Be The Caterer

Cater your own event. Planning, Resources, Advice.

What happen's when a special occasion comes up, and you just weren't prepared to dish out a large amount of money to entertain a crowd, that will surely arrive at you home soon.

Cateringbrevard.com is a great place to recieve advice on how to get the job done, with minimal expense. The catering forums would be the first place, to start. There is a whole forum dedicated to Self Catering an event.

The sooner you can start organizing your gathering, the less impact the financial crush will have on your paycheck. Hunt down some super bargains on meat or seafood, and get them in the freezer at a low price, rather than buying them at the last minute.

If available; find a Restaurant Distributer and contact them, most distributers have Cash and Carry units, which can be a tremendous savings of time and money. Ask about their prepared foods, that save you the time and effort of cooking, but are of a decent standard of quality, as many are served in restaurants every day.

Use the Event Planner checklist in your  Member area to keep track of your progress.

If you are going to require extra seating, you may want to visit a Rental Company about reserving seats for your party as early as possible. While your'e there look around for ideas and items, that could make your party look like a professional did the job.