Themed parties are wonderfully festive ways to celebrate any and every occasion, and they are on the rise. People are spending more time and money to make sure that they can replicate every detail of their chosen theme as accurately as possible. But while you spend every waking moment doing the planning, buying, decorating, and inviting, who is worrying about the cooking? Hopefully you aren't.
These days caterers have become far more adept at trying to fill the gap between huge catered events and smaller parties. These smaller, more durable catering outfits are ready to cater anything to an 800 person wedding to an 8 person dinner party, and they can do it for much less money than you think.
The reality is, catering can fit into whatever theme that has been devised seamlessly. If you take the time to communicate with your catering professional about what your plans are, as well as your expectations, you can let them take the reins of cooking and serving without having to do all the logistical grunt work yourself.
Make sure you've communicated your theme thoroughly to the caterer and that they understand the atmosphere and nuance you're trying to convey. If you have a vision for what recipes and cooking styles you want to see utilized, then be sure to let the caterer know exactly what you're thinking. Most caterers pride themselves on being able to adapt their technique and cuisine to fit the style and budgets of their clientele.
But caterers aren't mind-readers. A big mistake to make in this scenario is to glibly communicate your wants to the caterer and hope they can guess from the theme what kinds of foods and preparations you were thinking of. Letting your caterer know what your expectations of a menu are is the best protection you have against being delivered an experience that's not what you wanted.
As with all themed events, always remember that the devil is in the details. The food and drinks might seem easy compared to the décor and other items you'll place to give the feeling of having been transported to another place and time. If you like, you can consult with your caterer and find out what kinds of similar work they've done, and if they've any helpful tips on accentuating your theme.
Themed parties bring the festivity and exotic feeling of different eras and places, and you can bring these lovely parties to your friends without having to bend over backwards (unless that's the theme, course).
Interested in hosting a themed party? Every party needs food and getting it catered is a simple and cost effective option. Dukes Catering of Joliet IL has a menu to fit any catering event. Our extensive catering menu can meet any taste and budget.
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