What to Expect from Affordable Catering - Initial Contact and Meeting

This is the first of a series of posts about what to expect from Affordable Catering, from your first email or phone call until the day of your event. We know that event planning can be an involved and complicated process, and that not all catering companies work the same way. Hopefully, this makes the process a little less confusing.

When you first email or call Affordable Catering, we'll want to know the date of your event, what kind of event you are planning, how large it will be, and if you have a venue in mind. These are important factors in planning your event. While we will be happy to tell you about Affordable Catering over the phone, we would rather set up a meeting with you to really discuss what you would like for your event. Meetings are complementary; we believe that you should get a preview of us before making your decision. You are welcome to request a sample of our food when scheduling your meeting, and if there is a certain type of dish you are interested in, make sure to let us know!

At your first meeting, you will meet with one of our event coordinators, who will tell you about all the services Affordable Catering offers. We have several different menu options, and can also help you to build a custom menu for your event if you would like. Your coordinator will also introduce you to our service options, and help you make a decision about that. Any questions you have about us, our food, and our other services are welcome at this time. Please let us know about any themes or special ideas you have. We would love to tie our food into those and help make your day unique and special.

At the end of your meeting, your coordinator will calculate a quote for you. You are welcome to take a copy of this with you, and we will send you a formal copy both in the mail and via email. Our quotes include complete breakdown, so you can see where each cost comes from. To book with us, simply sign the contract included with your quote and return it with a $300.00 booking fee. After this, we consider you booked!

You can have several meetings with us if you wish, but the really important ones are your first meeting and your Finalization Meeting. We also recommend a tasting at some point.