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Kamis, 17 September 2009

Buffet Catering For Any Occasion

Buffet catering is like a magical word on an invitation or an event that adds that 'draw' factor for people to come and enjoy the festivities. Its customisability, 'own time own target' factor truly appeals to the eater at heart. Not everyone likes to wait for their food in stages, course dinners or lunches are sometimes quite slow and do not fit the pace of everyone at the table.

Also, course meals allow people to taste a single dish at any one time, and if everyone knows Singaporeans, we like to mix our food up and see how the different tastes collide into a cyclone of flavour and savour, circling our mouths in different perspectives. Buffet catering is the Singapore way of eating and for me, there is nothing more splendid that rows and rows of metal containers slowly heating, holding a promise of something hot, something spicy, something delicious and something I would really like to get my hands on as fast as I can.

Queuing up just adds to the expectation, but for those of you who do not like to wait (admittedly like me), then modern buffet catering does not reflect the normal take as you go single file eating experience we see at wedding ceremonies of old. Modern and contemporary buffet eating experiences are quite customisable and the trays of food are quite spaced out, so that you can pick your battle grounds and have almost militaristic precision when it comes to how your plate will come out at the end of the day. Catering in Singapore used to be limited to just local fares like Malay food, Chinese delicacies and of course, the ever popular and immensely sought after South and North Indian buffet. Now, the options are simply incredible.

One look at the list of companies and food entrepreneurs that are offering catering for special events and you will really be sitting there wondering if you can ditch the tentage and speakers - just so you can add one more type of buffet to the list. Mediterranean, Indonesian, Western, Portuguese, Spanish, every Asian colour you can think of, African, Intercontinental - these are just some of the examples of buffet catering that is available in Singapore. From 'chimi cangas' to 'fish and chips' - you can have all the flavours of the world uniting in gastronomy at your event, ladled to plates, a mingle of culture and colour, spices and stories - if you can afford it of course.

No matter what buffet catering you choose, the Singapore style will stand out; its red and white of eyeing the simmering food while the ceremony is going on, planning which part of the buffet line to attack first and inching slowly out of seating position so that one can launch out of chair, out of mind to the buffet line and eat to one's heart's content. If there is anything you want to do, be assured that there is a buffet catering to suit any taste and any occasion - right in the heart of Singapore.

Singapore is a beautiful country located in South East Asia. Besides being well known for its Singapore Tourist Attractions. You must also try out Singapore local food whenever you visit Singapore.

How to Prepare Buffet Catering For Your Event

Nowadays, buffet catering is a more popular choice among event organizers as it allows guests to choose how much food they want to consume and allows them more freedom for networking. Therefore, a lot of event organizers choose to prepare a buffet catering to entertain their guests during business events, seminars or corporate parties.

But before you engage a caterer to set up a buffet catering for your event, there are some things that you need to prepare. In this article, let me share with you some tips so that you can prepare for a buffet catering and hire a professional caterer to do all the legwork for you.

1. Estimate the total number of guests for your event. I know it is impossible to determine the exact number of guests before your event but you need to work out an estimate. Always do a count at least 1 week before the actual date. Do take note that there will always be 5% to 10% of people who will not turn up for your event even though they have registered with you. In this way, the number will be more accurate and you will not order too much food.

2. Decide on the menu. Decide on the type of menu that you want to prepare for your guests. There are different menu types such as Western food, Japanese food, Chinese Food, etc. A professional caterer will be able to take care of your request for any type of menu required.

3. BBQ buffet? Decide on whether you want to have a BBQ buffet. If the event that you are going to organize is informal, you can consider getting a BBQ buffet to create a relaxing atmosphere.

4. Allocate a big space for the caterer to work on. A buffet catering needs a huge space to set up and therefore you should allocate a bigger space in the venue for the caterers to work on. If the space is too small, your guests will have trouble taking food and this will give your guests an unpleasant experience.

5. Prepare all the details and let the caterer know. In order to get things started, you need to have all the necessary details ready. Without the details, the caterer cannot give you a quotation. You need to let the caterer know how many people are attending your event, the actual date of the event, the time the event finishes and most importantly your expectation. If the caterer does not understand your expectations, then the both of you will not be able to work well together.

Eatzi provides catering services for residents in Singapore.

Cheow Yu Yuan is the co-founder of OOm, an online marketing agency that provides professional email marketing service.

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