Questions to Ask Many caterers will tell you that their best advertisement is word of mouth. So asking family members, friends, colleagues and business associates for recommendations, is a good place to start. If you've hired an event planner to help stage your event, he or she will probably also be able to recommend several caterers. Buyer Beware Check to see how long your caterer has been in business. It's a good idea to hire someone who has been around for at least a couple of years.
Communication is key.
Not only should you convey in clear terms what you want, your caterer should ask you lots of questions about your event, and what you're looking for. Remember that low price isn't always the best price. You don't want to serve a poor quality of food, for instance, even if the price is less. Don't hire someone whose main business is providing corporate lunches, when you are planning a sit-down dinner for 500. Find a caterer with experience cooking for the kind and scope of event you have in mind.