The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Choosing a Caterer

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Choosing a Caterer written by Phyllis Cambria and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book for every occasion. For weddings, fundraisers, christenings, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other special events, this indispensable guide offers everything a host needs to know about hiring a caterer. e Catering accounts for the single largest expense of weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, etc. e Private individuals, corporate, and not-for-profit groups spend nearly $5 billion a year on catered services e Coverage on choosing a caterer is light at best in current wedding and event-planning books e Includes 100 tips on getting the best values from a catered event e How to handle contracts, insurance issues, and financing options e Discusses specifics from portion size to serving alcohol to gratuities and more