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Whenever people are booking catering facilities for an event you can bet that it will be an important occasion – perhaps a business function, family party or wedding – so it is really important that they choose their catering company and menu wisely so that the event can go to plan and impress the guests. Here are a few top tips to help you choose the right Birmingham catering companies:

1) Ask to see testimonials – perhaps on the caterers’ website or by calling one of their customers so you can see for yourself the kind of service they provide. Check out their website and make sure it looks professional or ask around for recommendations from family and friends.

2) Decide whether or not your event is themed and if so you may want to choose something special like a BBQ, hog roast or special menu. Your catering in Birmingham company will have a wide range of sample menus for you to look at but if none of these seem to fit the bill they can always tailor the food and drink to suit your requirements.

3) It is very important to be aware of any special dietary requirements that your guests may have. This information will need to be passed on to the Birmingham catering company well in advance of the event so that suitable alternative menu choices can be prepared.

4) If it isn’t just food and drink but something to serve them in or on that you require then you will need to check that your chosen catering company can also provide tableware, glassware and cutlery. You can arrange to have this delivered at the same time as your refreshments or in advance if this helps you to organise the event.

5) Finally, let your hair down and try not to worry about it. A good catering in Birmingham company will have a great deal of experience of catering for events of all sizes and varieties so you can sit back and relax and enjoy your event knowing that you have left the refreshments in good hands.

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When you need to book catering services Birmingham either for a corporate event or for a family gathering or perhaps nursery catering then you will need to know what kind of menu will be on offer when you book these services. Of course the final choice will be down to you and the decision will most likely be influenced by who your diners are, where they will be eating and what the occasion is, but it always helps to get an idea of the possible menu choices available to you.

For example, if you are looking to book a boardroom lunch for members of staff or visitors during a meeting or conference then you may like to choose a selection of sandwiches, crisps, crudités and savoury items which can be followed by a choice of fruit, cakes and even a cheese board. These finger foods go down really well in the boardroom as they give delegates chance to network as well during the lunchbreak.

For bigger conferences and external events business may wish their catering companies Birmingham to come up with something more substantial for perhaps a sit down meal or hot buffet. Menu ideas could include smoked salmon on salad leaves or oven baked mushrooms to start, a thai chicken curry or roast rump of lamb for the main course and then sticky toffee pudding or strawberries and cream for pudding.

For early risers or meetings which take place before the start of the official working day, laying on a breakfast spread may be the most appropriate choice. Most catering services Birmingham can put together a suitable breakfast menu to accommodate the number of diners and this may include croissants, jam, bagels, cheese, ham and a selection of fruit juices and yoghurts.

Whatever time of day you need catering for and no matter what the size of the event, catering companies Birmingham have experience of catering for these requirements and can tailor a menu that will suit your needs.

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There are many workplaces that provide onsite catering but they are usually big businesses who have in house catering facilities to provide food at breakfast and lunch times for members of staff. However, all businesses have occasions when they need to use the services of a professional caterer and in circumstances such as this an office catering Birmingham company comes in useful as they can provide corporate catering facilities at the company’s premises.

When firms are looking for corporate catering Birmingham they will usually have in mind a type of menu that they would like to use – perhaps a boardroom lunch, outside barbecue catering or formal sit down meal for a business event.

The type of menu will usually be decided by the type of event, the venue and the number of people that need to be catered for.

For example a sit down meal would probably be best at an evening function held at a conference venue. The menu here may be perhaps a hot food buffet consisting of various meats and accompaniments as well as vegetarian options for non-meat eating diners. If businesses have any diners with any other special dietary requirements they are best to mention it to their caterers in advance so that suitable menu choices will be available on the day.

A lunchtime boardroom meeting may best be served by sandwiches and other finger foods and an office catering Birmingham company can provide these refreshments to the business premises in time for the lunch break. Snacks such as spring rolls, samosas and wraps can also be included as can fruit kebabs and cakes for afterwards.

When businesses are unsure which menu choices would be most appropriate for the occasion and the number of diners they will need to accommodate, their corporate catering Birmingham company will always be on hand to advise and make recommendations based on their requirements and preferences.

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There’s nothing quite like celebrating the glorious British summertime – hot sunny days, time spent by the coast, ice creams and barbecues – but there’s no reason why this cannot be enjoyed during the working week as well as at the weekend.

One way to make the best of the great outdoors and enjoy what the summer can offer is by hiring a barbecue catering Birmingham company to cater for your corporate events.

BBQ catering Birmingham can be applicable for a wide range of events, not only those business functions taking place in the summer time. For example, you may want to have a spit roast at an evening function to complement other refreshments on offer or if the venue features pleasant gardens and outside areas a barbecue can be a great way to make use of this available space and encourage people to come outside.

There are plenty of menu choices on offer when you order barbecue catering. It is not all about meat, though of course you would expect to be able to select from mouth-watering steaks, spit roasts and ribs. There are also fish options – including half a lobster cooked in its shell as well as vegetarian alternatives as accompaniments or for those who do not eat meat.

As well as providing the food, barbecue catering Birmingham companies can also provide all of the necessary equipment that may be needed to ensure the event runs smoothly. This might include glassware, cutlery and tableware, all of which will be delivered on or prior to the event and collected afterwards.

Whatever businesses choose to do for their corporate events, eating alfresco is certainly a good way to entertain guests and give them an occasion to remember. If organisers are unsure what menus are available or how far in advance they need to order, all of the necessary information should be on the website of their chosen bbq catering Birmingham company.

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One of the best ways to find a good caterer is to eat their food. You might be at a business luncheon and sample something nice or perhaps you have been invited to a wedding and particularly enjoyed the buffet food provided. Wherever you go it is always worth taking note of who supplied the food because you never know when you might need this information.

Otherwise you will have to search online for catering companies in Birmingham and hope that the best ones come out on top.

Of course there is nothing wrong with searching online for catering services in Birmingham, after all 85% of us look online for all of the products and services we need so the internet provides a good place to start, but unless canapés and finger sandwiches start coming out of your flat screen, you will still be left with the dilemma of never having tasted the food offered by your shortlisted caterers.

This is why it is a good idea to get the contact details of any good caterers who may have provided the food for business events and personal functions of your friends, family and work colleagues. It might be that you can ask these friends and colleagues for their recommendations as most people will have been to an event that has been catered for in recent months.

When you do make a decision and choose one of the catering companies in Birmingham you will need to find out what kind of menus they offer – i.e. do they cater for sit down meals, hot meals, buffets or canapés for drinks receptions and what kinds of alternatives they can offer for those diners who may have special dietary requirements.

You will also need to find out what they charge per head for menu items and how much flexibility you can have when ordering items as you may wish to substitute certain items. If you make sure you ask the right questions when booking your catering services in Birmingham then you can rest assured your diners will enjoy your hospitality.

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Everyone likes to eat tasty and fresh food, especially when they are attending any kind of function or event. It almost goes hand in hand with the occasion itself to have something delicious to eat at some point in the proceedings. There are many people and businesses that would benefit from using the services of a contract catering Birmingham company and in this short article we will look at a few of these.

Firstly, businesses can make very good use of catering services Birmingham when organising conferences and events either in house at their business premises or at an outside venue. Most businesses do not have the in-house capabilities to organise catering facilities themselves and even if they did, they may still prefer to use outside catering facilities as they offer better menus and more choices.

Secondly, many nurseries prefer to use outside catering facilities to prepare freshly made and wholesome food for the children in their care.

Some nursery buildings may not have the kitchen facilities or suitably trained staff onsite to prepare food at mealtimes and so a catering company can deliver food each day which has been freshly prepared to meet their requirements.

Thirdly, individuals may have need of contract catering Birmingham services if they are planning a special event or occasion such as a party or wedding. These types of occasion are synonymous with good food and entertainment so these are the perfect opportunity for catering companies to showcase what they can do and maybe pick up a few new clients along the way.

Whatever your need for catering services Birmingham, whether you run a nursery , manage a business or have a special event on the horizon, by using the professionals to create your menus and prepare fresh, tasty food you can be sure that you will make the right impression on your guests and visitors.

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The consumer watchdog Consumer Focus Wales has called upon parents to take action against poor food hygiene in schools in an attempt to ensure that school catering standards are kept up to snuff.

The organisation made the advice after receiving shocking information that revealed that 48 educational institutions had gained poor marks in relation to their hygiene as part of a Food Standards Agency scheme.

Whilst the issues are apparently being dealt with, the watchdog is still warning parents to be vigilant about the quality of school catering in their local schools.

Liz Withers, Policy Head for Consumer Focus Wales, commented “[Parents] can do this by demanding information about what action will be taken to improve the rating and to see inspection reports.”

The Daily Mirror has highlighted that there is an increasing demand in the catering industry for young and competent professionals to make their mark on the catering world.

They h ave highlighted

a astonishing 32,000 catering jobs that are ideal for caterers of all age groups, experience and lifestyle. In doing so they have also highlighted that the industry is very much alive and well, despite the recession.

“Once people get a taste of this amazing industry invariably they’re hooked,” says Anne Pierce, chief executive of Springboard.

She adds “It’s vibrant and no two days are the same.

“Employees very quickly realise that career progression can be rapid and that the sector offers a host of opportunities and rewards. It doesn’t matter what age you are or ­the background you’re from, there’s a place for you in British hospitality.”

Compass, who gained national notoriety when confronted by Jamie Oliver over the sale of Turkey Twizzlers to schools as part of their school catering program, has purchased the Warrington based Cygnet Food Holdings for a sum believed to be in the region of £5 million.

The group, which still cooks meals for 2,000 schools and more than 100 colleges, has managed to rebuild its image after the Oliver scandal and has since rebuilt itself into a profitable enterprise in Britain.

The deal to buy Cygnet should boost the number of schools it serves by 25%.

Jim Cartwright, managing director of Cygnet Catering, commented “We are delighted to be working with Compass. Its business culture is very similar to Cygnet Catering, which makes it an ideal fit.

Compass understands the education sector and has the expertise and specialist support to drive our business forward.”

Ian Sarson, group managing director of Compass Group UK & Ireland, added “At a time when the public sector is coming under increasing budgetary pressures, it will enable us to offer more local authorities a proven cost-saving solution at the same time as delivering nutritionally balanced and healthy meals.”

A number of contract catering jobs have been created in Sheffield after a catering company in the region won a contract that will see them provide meals at Sheffield Wednesday FC’s Hillsborough Stadium.

The catering contract will see the company cover matchday catering, hospitality, conferencing, banqueting and non-matchday events at Hillsborough. The contract itself was worth £8.2 million.

The contract is to last for five years an began at the start of this football season. It will replace the in-house catering system that

the club previously had in place.

Paul Aldridge, the club’s vice chairman, commented “The 2011-12 season ahead marks the start of a new era in Sheffield Wednesday’s 144-year history and we have great ambitions for the club – both on and off the pitch.”