Fandango Catering Offers 3 Ways to Ensure Your Guests Enjoy Your Event More

Sometimes when we plan an event we concentrate a little too much on  ourselves and what we like and don't think about whether our guests will enjoy what we've planned for our events.  So today we offer 3 ways to better ensure that your guests enjoy your event as much as possible. 

Always include something vegetarians can eat--As you plan your menu, review it to see that there is at least one food a vegetarian can eat.  If you're hosting a cocktail party, for instance, include at least one vegetarian hors d'oeuvres--there are so many wonderful vegetarian hors d'oeuvres out there now! Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, dinner, or other type of event, consider--in fact, find out--if any vegetarians will attend so you can arrange something for them to eat. 

If you've planned an activity, make sure those who aren't interested have a space where they can hang out--If you've planned an activity like a wine or whiskey tasting or a literary reading or bocce or dancing or whatever, make sure there's SOME place for those guests who aren't interested in this to go to, such as a backyard, porch, terrace, living or dining room, or sunroom--some place they and others who aren't interested can go while the activity is taking place.  We regularly see at least a few guests who aren't interested in a planned activity at events, and they gather together during the activity, then rejoin the group afterwards (though some may decide to stay in their little conversation corner--but if they're enjoying themselves, what's the harm?).

Have someone clearing used dishes and glasses THROUGHOUT the event--This is one of the things that make guests at informal or non-seated dinner events uncomfortable, i.e., being surrounded by piled-up glasses and dishes or disposables (at seated dinners the used dishes are picked up by servers between courses).  Arrange for helpers or servers, paid or volunteers, to clear dishes, glasses, used napkins, cutlery, etc., at regular intervals throughout your event, at least every 20-30 minutes.  And have plenty of large trash bags and at least one table or counter or island for your helpers to use in the kitchen or back area as they clean up throughout the event!

Your guests will enjoy your event much more if these potential problems are avoided.

Warmly,

Kristina

Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com