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Why Hire Classic Catering?

For any important event, your choice of a caterer may well be the most important decision you make. A good caterer can guide you through what can often be a very stressful day, assisting in many aspects of the festivities and helping put you and your guests at ease. A good caterer can cope with emergency situations, such as unexpected guests or on-the-spot requests for specially prepared foods. Classic Catering is a family owned business, and an owner is present at every event. Through consistent and reliable performances, we have a flawless reputation with venues, event planners, and our long list of repeat clients. Please see some of our testimonials.

Attend one of our tastings. We have them approximately every 6 to 8 weeks and we are sure that firsthand experience of our food, our service and our professionalism will help you answer the question of “Why hire Classic Catering?” Please call for the date of our next tasting.

The job of a good caterer is to make you feel like you're a guest at your event. What can you do to ensure against a bad, mediocre or uninterested caterer? Actually, you can do quite a lot. Be prepared, know what to expect and expect what you should. We suggest the following list of questions to ask your caterer before signing any contract or making any commitments. We welcome these questions and so should any other reputable caterer.

The Most Important Things to Determine When Hiring a Caterer:

• Is the caterer licensed? Does the caterer possess a current permit from the Health Department? Ask to see it!
• Is the caterer insured? What if his staff spills gazpacho on that new white sofa? Is the staff insured if they injure themselves in your home or on your property? Ask the name of the insurance company.
• Does the caterer work out of an approved, inspected kitchen or commissary? An approved and certified workplace is regularly inspected and meets Board of Health standards. The water supply is also regularly tested.
• Is your caterer a "full service caterer?" Can he/she take care of all your party needs, from tables to tents, chairs, glassware, linens, flatware, china, steam trays, bar, paper and plastics, etc.? Can the caterer assist you with arrangements for flowers, liquor, music, sites, photographer or video crews? Which aspects of the wedding will they not assist with?
• How long will the caterer remain on the job? Is it in writing? What happens if you wish to extend your party longer than originally planned? Will there be an overtime charge? If so, how much?
• Will there be enough food? Exactly how much food will there be? How large are the portions? Make the caterer be specific. Will the chicken breast be four, six or eight ounces? Will the sirloin be prime or choice? What happens to leftovers?
• If you are not familiar with a caterer's work, will he give references? You should ask for three recent parties. Don't be afraid to call these people and ask how they feel about the caterer's work and attitude.
• Will the caterer help you create the ambiance you want and assist with other non-food-related aspects of your party?
• Will the caterer sign a written contract, specifying any and all charges? Make sure you have a signed copy.
• Does the caterer seem enthusiastic about your party?