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In addition to boosting morale and improving employee satisfaction, a well-executed work party gives your staff a chance to unwind and get to know their co-workers on a more personal level. Like in any other party, good catering is what will draw people to your event and keep them happy, but ensuring everyone is satisfied requires some planning. Here are some tips for planning the catering for your upcoming work event.

4 Steps for Work Party Catering 

1. Budget

Before you start calling catering companies, determine how much you want to spend on food in total. Depending on your number of guests, your overall budget will affect how much you’re spending per plate. Once you have a set amount, your caterer should work with you to create a menu that’s within your price range and feeds everyone.

2. Consider Your Event Type

cateringDecide whether you’d like a sit-down meal, a buffet, small appetizers, or desserts at your event. This will be based on your company culture, budget, and venue. If there is no kitchen available at your venue for on-site preparation, your catering company will have to deliver food to the premises. For a formal conference, a buffet may be more appropriate than a dessert bar, while cocktails and appetizers may be fitting for a lighthearted holiday party. 

3. Diversify

Everyone has different tastes, so include a variety of options in your menu. Offer different proteins such as chicken, fish, and tofu, and low-fat options. Having a variety of sides like vegetables, potato salad, and pasta salad is an affordable way to inject some variety into your menu.

4. Account for Dietary Restrictions

Many people have dietary restrictions for health, environmental, or religious reasons, including kosher, veganism, dairy or nut allergies. To satisfy everyone and prevent potential allergic risks, have employees submit their dietary restrictions ahead of time so you know what different dishes to include on your menu. This attention to detail shows you care about the well-being of your staff and are sensitive to their needs. 

 

If you need catering for your party around Amelia, OH, call Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Family-owned and -operated for 3 generations, this fast-casual BBQ restaurant provides a range of delicious event catering options including barbecue meat, sandwiches, and sides to accommodate all your guests. Visit their website to view their menu, and call (513) 802-2700 to request a quote for your next party. 

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