How to Choose the Right Catering Service in NJ

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How to Choose the Right Catering Service in NJ
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• Colonial Inn in NJ is able to meet all your on
  and off premises catering needs. Colonial Inn
  serves Italian, Spanish, American, and Asian
  cuisine and provides a good variety of cakes. If
  you are celebrating a wedding, birthday,
  anniversary or having a business event, our
  caterers are ready to serve you.

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• Food is one of the most important elements of any
  party. Without good food, the event may seem like
  a failure. It is important to choose the right
  food and the right catering service.

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Choices and Preferences

• A good caterer should provide you with different
  choices of food preferences.
• Make sure that your caterer is able to fulfil
  different requests, such as vegetarian for one
  guest and meat for another.

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Portion Size and Presentation

• Ask to see photographs of food served at previous
  events.
• Nobody wants small serving sizes or a messy
  plate.
• A picture of a set table should be checked to
  make sure it is up to your standards.

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Budget

• With respect to the cost of catering, your budget
  may be the main deciding factor in which catering
  service you choose.
• The type of service you choose will impact the
  cost and your budget.
• Find out if there are hidden charges in the
  price. Some companies do not include taxes or
  gratuities when they quote a price.

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Taste Test

• If you are using a new catering service, ask to
  sample their menu.
• If you feel the need, you may also request to
  tour the catering facility, especially the
  kitchen.

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Check References

• Seek referrals from family, friends, or
  co-workers before you contact potential catering
  companies.
• You will not only learn what previous clients
  appreciated about the caterer, but you will also
  become aware of any shortcomings.

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Licenses, Permits and Insurance

• A catering service that is licensed and has the
  appropriate permits and liability insurance tries
  to follow safe food handling practices and health
  code guidelines.
• Make sure the caterer's employees are covered by
  workers' compensation so if something goes wrong
  the caterer is liable, not you.

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Staff

• You should always ask potential caterers for some
  information about their staff.
• Do they provide wait staff for special events,
  and what is the quality of service provided?
• For a formal party, you'll want to know more
  about the dress code for wait staff, and you
  should ensure there are enough servers for your
  party.

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• At Colonial Inn New Jersey, we strive to meet all
  your needs.
• Just ask our many satisfied customers!

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• Contact Us
• Colonial Inn
• Wedding Venue, New Jersey
• Add 545 Tappan Road
• Norwood, New Jersey 07648
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Email ppguarino_at_hotmail.com
• www.colonialinnnj.com