Obviously when thinking about catering, the food itself is a significant consideration. However, there’s plenty to think about which might not be so immediately obvious, and if you spend all of your time concentrating on food alone, it’s these things which will end up being your downfall.

Make sure that you have all of the necessary equipment. If you’re dealing with an outside caterer, check what exactly they provide. It might be that they aren’t able to provide things like table cloths or centrepieces, and you’ll need to check with your venue whether they have these or source them elsewhere. They’re not difficult to get hold of, you’ll just need to know in plenty of time what exactly you need to get.

Think about entertainment to accompany your catering. Whilst people are eating, it may seem like a long period of time to leave them to their own devices. Consider providing some background music, or perhaps a performance or act which they can watch. Something like a string quartet is perfect, providing entertainment without being obtrusive.

It’s entirely possible that you might spend so long thinking about the actual food that you could forget about additional requirements. Make sure that you have a diverse and well stocked bar, which has plenty of soft and alcoholic drinks for your guests to choose from. You should also think about any electrical equipment that you may need for your event. Do you want any added extras like photographers or DJs? This will all need to be built into your event plan and booked within plenty of time.