WHAT IS CATERING?

• It is a provision of food and service for a

special event that usually involves feeding
a large number of people at one time.
• It is often done for business events and
social events.
Types of Catering
ON-PREMISE CATERING
 ON-PREMISE CATERING
• KITCHEN IS ON-SITE WHERE
EVENT/DINING WILL TAKE PLACE
• EXAMPLES…..
– CRUISE SHIPS COUNTRY CLUBS
– RESTAURANTS RELIGIOUS GROUPS
– BANQUET HALLS PRIVATE CLUB
– HOTELS RESORTS
OFF-PREMISE CATERING
 OFF-PREMISE CATERING
•HAS PRODUCTION FACILITY BUT
EVENTS ARE HELD ELSEWHERE
• CATERER OFTEN • REQUIRES PHYSICAL
TRANSPORTS FOOD TO STRENGTH
CHOSEN LOCATION
• TIME COMMITMENT
• REQUIRES LESS FOR TRANSPORT
CAPITAL/OVERHEAD
• EQUIPMENT RENTALS
• LESS VISIBLE LOCATION
• LESS CONTROLS
IS ACCEPTABLE
• LESS LIMITATIONS EXIST
 HOME-BASED CATERING
• In many instances, these caterers may
have limited experience, smaller insurance
policies, and less in knowledge in proper
sanitation and techniques.
 CATERING SERVICES
• FOOD • VENUES
• BEVERAGES • MENU
• SETTINGS PLANNING
• SERVICE • SEATING
STAFF • LINENS
SERVICES
Selecting a Catering
1. Reputation
2. Referrals
3. Word of Mouth
1. Reputation
2. Referrals
3. Word of Mouth
1. Reputation
2. Referrals
3. Word of Mouth