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The key to contracting is to define the expectations of all the parties involved. By
clearly outlining the caterer’s and the client’s responsibilities, a good contract eliminates
ambiguity, which in turns helps to avoid disputes.
Qualities of a Caterer
The ability to multitask - Teaching employees to multitask while taking care of guests
requests helps your catering run smoothly and gives your guests a positive experience.
Natural leadership and motivational skills - Natural Effective leaders do not try to be
anyone else. They are comfortable being who they are. They seek out people with
different natural effectiveness traits. They value the complementary skills and traits of
others. They surround themselves with people whose strengths complement their own.
Catering Personnel
Cooks - The primary role of a catering cook is to prepare food for events according to
client needs.
Waiters - Greet guests/patrons as they arrive at the facility, and provide them with
assistance in finding sitting spots. Provide guests with information on available
welcome-drinks, and take and process their orders.
Salad plates
Dinner plates
Bread plates
Tablecloths
Centerpieces
Wine glasses
Water glasses
Sugar holders
Bus bins – the plastic tubs that hold dirty dishes and food after people have
finished eating. Get several of these.
Serving trays – Trays are necessary for serving all the food, unless the event is
to be buffet style.
Water pitchers - Try for durable pitchers that look nice as well. Have enough to
keep at least half the servers stocked during the event, because refilling water is a
major component of any event.
Rolled silverware – Packed into neat bundles for easy grabbing or passing out
Spatulas
Beverage Bar
Coffee cups
Garbage can – To hold all the wrappers and other drink garbage
Straws