided.

Make sure to ask a lot of pertinent questions when you call up the caterer. Every detail about the contract should be covered well if you want for the event to be as perfect as possible. Discuss exactly what type of event you're holding, as well as the number of guests you're expecting to have. Inform the person on the other end of the line when it's going to be and what time it's going to start and end.

Don't forget to mention where the setup will be done. Especially if everything will have to be whipped up fresh on the location, you need to have a space large enough to accommodate the oven, tools and other caterer's needs. The company is likely to ask you about the available spaces and their sizes, and might even send over someone for inspection.

Of course you should go for pizza caterers offering something delectable. See if you can drop by the outlet to see your choices and perhaps some free sampling too. Before you sign anything ensure that every detail has been discussed, like how long the caterer will have to be there, the rates, payment mode, etc.




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