{"id":3305,"date":"2017-08-28T10:11:50","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T14:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/5-points-a-verifier-lorsque-vous-faites-affaire-avec-un-traiteur\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:39:33","slug":"5-points-to-check-when-hiring-a-caterer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/en\/5-points-to-check-when-hiring-a-caterer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Points to Check When Hiring a Caterer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a catering service for events or celebrations not only saves time but can also save money. However, to fully enjoy the peace of mind these services provide, it\u2019s important to plan everything properly before the big day.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Allergies<\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, check with your guests for any allergies or food intolerances. Generally, a food allergy is much more severe than an intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent an allergic reaction, no trace of the allergen should come into contact with the person\u2019s dish. While symptoms of a food intolerance are often milder and contact with the product is less dangerous, caution is still necessary.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to ask the catering company whether they can guarantee a plate free of these allergens. Some companies can provide specially prepared meals for guests with allergies or intolerances.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Additional Services<\/h2>\n<p>Extra services offered by catering companies vary.<\/p>\n<p>Some provide equipment rental, while others focus solely on food. For example, certain caterers supply dishes, chafing dishes, and table linens for guests.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, depending on the company and contract, some caterers will also handle clearing the tables at the end of the meal.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Transportation Fees<\/h2>\n<p>When calculating costs for a caterer, don\u2019t forget to include delivery or transportation fees.<\/p>\n<p>Again, check with the catering company. Some include transportation in the price, but most caterers charge an additional fee to deliver to the designated location.<\/p>\n<h2>4. In Case of Cancellation<\/h2>\n<p>Another important point is the cancellation policy. Unexpected events can happen at any time. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to check the caterer\u2019s refund policy.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the earlier a client cancels, the lower the penalties. However, if cancellation occurs at the last minute, the client may be required to pay for the full amount of meals ordered.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to ask whether refunds are possible if a guest cancels their attendance.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Vegetarian and Vegan Meals<\/h2>\n<p>With more people following vegetarian or vegan diets, some caterers offer specially prepared plates for these preferences. However, it\u2019s important to note that additional charges may apply for these requests.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Zeste du monde to access delicious menus and learn more about their catering services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring a catering service for events or celebrations not only  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-categorise"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Points to Check When Hiring a Caterer | Zeste du Monde<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Use this 5-point checklist before booking a caterer: allergies, extra services, delivery fees, cancellation policy, and veg\/vegan options. 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