There are some events that are best achieved with professional catering; events that are either too big, or too time-consuming to manage yourself. And that’s when you call a caterer in.

The most common event to have catered is a wedding. Due to the sheer magnitude of a wedding, both in size and the organisation required, it’s best to employ a professional wedding caterer to look after everything so you can enjoy the day as much as possible. Birthdays, christenings, baby showers and anniversary parties are also events that call for catering, either in your own home, or at a venue. Caterers can supply food and beverages, as well as chairs, tables, linen, glassware, crockery, cutlery and staff. They’re experienced in catering with anything, from finger food and canapes to fine dining.

Corporate events also require catering. Whether it’s a seminar, a convention, product or program launch, boardroom meetings or an informal cocktail party, there are catering services that specialise in such events, and are experienced in setting up the event, servicing the event, and dismantling at the end of the event, regardless of whether it’s indoors or outdoors. They are able to accommodate casual menus and service, through to more formal and elaborate events.