How To Save Money on Your Next Catering Event

It’s summer, and you probably know what that means: everyone, and their mother, is getting married, companies are gearing up for picnics, and families are holding reunions. And whether your event needs to accommodate 100 people or 1,000 people, you’re going to need a catering company that can do it and do it right.

catering for dnc philadelphiaLuckily, Catering by Mario’s is at your service if you live in the Philadelphia and Bucks County, PA, areas. We are a Philadelphia catering service that can provide you with the most delicious food and the most exceptional customer service to guarantee the success of your event. We understand that expenses for an event can pile up, which is why we’re providing you with a few tips on how to save money on your next catering event:

  1. Watch the time – By keeping your event on the shorter side, such as 3 hours instead of 6 hours, you can cut costs and keep guests happy. Even though you may feel like you’re skimping on time, your guests will most likely view it as an excellent opportunity to mingle with higher energy. For corporate catering in Philly, you can even consider throwing a cocktail party, instead of adding dinner and dessert.
  1. Use your own facility – Our event planners in Philadelphia are experts and will tell you that using your own facility will help you save money. You may want to consider it—especially if you have a big room to accommodate a large group of people. Although, we also highly suggest you use the beautiful Emerald Ballroom, our premier banquet facility, for any type of party catering in Philadelphia.
  1. Control your guests’ portion sizes – When you provide your guests with a buffet, they can take as much food as they want, which will probably cost you more in the end. Stations and passed appetizers are a fantastic way to save money on your event because you control the portion sizes, and guests can still get what they want.

Those were a few simple tips on how to save money on your next catering event. No matter what type of service you need, whether it’s catering for grandma’s 90th or catering for the Democratic National Convention, we can help. To learn more about our exceptional food and services, contact us at 267-234-7905.