Catered for You

When it comes to food, people are picky. That’s why choosing the best catering Philadelphia has to offer is important when hosting your next office party, family affair, or get together with friends. But sometimes this is easier said than done. You want to choose a caterer with experience who can not only deliver delicious food, but one who can also make sure it is done on time and at an affordable price. A great caterer will make sure food is always served at the right temperature and that it is fresh upon eating.

There are a few considerations to be made when choosing a caterer. The best catering Philadelphia diners enjoy first and foremost great tastes. But taste can be subjective, so, in order to determine what kind of food should be ordered, let us first consider what kind of event is being thrown.

We can start by exploring the different kind of family events. For a birthday party, the age of the guest of honor is the biggest factor in choosing the right kind of catering. Satisfying guests at a child’s birthday party can be done simply with pizza, hamburgers, and macaroni and cheese for the kids, with simple sandwiches and salads for the adults. But when it comes to adults, things can great tricky. Having a birthday party catered for someone in their twenties can be a simple yet wonderful treat. People in their twenties often make less money than other age groups and providing a meal for guests of that age is a surefire way to attract partygoers and impress your audience. Simple items like hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and pastas are affordable and can go a long way to show your guests how much they mean to you.

When catering for a thirties and older crowd, explore a broader range of tastes. People of this age may have a more refined palate and may not be as easily impressed. A blend of exotic and familiar favorites may work to your advantage here and coupled with a selection of beer and wine, will work wonders. Consider, too, having multiple courses that start with fruit, cheese, or hors d'oeuvres and graduate to specially prepared entrees and then desserts with coffee.

Catering choices will change depending on the type of event. For birthday parties, a solid selection of delicious food will always make sense, but for a different type of event, such as an office party or graduation, it might be necessary to change the offerings. What will be the focus of the event? Will guests be sitting for most of the evening, such as in an awards ceremony or presentation? If so, more attention must be paid to the food choices as eating will be the primary activity of the night. But if guests are expected to spend more time at the bar or on the dance floor than at the dinner table, it is acceptable to narrow the dining options.

At Waterfront Gourmet, we strive to bring the finest catering available in Philadelphia. Let us help you with your next event and find the perfect package that will impress all of your guests.