A catering service makes and provides food and drinks for gatherings such as parties, weddings and business events. The business will prepare a selection of refreshments — whether it’s hors d’oeuvres or a three-course meal — for the party’s guests. This menu is pre-approved by the person hiring the catering business.

The four common types of event catering are corporate, wedding, social, and concession catering.

Explanation

• Corporate catering: Provides food and drinks for business events, such as meetings, gatherings, and dinners. Corporate catering aims to provide food and drinks that match the tone and requirements of the event.
• Wedding catering: Provides food and drinks for weddings.
• Social event catering: Provides food and drinks for social events.
• Concession catering: Provides food and drinks at events like festivals and fairs.

Types of catering

Corporate catering: For business events like meetings, celebrations, and team building Wedding catering: For weddings and other social events Full-service catering: Manages all aspects of an event, including food preparation, decorations, and clean-up

Catering services

• Caterers can prepare and serve food at a remote location or at a site like a hotel, hospital, or park

Caterers can offer a variety of dishes, such as buffets, plated dinners, or barbecues

Caterers can save time and reduce stress for hosts

Catering benefits

• Catering can enhance events and keep them organized
• Catering can make special occasions and events extra special
• Catering can provide food and drinks in large quantities