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Longford, Ashbourne Derbyshire.
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Catering for large events can be expensive, and its not always as easy as reducing your guest numbers.
So, here are our recommendations for working within a budget in catering and event planning without sacrificing quality!
Decide upon a budget
It is beneficial to set budget constraints from the start. Giving suppliers budgets allows them to decide what they can supply and advise you on what is best suited!
Think about what is important to you
You should think about the kind of meal you want, the aesthetics of the table, and what drinks you want to provide. This will allow you to determine whether you should spend more or reduce costs in certain areas.
Evaluate your options
There are various ways to feed your guests, but buffets and grazing tables will be the most cost effective because they do not require waitresses. Following that, if you want plated meals, consider canapes and two courses-this will still serve your guests with 'three courses' but at a lower expense. It also allows you to spend more time socialising!
Ask for quotes
Quote for all your options, this means you can weigh up a number of ideas and choose the most cost effective option which doesn’t compromise you tastes and preferences. Make sure to make your suppliers aware of any updates to guest numbers for example, so you can monitor any price changes.
Rent the big, make the small
Hire in your linen and glassware! This eliminates the stress of cleaning equipment, ironing linen etc! In most cases you wont need 10 linen table cloths again, so hire them in! Get multiple quotes for event hire companies, so you can compare.
Think about what they include in the price as well. Do they set you up? Is delivery included? Is there an expensive cleaning charge, etc.?
When it comes to details such as place names and table arrangements this is where we you cut back costs and make them yourself. Social media is full of guides and inspiration on how to create truly atheistic handmade goods that don't look cheap!
Drinks Budget!
Instead of quantity think quality! Your guest will remember a signature drink which is personal to you rather than excessive drinks. Not only this but staggering drink is great way to make your guests feel like they are getting a lot without them getting too drunk! For instance, guests will be much more appreciative of signature cocktails upon arrival, a smaller free drink selection but better quality (thus limiting again the amount you have to buy) and hiring a good quality bar where guests don’t mind paying for there drinks!
Have a back up!
Sometimes inflation forces suppliers to increase the price or things may change! Have a small back up so you can adjust to these changes.
The Uppercrust Team x
Longford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
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