Catering is a huge part of any sizeable event. It’s crazy enough to be consumed with all the aspects of your event without having to worry about how you’re going to feed all the people present. When beginning your catering research, there are a few things you want to take into consideration:

What events can the catering company service?

• Wedding or Reception?
  


• Holiday, Anniversary, or Birthday party?
  


• Reunion?
  


• Religious Celebration?
  


• Corporate Events?
  


• Picnics?
  

What is the catering company’s availability schedule?

Do they have certain time restrictions into which you would have to fit your event?

Once you’re sure that the catering company specializes in your type of event and is able to incorporate you into their schedule and give you the desired amount of time, it’s time to look into logistical data about the company:

• How big is the catering company— how many facilities? How many employees?

Will they be able to provide food for all of your guests?


• How long has the company been in business? Do they have a good reputation?
  



• Would you be forced to hold your event at the catering facility or do they bring their food to you?
  



• How much will it cost to book their services? What methods of payment do they accept?
  



• How far away is the company from where you plan to have your event (if the company travels at all)?



• Does the catering company provide all the necessary furnishings, linens, and tableware?
  
  

Once you’re sure that the catering company can manage the size and type of your event, and their close enough for your comfort, you have to turn your attention to the finer points— why should you go with this catering company as compared to the other ones? This is where you have to have a fine eye for detail and consider the following factors:

• Do they have a set menu or can you custom-design a menu for your event? Would your guests have the freedom to choose what they would like?




• How many servers would be working your event?
  



• Do they have the necessary licenses and insurances to accommodate and serve guests?
  



• Are there any restrictions on the property that would impede the success of your event (for example, are they a Christian organization who protests an open bar)?
  
  

Acorn Farms, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a good place to start when looking for superior caterers in the Lancaster, York, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties!

Acorn Farms offers a variety of menus for your wedding, reception, corporate event, or party. Visit their Catering page to peruse their selections and get ready to delight your guests.

If you’re a business or corporation looking for a place to hold your conference, party, or marketing event, visit Acorn Farms’ Corporate Events page.

Visit their Catering page to peruse their selections and get ready to delight your guests.

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