Advice on how to Prepare Effective Catering for a Corporate or Social Event, by the Team behind myho

A Corporate event is the perfect opportunity for a business to network and represent their services or products. Clients should be impressed by what you have to offer, but will think less of your business if the hospitality you provide is poor.


A wide selection of food and drink will keep everyone motivated and energized, ready for a long day of business, without it you could risk that vital business deal.


Below are a few suggestions from the catering team behind myhousecatering.com on how to cater your business or corporate event.


1. Provide Breakfast If your corporate event has an early start always provide a welcome breakfast, as it is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast will keep your clients awake and so won't crash mid-morning; it will revitalize them and eager for business. On arrival provide a selection of hot drinks and various breakfast items, whether its just pastries or eggs and bacon. It also makes them feel welcome and valued after a long journey.


2. Take Regular Breaks Your corporate event might be very professional, it is always sensible to keep potential clients alert with regular breaks. We approve of a mid-morning break, a break for lunch and finally a mid-afternoon break. Coffee and tea, as well as a variety of soft drinks should be available at all time, as well as a selection of fresh fruit, all with natural goodness and benefits to stimulate the body and mind.


3. Decide on budget There is an array of food you can provide at a corporate event, but it all depends on how much you want to spend. A lunch menu can be a selection of cold sandwiches with various fillings such as roast beef and horseradish or houmous and carrot, accompanied by salads and chilled savoury snacks. Then there's a hot lunch option with a selection of hot food served in a buffet format, or for a little extra it can be served with waiting staff as a sit down meal.


4. Variety is the Spice of Life Different people have different dietary requirements through their culture, health or religion. At myhousecatering.com we have all bases covered and provide and array of food to satisfy everyone. A vegetarian option is an perfect for Corporate Catering Dallas events, like a selection of vegetables that can also be used as sides dishes for the meat eaters. It is always advisable to check in advance if anyone has any serious allergies to then forward on to the caterers.


5. Make the food and drink suitable for the event Are you hoping to impress a potential client? Then serve them the finest beef and freshest vegetables. If its familiar business contacts then provide a cold buffet- making it more sociable and relaxed. If you are celebrating a business deal, have champagne at hand. Whatever the occasion or client the most important thing is making sure your food is pleasant and of the highest quality.


The standard of your catering and the food you provide is a good indication of you and your business. A respectable caterer will always handle this so you can fix attention on your clients and staff.