Organising a Catering Barbecue Event While On Vacation
Organising a catering barbeque event while on vacation can be tasking, but with careful considerations of possible hit and miss, it might turn into a fun experience altogether. Whatever the occasion—a family gathering, reunion, retreats, a well-planned catering barbecue can add that spice and an unforgettable culinary experience. But the question is, how do you pull this off effortlessly.
Decide on Budget
Perhaps the most important aspect of planning anything, especially a vacation where you can get carried away with your finances, is deciding on your budget. Deciding how much you have to spare on a catering barbecue event helps you to finance different aspects of the event.
From hiring a catering service to event location and logistics, you will need to adhere to a specific amount to avoid overspending.
Choose a Location
Having the right holiday settings usually sets a catering barbecue event for a memorable one. While villas and AirBnB’s with a garden makes up for a good ambience for such occasions, many holiday destinations also offer public parks or beachsides where barbecues are permitted.
Whatever is your decision, make sure to consider factors such as shades, seating space, and proximity to amenities for conveniences and emergencies.
Search For Catering Barbeque Services Near You
One of the first things to do in this situation is to search for catering barbeque service providers near you. You may want to use search engines to get a quick response, but digging a little bit more and checking for reviews of service providers on Google My Business, TripAdvisor, or any local food blog will help you to make a more streamlined decision.
Be on the lookout for caterers who specialise and have the expertise in the kind of event that you seek. That way, you’re assured of getting the best tailored catering barbeque service for your event.
You can also ask your holiday rental host for recommendations as they often have the best hands to handle your catering needs. Go through your shortlisted vendors, and request for sample menus, confirming their availability and their offerings—information on websites may not be their reality. Therefore, ask as many questions as possible before deciding on which vendor to hire for your barbecue event.
Plan the Menu and Logistics
Don’t leave your caterer to everything. Work closely with your chosen caterer to design the menu to fit your guest taste, while incorporating local flavours. A mixture of some seafood, veggies, and meat options can ensure that all your guests are served.
Make sure to confirm time of delivery, setup requirements and all other charges such as cleaning after the event, etc. If you will be handling the drinks, make arrangements for coolers, cups and ice. Overall, a well thought-out timely ensures that everything runs smoothly. That way you can relax and enjoy the event.
Happy holidays.