Entertaining at Home: Cooking VS Catered

Entertaining at Home: Cooking VS Catered

If you’re planning on entertaining at home, your first thought must necessarily turn to what you should serve as snacks or for dinner. When throwing a party the food will always, at some point, be the center of attention, and a well prepared and well served meal has the potential to make or break an evening.

Many hosts find themselves faced with the question, when deliberating on the particulars of their party menu, of whether to cook themselves or have their party catered. Obviously there are upsides and downsides to each option, so it’s a decision which should be given careful thought and made only when you have taken all factors into consideration.

What Kind of Party Are You Having?

The first factor to consider is what kind of party you are intending to throw. If you’re having a few friends over for wine and nibbles it would seem ridiculous to employ a caterer! But if your party is to be on the more formal side, you may find yourself weighing up the cost of a caterer against the hassle of having to prepare top quality food for a large number of people.

Whether you choose to cook or cater, serving food to a number of guests can be both time consuming and costly. But there are several ways in which you can save yourself time and money, whichever option you choose.

Investing in Cooking

Conversely, some people enjoy cooking and find that they are able to make a positive impact upon their guests by serving them something wonderfully tasty, which has been prepared by their own hands. If you can accomplish this, your food will be sure to leave a great lasting impression on your guests.

If you decide to cook it’s worth investing in professional cookware, such as Procook pans, which you can use to whip up a delicious meal in no time at all. Having the right tools for the job will make it so much easier to prepare food, and to wash up afterwards!

Finding the Right Caterer

Many people choose to have their parties catered when they are having people over from work. This allows them to mingle and be a good, attentive host, without having to worry about preparing food and filling glasses.

If you decide to cater, it’s worth shopping around for just the right company who will be able to take into account all of your needs and who have an excellent reputation for providing first class service.  Visit www.dewintons.co.uk to find out more about how they can supply you with original menus which will leave your guests talking about your party for years to come.

Photo compliments of Siro, Marriott Orlando World Center.