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Tips on Choosing the Best Catering Services Provider

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There are many things that can make or break an event. One of them is food. The quality, flavor and appearance of the food and drinks can create a memorable experience among your visitors or make them regret accepting your invitation. You need to hire the right caterer to take care of the event. Here are some useful tips to consider when hiring a caterer.

Get Your Numbers Straight Before Booking

You need to estimate the number of people who will attend your event. This will enable you to pick a catering service provider who can handle the guests effectively. Caterers have different specialties. Some are more effective with smaller events while others are specialized in bigger events. Therefore, be specific about the type of event you plan to organize and the variety of food options you are expecting.

Consider the Menu Options

Every company that offers catering services in Manhattan has a standard menu to choose from. Others allow their customers to choose their own menus. Make sure your caterer has different menu options that can be updated to keep up with the current trends and meet constantly changing customers’ needs. He should also be in a position to revise the menu accordingly and even organize tastings to come up with the final flavors for your event.

Request for Samples

You cannot know the potential of the catering company if they cannot provide you with samples of their dishes. A good provider should give you a sample of what they intend to offer at the event before you finalize the deal. The company should also show you how they plan to present the dishes to your guests.

Consider Staff Availability

Make sure the catering service company has enough staff to fully service your event. The number of people you need will depend on the size of the event and the variety of dishes you plan to serve. For instance, for a buffet, you may need four people at the serving joint for every thirty guests and three runners to take care of the dishes and replenish the chafing stations. You will also need a captain of service for every five members of the staff. Discuss your plans with the company to ensure all your staffing needs are met.

Cost of Service

The cost of service should be the last thing to consider when choosing a catering service company. Some companies may offer very cheap rates to compensate for poor services and bad reputation. You need to establish a comprehensive budget first before you compare quotes from different providers. Choose providers who offer rates that are closer to your budget. Ask them about any potential hidden fees and make sure they provide the right mode of payment.

The Final Thought

Finding the right caterer is an important process you cannot afford to ignore. You need to find a caterer who can provide the best dishes and ensure your guests are served with the dignity they deserve. The process should be handled with a clear mind and definite plan to get the right provider.

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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips for the Faint of Heart

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Have you ever heard the phrase, now you are cooking with gas? I bet you have and have always wondered just what it meant and why anyone would use it. But if you have ever had to look at and compare stoves that use gas such as you would get from lingas.com to the kind of stove that uses electric burners, you would see right away. That is because when you cook with gas you get to see exactly what it is you are doing, how much heat you are applying and you can control it second by second.

This is probably why most of the great chefs of the world prefer to cook with gas. Yes indeed, if you want a big tip to start of your cooking career, I would say that cooking with gas is one you really shouldn’t miss. But this isn’t the only great cooking tip that many great chefs like to share with each other and brag about. Looking for some sure-fire tips to improve your own cooking? We are always happy to share a few with you right here.

Measure with Care

Measurement of your ingredients is one area where so many young cooks make errors that it has become a mantra among chefs, just as with carpenters, to measure twice and cut once. What this means for cooking is to take your time to make sure that all your measurements are done precisely and with care.

All too often we look at a recipe and think we know that we need a tablespoon of an ingredient when what we really need is a teaspoon of it. That may not matter much in a stew, but when baking you want to be sure that when the recipe calls for two teaspoons that is what you use, instead of two tablespoons.

Substitute with Wisdom

We all love to leave our own mark on what we cook, and for many of us who love to get creative that can mean making a substitute in a recipe to suit our own tastes. Of course, it all depends on the recipe and what you are substituting to know the impact this can have.

When looking at dry ingredients it is important to make sure that what you substitute will not change the dry to wet ratio in your final product. You can often look up how much to substitute for simple things, such as changing the kind of flour you use when you bake. But if you are going to stray very far from the original recipe, be prepared to have your experiment fall flat from time to time. All you need to do then is note what worked or didn’t, and substitute with that knowledge the next time.

Preparation is Everything

While I am definitely the kind of cook who loves to create on the fly, that doesn’t mean I don’t prepare for what I am going to cook first. I find that I can be my most creative if I measure out my ingredients before I start, prepare my cooking pans ahead of time and read through my recipe twice before I ever start. Being prepared means you can shift gears without worrying that you have forgotten something when you pop it in the oven. Because no cook ever wants to have that sinking feeling of failure at the end of a session.

 

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Foods

5 Reasons Why you Should Order your Food Online

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Online food has emerged into a growing industry, as a wide range of cuisine attracts many people who, for one reason or another, prefer not to cook at home. Asian cuisines are very popular, as they are well known for having nutritious value as well as taste, and if you had never considered ordering your food online, here are 5 reasons why it makes perfect sense.

  1. A Balanced Diet – Many people miss out on a balanced diet as they have little time for food preparation, and with online solutions, you can order at any time and your chosen menu will be delivered to your door, hot and ready to eat. You can either eat in a Chinese restaurant or takeway in Bristol, or order your food by phone.
  2. Busy Lifestyle – People today have things to do and places to be, and apart from the odd occasion when you dine with friends or colleagues, eating properly can be a challenge in itself. You might be at work and realise you haven’t eaten today, and with a quick call, you can order something substantial, rather than a snack.
  3. Save Money – Ordering your meals online does not require transport costs, as the meals are delivered to the customer’s preferred address, which might be your home or office, and you could even order a nice takeaway to be delivered to the local park, where you can picnic. Regular customers usually receive discounts, and with free delivery, you can dine is style without the price tag that comes with eating out.
  4. Extensive Menu – Many people would love to be able to think for a minute about what they would like to eat and then simply order it. The reality is, with a range of quality menus available online, you are never more than 30 minutes away from your delivery. Indian, Thai, Indonesian, Mexican and Italian are just some of the amazing menus on offer, and they will all deliver piping hot dishes to your door.
  5. Entertaining – On the odd occasion you have friends round, it is easy to have a selection of tasty dishes delivered at an agreed time, then all you have to do is serve. The menu could be a mixture of cuisines, that way, you can be sure to please everyone, and with a reliable service, your dinner party will go with a swing, and as a bonus, there’s hardly any washing up to do in the morning.

Modern online takeaways offer a range of attractive menus at affordable prices, and if you can’t be bothered to cook, simply login and place your order. You can use the service during the day, and eat at work, or call for an evening meal to be delivered to your home, but wherever you are, you are never far away from delicious, ready to eat meals.

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