When exploring catering you might come across wording that says… “We will work within your budget!”

What does this really mean?  The answer is not that simple.  It can actually mean a few things depending on who you are talking with. 

Ideally…  working within the possible client’s Catering Budget Info would mean the catering service has various options that can fit into different budgets.  It means the catering company has prices posted on their menus and other information out there that discloses how a budget is arrived at.

Working within a client’s catering budget can mean making recommendations on the quantity of food and which types of food and service level would be most appropriate. 

Letting them have a quote in advance if requested so the possible client can see where their budget will land before making the decision to move forward. 

The other answer to how a catering company will “work within your budget” is a little less honest and candid.

It typically starts with the catering company NOT having prices alongside menus. Possibly not much other information on how budgets are arrived at either.

In the less honest and candid approach it can mean the catering company “sizes up” who they are talking with and quotes a budget they think will be acceptable to the possible client. Because there are no prices posted these numbers might be different from client to client. 

This number might be more or less if the catering company determines what the client can or cannot afford.   This strategy is unfortunately used to overcharge possible clients that “seem” to have the ability to pay more.  Just be careful.

The best approach you can use when looking for catering services is to narrow your search to companies that post prices online.  Of course… quality and service are important too so you have to seek out a  New Hampshire Catering Service that fits your vibe.