catering lakes region nh

A Fork Secret Catering Tip

When setting up for staffed catering events all over New Hampshire that have china, flatware, water service etc., there are steps we take as soon as we arrive.

Get ready for cocktail hour. Start building any app displays, get ready for passed apps. Set the room. Folding linens, placing silverware, filling water goblets.

It’s very focused time. But what about for a more laid-back event?

If you’re using disposables… placing your plates, forks, napkins on your food table is the way to go, usually.

But there’s a little secret when it comes to “where to put your silverware?”

If guests are going to go through and help themselves to your main course, put your plates in the front of the line and place your forks, napkins, etc. at the end.

It’s a little “fork secret.” This way, your guests do not have to carry their forks down the food line… they’ll just grab them at the end.

Catering Planning Season…

Collaboration is key to lay the groundwork for successful events.

We take pride in returning emails and text messages promptly.

And Phone Calls are great to hear friendly voices and bounce things around.

Catering Service on Short Notice

We love the opportunity to offer you “Catering Advice” that can also help you on all aspects of event planning.

Let’s talk about “Short Notice.”

Yes… it is possible. And a great example to use is how we are able to help our client, Eversource at the last minute.

Eversource expects a lot of their employees and subcontractors when storms threaten to knock out power. Therefore… They treat them well! They set up meals for them all day for multiple days.

While this is hard work for sure… we are able to pull off feeding a lot of people with catering services on short notice.
Since mother nature does not plan events, this is expected. But you have a little more time (probably).

While we probably can pull something off for you, what are the cons of short notice if you were to “procrastinate?”

Availability. We can not be there for every situation like we are for the power company.

Product Availability. As you get closer to your event if you don’t have the details of which food nailed down, there is a chance it may not be available, thus limiting your options.

Prep. Some selections require much more prep time than others if it is available.

If you have the luxury of time… use it!

The time of year to book catering

Winter is time of year for bookings and reservations for Catering Spring, Summer and Fall 2023 Events.

While we have made many last-minute catering requests work over the years…
resulting in our standing record being 4 Weddings on the Same Day!

The Advice is to book early to not be locked out.

We provide food for the most important events in peoples’ lives.

That’s why we take so much pride in what we do. The Food will be as Memorable as the Occasion.

Catering Secret The easiest way to stretch your catering budget

Budget is always a question when it comes to exploring catering options for your business or social event.

It’s a fact that everyone wants the best quality and the most amount of food for their budget.

And we agree!

We want our catering clients to be able to get as much of our food as possible.

If our clients and their guests get to experience the most amount of variety from our menu we know they’ll be talking about it and telling their friends!

Our “Tray Favorites” are the most cost-effective way to get the most amount of food and the most amount of variety.

We love catering these type of events.

We can show up and place your selections right into your heating equipment. We’re talking about, pans, wire frames and sternos.

Or, if you want the added layer of convenience, we can bring this equipment for a small fee. It’s really up to you.

Either way we encourage you to browse our Tray Favorites Catering Menu to get some ideas.

What You Should Know About Fast Casual Catering

A few years back “Fast Casual” Restaurant Chains started to feel the increase in competition by “Quick Serve” restaurants that were stepping up their game and eating their lunch.

So.

Many of these chains decided to add the profit center of catering.

The “corporate people” of these companies saw catering as a way to make more money.

What most of these fast-casuals were never able to grasp are all of the attention to detail and planning aspects of catering.

That’s why smaller catering companies like Twelve 31 continue to be the preferred choice.

We started with Catering. We did not get into it because our business was in trouble.

Planning Events is what we live and breathe… and eat!

The next time it seems easier to call one of the big chains for your catering needs, just remember, they did not start there, they jumped on the bandwagon to make their shareholders happy.

We cater to make you happy!

catering lakes region nh

A Fork Secret Catering Tip

Catering Service on Short Notice

The time of year to book catering

Catering Secret The easiest way to stretch your catering budget

What You Should Know About Fast Casual Catering

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