The Guests<\/h4>\n
Are your guests world-travellers and foodies? Do they prefer a\u00a0simpler, less sophisticated event? Are they coming from an international destination or of a certain age group (let\u2019s say they\u2019re all under 21)? Based on this information, your menu choices will change dramatically. The world-travelling foodies will expect a more sophisticated menu while those looking for a simpler experience\u00a0will probably want the same in the choice of\u00a0foods.<\/p>\n
Your Event\u2019s Goal<\/h4>\n
If the event is a two-hour reception you won\u2019t want to serve food that requires a fork and knife; it’s just a matter of timing. If it\u2019s a formal rewards ceremony, a sit down multi-course meal will be more appropriate. Understanding the goal of the event and the timeframe will help guide your choices on the menu.<\/p>\n
The Venue<\/h4>\n
Outdoor spaces allow for large BBQ smokers, grill stations and casual selections. (A formal dinner under the stars is nice too!) But, let\u2019s say your venue is a museum – due to the lack of space you\u2019ll want a bit different menu. It is probably best in this scenario to serve finger foods and bite sized portions. Not sure how to choose the\u00a0perfect venue for your guests? Read this<\/a>.<\/p>\n The type of food (breakfast, lunch or dinner foods) and the portion size of the food will be determined by when the event occurs. The general rule of thumb here is that if the event falls into a typical meal time, the portions should be meal sized for every guest.\u00a0If the budget doesn\u2019t call for full meal portions, the best thing to do is to change the time of the event in order to prevent hungry\/angry guests!\u00a0Need some help on how to serve?\u00a0Read our tips here.<\/a><\/p>\n In order to select the proper menu, it\u2019s imperative you take a look at all five of these things.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want to run into the mistake of serving stir-fry and pasta at a rodeo when a BBQ is the best fit.<\/p>\n What was served at your last event and what kind of event was that? We’re curious! Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Want\u00a0a FREE copy of my Amazon Best Selling Book, \u201cGoing Live: Insider Secrets to Corporate Event Production\u201d? Download it and gain top insights\u00a0by clicking here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nThe Time of Day<\/h4>\n
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