How to pick the caterer - Julia Valler

Nowadays we have so many options when it comes to catering companies nyc. You can find all types of cuisines that offer everything from horderves to entrees to desserts, but the question is: how to pick?

Here are some tips to help you select the best option:

-        Have a budget before you even start your research

-        Have your guest count (at least approximate)

-        Ask if caterer offers a tasting / meeting to see if they can attend your needs

-        Pay attention to how responsive they are when communicating with you

-        Service style is also something to think about when selecting a caterer

-        Ask if they are familiar with the venue

-        Ask how they handle rentals

-        Don’t forget about food allergies (gluten free, nuts) and vegetarian options

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      After you have all the information you can start the research online. Plan everything accordingly, have a budget and get quotes from several companies. However, don’t stick to the price only, read reviews and ask them for references as well as the Chef resume and background. Many companies are in the market for many years but they have different chefs. And if you’re still not sure if you have picked the right caterer, you can always ask the venue for recommendations.

Hope we helped making your decision easier.

Why should you have an Office Holiday Party?

We will give you 3 reasons why you must have a holiday party for your employees, here we go:

#1 Build Relationships - Your work space should be filled with harmony and good vibes. Your employees should have a chance to get to know each other. Sometimes your work environment is fast paced and stressful making it hard to have the chance to know the person sitting right next to you. A holiday party is the perfect environment to actually “meet” your coworkers and build those relationships.

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#2 Appreciation - Your employees will feel valued and appreciated. It’s always good to recognize their hard work and contribution to the company. No need to buy them gifts, you can simply have a short day of work followed by a nice cocktail reception as your form of appreciation.

#3 Long Term Employees - This is a dream that can become true. Having your employees work for you for a long period of time is the key to the success of your business. They know the company policies, the system(s) and the clients. This is all possible if you follow the first 2 steps. By feeling appreciated and building those relationships with their coworkers, they will more than likely keep their job longer.

Happy Holidays and enjoy your parties!

The Secrets of Hiring

Hiring new members for your team might seems easy, especially when it comes to the hospitality staff, but it isn’t. When hiring new Event staff NYC for your business you need to follow the “secrets” of finding the best candidates. Here are some of The Secrets of Hiring:

#1 Your job post must be clear and have a lot of information on the position you have available, as well as what type of work you offer and what you expect from the candidate.

#2 Once you receive the applications, decide who is going to be interviewed and who isn’t. You don't want to waste your time with candidates that do not fit your needs.

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#3 The interview process should have at least 3 steps: Introduction, Experience, Expectations if hired.

#4 Your hiring manager should be analytical and have a good understanding of people's behaviors and attitudes. Your candidate can never feel too comfortable or intimidated during the process.

And last, but not least, if you really like the candidate, fill out the paperwork while there, so you save the time and make sure to keep the good ones!

Staffing for Event Planners - DO NOTs part IV

This is getting serious, so here’s part IV of our new series: DO NOTs for Event Planners. The success of an event depends on many things like Brand Ambassadors NYC, but Promotional staff New York is one of the most important components of any event.

Not providing Event Information for Staff

It is very important to provide the staff with enough information about the event. Well-informed staff will ensure your event is a success and they will be prepared to answer any questions. Not just because you want them to know what they are serving / representing, but they also feel more confident and engaged.

We hope you’re enjoying our DO NOTs for Event Planners. 

Event Planners - DO NOTs part III

Who is excited for part III of our new series: DO NOTs for Event Planners?

As you probably know by now the purpose of these bi weekly posts is to help event professionals to improve their booking / planning processes.

Not Consulting Your Team:
When hiring event staffing NYC, it is important to consider the opinions of other team members that will be working alongside these new staff members. Make sure their personalities complement each other to minimize issues in the future. Nothing is worse than a team that doesn’t get along and instead of concentrating on work/event is fighting over something. Be sure to consult your team before selecting staff to make sure you select the right candidate. Happy staff means happy clients that 

means happy event!

We hope you enjoy our posts and keep posted on upcoming DO NOTs for Event Planners.

Event Planners - DO NOTs part II

As promised, here’s part II of our new series: DO NOTs for Event Planners. This time we would like to discuss the importance of interviewing the staff.

Not Interviewing Staff:
The interview is the most important part of the booking process because if you don't interview the staff, you don't know if they are experienced or have the energy required for your event. Doing so will help you determine whether their credentials and experience level are an ideal fit for your company and client/brand. event staffing agencies NYC are very flexible, so you can ask to train/interview the staff before the event date. Most likely there will be a cost to it, but the end result will be much better.

We hope you enjoy our DO NOTs series and we will be in touch soon.

Event Planners - DO NOTs part I

We are launching a new series of DO NOTs for Event Planners. The purpose of this is to help event planners, caterers and staffing agencies to improve their booking / planning process. The first DO NOT that we would like to discuss is taking too long to book.

DO NOT take too long to book
One of the mistakes event planners tend to make when hiring Event Staffing NYC is taking too long to make a decision. While event staff understands that a lot goes into planning and executing an event, they also have their own personal schedules and might no longer be available when you decide to proceed. Most of event staff are freelancers and they work for several agencies, some are  promotional models NYC actors and dancers, their schedules can change within hours every day, so make sure you reserve the best, and most experienced, staff for your event by booking as soon as you can.

We hope you enjoy it and look out for upcoming DO NOTs for Event Planners.