The Relaxed Host

Sherri Ferns – Photo by Kate Fleming

MAYBE LET SOMEONE ELSE DO THE WORK FOR YOUR NEXT SOIRÉE

Perhaps the only thing better than pulling together a warm, social winter meal comprised of local products and foods is one where you play host and someone else does the work. Yes, there are those of us who love diving into a whole pumpkin to turn it into something magnificent. But sometimes it’s nice to let a skilled kitchen auteur create and then clean up the mess.

Here are a few things to consider when thinking maybe, just this once, a catered meal and party might be a nice change.

LESS STRESS

Big events come with some stress for the host. A caterer can help de-stress the whole situation since the team takes over several tasks. Need decorations put up? Want the cooking and food prep taken care of by experts? Wouldn’t table service during the meal be nice? These are all things a professional catering company can handle, leaving you time and energy to welcome your guests and fully enjoy the evening with them.

NO CLEANUP

Who wants to end the night after a fun party cleaning a kitchen?! When you hire a food caterer, not only will they cook and serve the food but they will also clean up afterward. You can say goodbye to your last guest and then relax after your event instead of scrubbing dishes.

ALL THE DETAILS

Caterers do much more than just bring the food and drinks to your event. A catering service brings all the little details together to create not only a lovely atmosphere but a great experience overall. From the way the napkins are folded and presented to the tiny little garnishes in your guests’ drinks, the professionals take care of all details from A to Z.

AN EVENT TO REMEMBER
With the above in mind, great food and service make a lasting impression. They enhance the elegance of your home and soiree and can help make it an even more memorable event. The memory of the food and service provides a continued opportunity for guests to fondly recall the magical experience you provided them. 

Sherry Ferns is director of sales and marketing at Duprey Hospitality and Catering by Design.