Typically, banquet caterers will offer a simple pricing guideline based on staffing, equipment, and menu requirements of the event, with plenty of room for creativity.
Once you have arrived at the idea stage it is great to begin a business catering plan. Be meticulous when you detail how the catering business will be operated, managed and capitalized. The following checklist can help you organize your ideas into the beginning of a business catering plan.
From around the web, here's a few links to help you select this season's best wines for Thanksgiving.
When Steven Leung and Sylvia Cheung celebrated their nuptials in this southern Chinese financial center recently, they lavished their guests with one sumptuous dish after another - bird nest soup, lobster, abalone.
If you've ever heard of The French Laundry in Napa, California, (who hasn't?) then you know dining there is an indulgence. Known for its impeccable service and food, the restaurant is reputable for its delicious and once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. So when you see a dessert cookbook titled "Indulge:100 Perfect Desserts" by the head pastry chef, Claire Clark, you know they will be spectacular and something to showcase at your holiday dinners this season.
"Indulge: 100 Perfect Desserts" l $24 at ecookbooks.com
Have trouble with knowing when your steaks are done - especially if you've got different cuts and different guest requests to keep track of? These mini steak thermometers will help you through your summer bbq's.
Steak Thermometers | $22 at Smith & Hawken