Catering for Large Corporate Functions

Large Corporate Functions are generally quite elaborate, even if they are relatively informal.  Due to the large numbers of corporate groups, organising a function can be quite structured.  There are a number of planning points to be considered when initial planning stages are being worked through.

Where will your function be held?

If your staff work at one location, and the function is at another, think about how staff will travel or be transported to the venue.  If the function is during staff hours, transport will generally be organised.  Buses are a great way to transport large groups of people, especially if there are more than 100.  Consider parking if you would like your staff to travel in their own transport.

When will you function be held?

Weekends are generally popular for private parties and weddings.  Staff functions are most common during the week or Friday afternoon before staff leave for the weekend.  If you are a large company and hold several functions a year for Melbourne Cup, Christmas etc then planning will become more organised.  If you are new to planning, consider which day will work best and if you plan for staff to continue work after your function.

How will you coordinate your function?

Coordinating your function will generally include a few suppliers that will need to know basic details including guest numbers, location, time schedules and any special requirements.  If you are organising a marquee, determining the location and when this will be setup is important.  Working with a catering company to provide food service is also important.  While many catering companies do cater for larger numbers, it is important to advise all information relevant when enquiring.  Catering at a venue can be relatively easy; however catering for larger groups in a park with limited facilities may not be suited for all caterers.  If you are planning a function in a park for several hundred guests, ensure your caterer has all the equipment, can travel to your location and has access to staff to serve and clear during and after service.  There are several catering companies that specialise in catering for larger groups with specialised equipment, they may charge a little more however there are generally more expenses when catering for larger numbers.

Working effectively with your suppliers…

When planning corporate functions RSVP dates can be quite last minute.  Many suppliers work with weddings and functions that are planned months if not over a year in advance.  Working with corporate functions operates very differently.  Understand the timelines your suppliers require to place any orders and organise staff.  Last minute drops in numbers may leave your suppliers with orders larger than they actually require.

Corporate Functions are great fun for staff and employers, as they give everyone a chance to enjoy themselves and others company without having to think about current jobs.   

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Catering for special dietary requirements

Catering for groups of people by a professional caterers is made to look easy.  Caterers work to your menu selection and time frame to ensure a smooth efficient service.  Guests are happy, and as a host you should be able to enjoy your time without too much effort required organising catering. 

In- house catering, restaurants and mobile caterers all provide catering services with the main aim to make guests happy with beautiful food.  When placing an order at a restaurant and you have any special requests the chef will know ahead of time before cooking your meal.  Working with caterers operates on the same system.

It can be frustrating as a caterer to provide beautiful food for you and your guests, only to find out that a handful of guests have limited food to eat.  When catering any function, a good policy for planning menus is simple and easy.  A selection of hot and cold options, dishes with and without meat, and several types of meat including red and white.  This really provides a diverse range of food options for guests covering most dietary requirements.

Buffets generally offer a range of foods including breads, salads, meats and vegetables.  Buffets are really great if you really don’t know if anyone will have dietary requirements.   Sometimes it can be very difficult to know without specifically asking.  Finger foods can be difficult to select a menu that will cover any special request at the last minute.     

Menus are planned in advance, so there is plenty of time for the chef to make orders, prepare and cook food to suit.  Given this, it is important to work with your caterer and advise them of any special requests you have for your catering.  With this information adjustments can be made in advance to the menu and ingredients used. 

Now more than ever people are becoming more informed on ingredients and food products.  Grains, Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy, Meats and Proteins, Fats, oils and sugars are the main five food groups.  While our body requires all food groups to remain healthy, some people need to be very careful with some of these food groups.  Increasingly more people are finding they have intolerance to wheat and gluten.  Avoiding wheat and gluten can quickly reduce the foods people are able to eat.  If you know of guests that can’t eat wheat it is important that you advise your chef.  As so many options include this ingredient, your chef can let you know options that will cater to this.

Vegetarians are another special dietary requirement that is important to consider when planning your menu.  It can be very easy to offer vegetarian options without having to change your menu to suit one or two people. 

Pork is another meat that many people simply don’t eat.  Pork and pork by products, can be in a large number of food groups from sausages to marshmallows, so when catering for a function where most guests live by this it is essential to let your caterers know.      

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Whether you are organizing a huge wedding party, corporate function, Christmas party or some other function, it is very essential to get quick, fresh, mouth watering and healthy food delivered at your door step. Our menus and platters are completely flexible and our catering service in Melbourne is customized to meet your individual catering requirements.

We can offer your food stylishly and elegantly offered, heated and all set to serve, or do entirely the whole thing and make you free to enjoy your special occasion. When you will check our catering services rates in Melbourne we are very much sure that you will be amazed and surprised why you always thought of accomplishing the food service yourself. If you are planning to gratify your employees or wish to celebrate the success of some project or want to entertain your clients Aussie Catering Company Melbourne incorporates their knowledge and proficiency in corporate catering with your special requirements and needs.

Our corporate menu caters to the broad range of corporate catering requirements and meets a variety of corporate catering customers in Melbourne. We offer our corporate catering services in Melbourne to several organizations, corporate consumers and companies. It won’t be too much if we say that we are the corporate catering experts.

On the other hand, you can contact us to assist you prepare a menu that will make happy everyone. We are also very much aware of diverse dietary limitations and so our menus consist of an extensive range of tasty lactose free, gluten free and low fat food options. We have maintained a standard in wedding, corporate and private catering services because all our food is cooked fresh in our kitchen with the best serial ingredients available. By providing the superb quality catering services in Melbourne, from innovative finger food catering to striking three course meals, we have gained the name and fame as one of Melbourne’s top caterers. We offer well organized and trustworthy catering services to the city’s people. We have experienced and professional team that can make accurately the ambiance that you wish for all your catering requirements.

We offer the best and the freshest food. We understand that the needs and requirements of your guests and clients are unique and special – timing is critical so that parties and meetings start on time, delicious and tasty food is very important to take full advantage of productivity and flawless catering service a must so that no element gets unnoticed. You can explore our website for menu choices and extra information.

We will be glad to assist you. We are always here to help you with all features of your forthcoming occasions in Melbourne. We are passionate about offering you experienced staff, delicious refreshing drinks and top notch venue hire, needless to mention here about delicious and fresh food.

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