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Why is Healthy Food Important for Corporate Catering?
Healthy food provides more energy, but can cost more money. Food that is made of artificial ingredients and is high in fat, sugar or salt is cheaper, but will have a negative effect on the catering companies’ customers in the long run if they consume it for a long period of time. These two statements are central to corporate catering and how they conduct their business. As more people become health conscience and consider what they are putting into their bodies through the food that they eat, catering companies have or will have to adapt in order to survive. And the benefits of such an upgrade out weigh the costs, both for the company ordering the catering and the company providing the service.

For the company ordering the catering, a majority of the benefits of ordering healthy food will become apparent in the long run. Financially, may find you have to pay for less sick time due to illness because your employees will be healthier. Other factors will contribute to their overall health, but a well balanced diet (for at least one meal) will definitely help. You may also notice an improvement in motivation and energy throughout the day, not just right after breaks. Another financial benefit is reduced medical bills for both the company and employees.

Now the caterers themselves will primarily see a financial benefit for offering healthy choices to the companies that they cater for. And these financial benefits will come from both the supply and the demand of healthy food. Catering companies that do business mainly with local farms and gardeners will pay less in the both the short term and long term because the steady business will encourage farmers to grow the exact foods they need and over time they may lower their prices to stay competitive and to guarantee future business. And as more companies become aware of the benefits of providing healthy food alternatives, demand for companies that can supply the exact volume that they require will go up and the catering companies that are prepared to fill this need will have an advantage over other companies that have to catch up.

Ultimately, they importance of caterers offering healthy food comes down to keeping a companies workers healthy. Healthy workers are happy and productive. Happy and productive workers continue to make money for themselves and the companies that they work for and then those companies can expand and spend more money themselves. And this extra money that they spend goes to other businesses and continues on, but none of the money can be made if the workers at the bottom are not healthy.

BBQ and Spit-Roast

Silver Spit-Roast Menu
Only $18.90 Per Person

Two choices of Meat, four Salads and Fresh Bread

MEATS (Choose any two)

Roast Lamb
Infused with fresh Thyme & Rosemary

Roast Pork
Succulent Spit-roasted Pork served with Apple Sauce

Roast Beef
Prime Beef, served with a selection of Mustards

A selection of Fresh Bread Rolls

SALADS (Choose any four)

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tossed with fresh Tomato and Coriander

Mustard Potato Salad
Tossed with a creamy Dressing of Wholegrain Mustard

Beetroot Salad
With fresh Beans and Corn, tossed in a sweet Mayonnaise Dressing

Shredded Coleslaw Salad
Fresh and crisp, with a piquant Mayonnaise Dressing

Egg & Bacon Potato Salad
New Potatoes with Egg and Bacon, flavoured with Spring Onion

Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Almond
Stir-fried Broccoli and Almonds, mixed with fresh Pasta and tossed with a delicately spiced Mayonnaise

Traditional Potato Salad
With Sour Cream and Dill Pickles

Gold Spit Roast Menu
Only $28.90 Per Person
Four appetizers, three kinds of meats, four salads, and a selection of desserts

APPETIZERS (Choose any four)

Chicken Tikka Parcels (50 pcs, H)
Spicy Indian Chicken Pastries, served with a Garlic Salsa

Spicy Indian Samosas (50 pcs, V H)
Pastry parcels filled with curried vegetables, served with a Tomato Salsa

Gourmet Beef Balls (50 pcs, H)
Made with premium Flame-grilled Beef

Oriental Spring Rolls (50 pcs, V H)
Delicately crisp, served with a Thai-style Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce

Spicy Curry Puffs (50 pcs, V H)
Served with a Lime & Passionfruit Sauce

Risotto Patties (50 pcs, V H)
Creamy Italian Risotto Rice with Pumpkin and Parmesan Cheese

Sri Lankan Beef Curry Puffs (50 pcs, H)
Seasoned with exotice herbs, served with a Satay Sauce

MEATS (Choose any three)

Roast Lamb
Infused with fresh Thyme & Rosemary

Roast Pork
Succulent Spit-roasted Pork served with Apple Sauce

Roast Beef
Prime Beef, served with a selection of Mustards

A selection of Premium fresh Bread Rolls

Baked Potatoes Italiano
With Garlic and Italian Herbs

SALADS (Choose any four)

Beetroot Salad
With fresh Beans and Corn, tossed in a sweet Mayonnaise Dressing

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Salad
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Eggplant & Mixed Capsicum

Traditional Potato Salad
With Sour Cream and Dill Pickles

Three-colour Spiral Pasta Salad
Red Peppers, Three-Bean Mix, and Black Olives

Shredded Coleslaw Salad
Fresh and crisp, with a piquant Mayonnaise Dressing

Egg & Bacon Potato Salad
New Potatoes with Egg and Bacon, flavoured with Spring Onion

Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Almond
Stir-fried Broccoli and Almonds, mixed with fresh Pasta and tossed with a delicately spiced Mayonnaise

Roasted Carrot & Pumpkin Salad
Tossed with Coriander and a dressing of Wholegrain Mustard

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tossed with fresh Tomato and Coriander

Mustard Potato Salad
Tossed with a creamy Dressing of Wholegrain Mustard

Italian Pasta Salad
Penne pasta tossed with Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Green & Red Peppers and fresh Basil

DESSERTS

Chocolate Panforte

Triple Layer Coffee Marquise

Pecan Honey Fudge

A Selection of White Nougats

Polar Pizza

BBQ MENU

Only $28.90 Per Person
All meats, salads and prawns included

Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
With a Peanut Satay Sauce

Beef Skewers
Chunks of premium Aussie Beef served with delicious fresh Vegetables
Gourmet Sausages
A selection of the best, including Bratwurst, Garlic & Herb, Beef, Mexican and Onion & Tomato

Succulent Lamb Chops
Grilled with our own recipe of Herbs & Spices

Grilled Prawns
Marinated in Herbs & Garlic

Aussie Burgers
Juicy Beef Patties served in fresh Buns with Salad & a selection of Condiments

A selection of quality fresh Bread Rolls

SALADS (Choose any four)

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tossed with fresh Tomato and Coriander

Mustard Potato Salad
Tossed with a creamy Dressing of Wholegrain Mustard

Beetroot Salad
With fresh Beans and Corn, tossed in a sweet Mayonnaise Dressing

Shredded Coleslaw Salad
Fresh and crisp, with a piquant Mayonnaise Dressing

Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Almond
Stir-fried Broccoli and Almonds, mixed with fresh Pasta and tossed with a delicately spiced Mayonnaise

Traditional Potato Salad
With Sour Cream and Dill Pickles

Catering on the move continues to do wonders for its customers, especially those in the corporate sector! Starting with exclusive catering services for corporate alone, now they have introduced a new Online ordering system for corporate customers! Catering on the move is now using the state of the art technology to serve its customers. This interactive and user-friendly website can be a boon to the corporate customers as you do not have to waste your time any more in making in-person discussions with the caterer for ordering a menu. Instead, all that you have to do is to simply log on to the website and order your menu from the wide range of lists that pop up in front of you.
As the system is made dynamic, you can get to know about the latest dish that is on their charts. The menu will be periodically updated and you can make the orders at your convenience. Now, how to choose the best online food ordering system? Look for a system that supplements or fulfills your corporate business catering needs. The system should also be strictly within your budgetary requirements. The system should be a perfect blend of a healthy food and a robust website infrastructure so that you don’t have to face database errors, at least not frequently.
Catering on the move is an embodiment of all these above mentioned features of an online catering system. The payment can be made through credit cards and you can maintain an account so as to avoid frequent payments. There are neither any hidden costs nor any installation costs to tax your account. The system is associated with a number of payment gateways making your payment options wider and easier.
The software that works behind the system is the CaterXpress software created by a team of experts. There is one other software created by this team called CaterXpress Aged Care that tends to the senescent population in Melbourne.
Corporate catering is made very easy by the excellent services offered by Catering on the Move. The testimonials and the feedbacks have shown that Catering on the Move always understands and caters to the needs of the customers in the best way.
Have an upcoming event at your office that has to be catered? What are you waiting for? Visit www.cateringonthemove.com and organize the catering for your event at the minimum budget and time with maximum satisfaction!

Are you arranging a birthday party for your son’s birthday or organizing a wedding party for your foes? Well then if you want your guests to be happy then it’s your responsibility to provide them with an authentic feast. Now how would you choose a right caterer who can make your guests enjoy their evening? This process involves a bit of research in the beginning and once you find a list of them you have to shortlist them and finally talk to everybody about the prices involved.

First, decide the type of foods you are going to order before choosing a caterer. Choose the type of dish you are going to order. Have a good understanding over the number of guest you are going to invite; this would help you to save some time and money. Once you have an idea of how many people to expect, you can easily finalize a caterer and his rates.

First of all take the list of good caterers in your city. Compare the prices of all the caterers who offer good service and shortlist few of them. Discussing with friends and relatives about the best caterers can always help you make the right choice. Always contact and discuss this with others before making the final decision. Don’t fall for the fancy words or discounts the caterers offer you. If possible ask them to provide you with a sample menu and taste it before deciding.

Best catering services in the same town should be preferred as there are better chances of outstation caterers arriving late or just disappearing at the last moment. Keep in touch with them and keep them updated about the date of the function. It is always good to hire catering on the move to avoid wastage of things. They will bring all the needed material and take off all the leftovers if any. Also choose a service which is capable of handling last minute pressure. Unexpected increase in the guests list and shortage of food are common issues during a function. So choose the right caterer who can handle such pressures.

Last but not the least; select a caterer who is not very heavy on your valet. Just because you like his service don’t compromise to pay more than you can afford. First fix a budget and then decide the right caterer, unless you want to end up draining all your saving on one single event.

If you consider starting catering companies always remember that customer satisfaction is the most important aspect to focus on. It is your duty to satisfy the customer by giving him great food and services. Once you can win their goodwill they will naturally promote your services by word of mouth recommendations to their friends and foes.
So, to achieve this it is important to understand your customers and recognize their needs. Be creative and think out of box to impress the customers. Catering services doesn’t end with good service alone. It can be much more if only you can think creatively. Making a great impression in the minds of people, who experience your services today, can be a long term investment to your catering business.
The first thing your clients expect from you is the quality of food you are supplying. Hire expect cooks who can prepare a wide menu for any number of guests during a party or wedding. He must be smart enough to handle any last minute pressure if the guest list increases beyond the expected limit. They must be prepared to work under pressure and must be able to sort things out without embarrassing the guests and the host.
People are so busy these days that they expect a complete package from caterers. They want them to cook the food, serve them, and also clean up the mess thereafter. So always concentrate on taking up the complete tasks involving the kitchen. Employ some smart staff for serving as waiters to the guests. See to it that they are well informed about the menu. They must have pleasing manners and must be patient enough to deal with all types of guests.
Many people prefer a wide variety of food to be displayed in style. Always have the necessary accessories and serving material cleaned and displayed well with the food. Always concentrate on giving the best service that they might see only in five star hotels. An event in which you work for is the real testing ground and a great marketing arena where thousands of people will see your work, relish your food and view your services. This might be a great lead for future business orders. So always try to excel in the work you do and do everything you can to impress the guests by offering the best hospitality service.

Catering On the Move Introduced a New Online Ordering System for Corporate Customers
With all business organization these days incorporating online ordering systems, Catering on the Move does not remain behind. It is important to have an online ordering system to give immediate service to potential clients. Catering on the Move is the best catering service provider in Melbourne.
Catering on the Move believes that the customer is their ultimate priority. They provide their clients with affordable delicious food, cheap entertainment service, professional staff and state of the art equipment. Catering on the Move until now provided its exceptional services to its customers through its calling service. Catering on the Move has now included online ordering system for corporate customers.
Catering on the Move takes pride in serving its corporate customers with best affordable catering service in Melbourne. Catering on the Move with its new online ordering system will be giving its corporate clients an instant service. With online ordering system corporate customers can place a customized order instantly for their corporate meetings. Customized menus for corporate customers are available in three types: regular, silver and golden.
Catering on the Move Online ordering system works on CaterXpress software. With the CaterXpress software customers are provided with convenient online ordering facilities for parties and events in Melbourne area. The CaterXpress comprises of management tools which automatically deliver orders to Catering on the Move. Catering on the Move specializes in both Private Catering as well as corporate catering. Private Catering includes parties like Weddings, Birthday parties, Christenings and other private parties. Corporate catering is done for Business lunches, boardroom meetings, product launches, conferences and farewells.
CaterXpress exclusively caters to the needs of Catering on the Move. CaterXpress is made by individuals who are experts in catering business. CaterXpress software has increased the satisfaction of corporate clients by saving their money as well as time. Catering on the Move also provides CaterXpress Aged Care for senior citizens of Melbourne. Catering on the Move collaborates with many care facilities for the aging people of Melbourne. This latest software’s let’s Catering on the Move to help and provide service to its customers in a better way.
With software like CaterXpress Catering on the Move shows its priority towards its customers. Catering on the Move with its high quality services is always ready to serve its clients with awesome food and professional staff. To make your next corporate meeting a roaring success log on to www.cateringonthemove.com.au and place your online order now.

Hi Lauren,

I’ve been away for the past week so was unable to write earlier, but now that I’m back I just wanted to say how fabulous everything went on the night of our engagement party (16th Jan). Every morsel of food was so delicious and the lovely ladies who waited and cooked were just the best! They cut the cake for me and even wrapped it up so guests could take some with them when they left. Just perfect.

Thanks for providing such a great service, Lauren. Will be recommending Catering on the Move and using you again whenever the opportunity presents itself!

Many thanks,
Lenore.

10 Tips to Getting Great Deals on Catering

by:Mike Lindsey

When it comes to your catering services for your wedding, there are options to make it more affordable. Generally for larger receptions, catering companies will offer discounts on their own.

Saving money on your food and drink can be very easy, but it really depends on how large your reception party will be and what you are planning to serve. I will explain how you can save some money on the catering for your party.

1. You can serve basic entrees where the meals are all inclusive and forego the extras like salads, soups and breads and bring these items yourself.

2. You can choose to go with appetizers instead of full entrees. Many catering companies will offer a variety of appetizers at a special cost.

3. Skip out on the extra services that many catering companies offer such as place settings or servers.

4. Avoid going to a professional caterer and opt instead to use a small restaurants catering services instead.

5. Picking up the food for your reception instead of letting the catering company deliver it can save you a great deal of money.

6. You can always make the food yourself and experiment with many different tastes or prepare all of your best dishes.

7. Tips are generally included in catering packages so you do not have to provide extra tips during the reception unless someone goes out of their way and/or far over the duties

8. Plan your wedding yourself instead of using a wedding planner

9. Limit your transportation costs by booking the services on off seasons or shopping around for the cheapest costs

10. The very last thing that you can do is elope!

These tips can save you a lot of money on catering because when you skip the extras and forego the delivery charges and set up etc. catering companies will give you good prices.

Of course, you can also opt out of full entrees and serve something altogether different. It can be very easy to get good prices on catering services. Perhaps the best way to do this is to simply limit the guests at your reception that you have to serve.

By turning your full reception into a private and intimate celebration, you can limit the amount of guests without offending anyone. Unless you can afford to invite all of your co-workers that you get along with, don’t invite any. It is just good etiquette.

About the author:
For more tips and ideas on planning your wedding, check out The Ultimate Online Guide to Wedding Planning

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How To Cut Your Wedding Catering Bill Cost

by: Michael Ferrell
Maybe you’ve got the details of the actual wedding ceremony worked out, but what about the reception? One of the major costs of the wedding reception will definitely be the food, so you’ll want to make sure you’ll have enough food for everyone without spending too much money. Here are some top ways to cut on your catering bill that will ensure that your guests enjoy your reception—and you save money.

Don’t order more food than you need.

Most couples want to order an extra tray or two of hors d’oeuvres in case extra guests show up. This is fine (and usually a smart idea), but you should still make sure that you’re not order more appetizers than you actually need; use your discretion based on the guest list. For instance, if you know a number of your guests are vegetarian, you may not need to order as many appetizers with meat. Also, ordering two or three types of hors d’oeuvres will help to reduce your catering bill. If you buy more of the same dish, you can usually save money with most catering companies—different kinds of foods will increase the bill, so it’s important to keep it classy but simple at the wedding—even when it comes to food.

Caterers will also try to encourage you to spend more than you may need to on the actual meal as well. You may not need a five course meal if you’ve already purchased three types of appetizers and a salad, or three extra desserts if you already have a pretty large wedding cake. The time of day that you hold your wedding will give you a good indication of how much food to serve; if you’re having the ceremony in the afternoon or early evening, you may want to serve more food.

Pay attention to the types of foods you order.

There are some foods that are always going to be expensive, even if you only order small amounts. So, since you have to order a considerable amount of food, ordering dishes that aren’t so costly will help you to keep your catering bill reasonable. Certain seafood, like shrimp, lobster and salmon will definitely make your catering bill higher, so if you have to have them, try to use them as only one of the course choices for dinner, or purchase these foods as appetizers to save on costs.

Have food stations.

Food stations are a unique way to serve a variety of foods at your wedding reception, and you can be sure that everyone will find something they like to eat. This way, you won’t have to worry about people changing their minds about their meal choices once they arrive at the reception. A food station with different types of pasta is usually a hit with most guests, and can be very economical. You can also include food stations with other types of the ethnic foods, such as Mexican or Indian fare, to celebrate the cultures of the people who will be attending your wedding, or to acknowledge your backgrounds.

You may also be able to cut your catering bill by not requesting an elaborate setup for your food stations and tables. Using a single color for tablecloths, usually white, will cut down on labor costs. To add more color to your reception decorations, you may want to add elaborate centerpieces, so that you can spend as much as you need to on the meals for the reception. To get menu ideas and more pricing information, log on to sites like www.weddingsutra.com and www.foreverwed.com.

About the author:
Michelle Ferrell is the author of “How To Plan Your Dream Wedding On A Limited Budget” - Discover other creative ways you can save thousands on your wedding at www.bridebargains.com

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