When the weather starts to warm up here in New Jersey, outdoor events become more and more popular. At Party Corner, we often find that catering supplies are in big demand for things like family reunions, summer weddings, festivals, and so much more. If you’ve never had a catered event outdoors, you may not be aware of some of the special considerations you need to keep in mind. Here are three tips that can make your outdoor catered event go off without a hitch.
Plan the Menu Around the Venue
Here’s something that can really make or break not only your menu but also the catering supplies you need. If the venue requires that the food is served right near the noisy dance floor, you may want to provide a menu of portable food that guests can carry away from the noise to enjoy elsewhere. If the venue is outdoors in a very sunny area without much shade, your guests may not want to eat very hot or spicy foods – offer them something cool and refreshing as part of the meal.
Be Sure You Walk the Serving Path
If you are having a fancy sit-down meal with servers, be sure you walk the path the servers will need to take to carry the food to the guests. During this time, you may realize that the path is long or uneven, and you need to have very light dishes that aren’t going to shatter if they fall. Or you may realize that it would be easier for certain things to be carried in bulk and deposited at the tables, such as bread or bottles of wine.
Make Sure You Have a Back Up Plan
If your event is outdoors, you should always have a back up plan. Weather can be tricky, even if the forecast is good. You may not realize that your wonderful spot by the sea is quite windy at the time of day you chose, and that makes it hard to enjoy the meal. At Party Corner in New Jersey, we can provide you with tent rentals that make the perfect back up a spot for many situations. Don’t leave yourself with no way to enjoy your event in the worst case scenario.
These three tips will help you pull off any outdoor event in style. Contact us today to learn more about our supplies.
