Having friends or family members over should be a stress-free, enjoyable time for everyone involved.  So why do we often work ourselves to death cooking for a large group of people? An easy, cost-effective way to lift that burden is to hire a catering service, which will take care of the food and related responsibilities for parties of all sizes. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, is your go-to catering company for any event, with pick-up or delivery options, and more at your disposal whenever you need them. 

If this is your first exposure to restaurants that cater, you might need some tips to make the most out of the experience. Here are a few ways you can make sure your party goes off without a hitch:

Determine Menu & Dietary Restrictions

Before you place your order, you'll want a reliable headcount, and that includes factoring in the needs of specific guests. Will there be children present? Does anyone have any dietary restrictions? Offering up an assortment of food and drink options will go a long way towards accommodating everyone. 

Choose Your Style Of Catering

Catering companies typically have multiple tiers to choose from, so you can pick what's best for the party at hand. Beyond convenient, individually-packed solutions like boxed lunches, you can pick up buffet-style food or have it delivered.

Place Your Order Well In Advance

Once you have your catering restaurant of choice, you should place your order well ahead of the event. Book the catering company a few weeks in advance, because you can always tweak individual details later. Confirm your order on the day before the event, and you'll be good to go. 

Arrange Your Tables & Food Accordingly

The ultimate complement to good food and beverages is a smart arrangement. Put thought into the optimal table setup, leaving plenty of space for your guests and the food itself. For the best results, take a personal tour of the buffet line and see how naturally it flows, and don't forget all the necessary utensils and condiments. 

Make Cleanup As Painless As Possible

Don't just think about the future well-being of yourself mid-party, think of how exhausted you'll be after everyone leaves. Placing trash bags and recycling bins in convenient places will encourage your guests to properly dispose of everything, making the cleanup process much easier on you.

Next time you're planning a big get-together, make sure you don't spend the whole event running around trying to do everything yourself. Take a few moments to relax and enjoy your company with the assistance of a catering service. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has you covered with a menu full of irresistible options and a Catering Estimator that will help you determine quantities. Head to their website for more information on catering, and call them at (513) 244-2536 to discuss your event.