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How to Choose the Right Catering Service in NJ

Colonial Inn in NJ is able to meet all your on and off premises catering needs. Colonial Inn serves Italian, Spanish, American, and Asian cuisine and provides a good variety of cakes. If you are celebrating a wedding, birthday, anniversary or having a business event, our caterers are ready to serve you.

Food is one of the most important elements of any party. Without good food, the event may seem like a failure. It is important to choose the right food and the right catering service.

Choices and Preferences

• A good caterer should provide you with different choices of food preferences.

• Make sure that your caterer is able to fulfil different requests, such as vegetarian for one guest and meat for another.

Portion Size and Presentation

• Ask to see photographs of food served at previous events. • Nobody wants small serving sizes or a messy plate. • A picture of a set table should be checked to make sure it is

up to your standards.

Budget

• With respect to the cost of catering, your budget may be the main deciding factor in which catering service you choose.

• The type of service you choose will impact the cost and your budget.

• Find out if there are hidden charges in the price. Some companies do not include taxes or gratuities when they quote a price.

Taste Test

• If you are using a new catering service, ask to sample their menu.

• If you feel the need, you may also request to tour the catering facility, especially the kitchen.

Check References

• Seek referrals from family, friends, or co-workers before you contact potential catering companies.

• You will not only learn what previous clients appreciated about the caterer, but you will also become aware of any shortcomings.

Licenses, Permits and Insurance

• A catering service that is licensed and has the appropriate permits and liability insurance tries to follow safe food handling practices and health code guidelines.

• Make sure the caterer's employees are covered by workers' compensation so if something goes wrong the caterer is liable, not you.

Staff

• You should always ask potential caterers for some information about their staff.

• Do they provide wait staff for special events, and what is the quality of service provided?

• For a formal party, you'll want to know more about the dress code for wait staff, and you should ensure there are enough servers for your party.

At Colonial Inn New Jersey, we strive to meet all your needs.

Just ask our many satisfied customers!

Contact UsColonial Inn

Wedding Venue, New JerseyAdd: 545 Tappan Road

Norwood, New Jersey 07648Tel: 201-297-4193Fax: 201-767-0657

Email: ppguarino@hotmail.com www.colonialinnnj.com