Irrespective of the nature and type of business, there are bound to be plenty of occasions where you’ll have to host a corporate event. Be it a small lunch for your employees, a celebratory dinner with your shareholders or a product launch to your customers – the food plays an integral part of every event. And, to serve memorable and delicious food that lingers in the minds of your guests, long after the occasion is over; you need a trusted Melbourne catering company by your side.
In a recent interview with a senior member of the catering team at Big Flavours, he stated a few tips that help in the success of the event. During the discussion, he explained that the first aspect of planning a corporate event is to decide the venue and the number of people attending the event.

He instructed event planners and organisers to start by deciding the venue. Hosting a corporate event right on the campus is stress-free and makes the planning easy for everyone involved. On the other hand, if the office doesn’t have a location big enough to accommodate the guests comfortably, one can check out local banquets in the area that have a hall that can be rented for the event.

He also stated that recently outdoor locations are preferred for corporate events, due to it being a more, open, friendly and informal environment. When choosing outdoor locations, he cautioned party organisers to be mindful of the weather and season and plan accordingly.

The number of expected guests also affect the location of the event. A clear idea of the list also is essential to plan the catering budget. The only thing that’s worse than over-ordering is ordering too less. That’s why it pays to get an average headcount and order five to ten plates extra. The earlier you start planning for your corporate event, the more successful it is.

Big Flavours also stresses on the importance of knowing the goal of the event. He states that ultimately it’s the nature of the event and the crowd that determines the type of food you’ll serve there.

If it’s an employee training session, one can opt for a lunch menu with fresh salads and sandwiches to refresh employees during the session. On the other hand, if you’re trying to impress a potential new client, then a fine dining setup with plated courses is the best way to go.

The Melbourne Catering Company has a diverse menu to meet the needs of all types of corporate events. Additionally, Big Flavours can prepare vegan, and even gluten-free meals to cater to the needs of various individuals.

The team at Big Flavours is known to handle events of all sizes and types from formal corporate events to informal family gatherings with flair. These tips can be handy for anyone planning any kind of event in the near future.

About Big Flavours

Big Flavours is a Melbourne based catering company that specialises in cuisines from across the world. Founded and headed by an experienced head chef, who has plenty of experience working in famous restaurants around Australia and has trained under top chefs like Gordon Ramsay. To get more information about the menu and offerings, give the team a call at 0399961655.