How to Choose a Caterer in Kolkata
Start with the event
Write down your date, guest count, venue and preferred meal times. Include the type of occasion and the menu preferences that are essential. Share the same brief when speaking to different caterers.
Ask for relevant examples
A photograph of an elaborate buffet does not explain how a small home lunch will work. Ask about events similar to yours, relevant menu experience and permission to view real project photographs or references.
Discuss a tasting carefully
Ask whether a tasting is available, what it costs and which dishes it can cover. Compare the proposed preparation and portion expectations with the written menu. Keep a note of changes agreed after the tasting.
Clarify dietary arrangements
List allergies and ingredient exclusions precisely. Ask how food is prepared, labelled and served and what cross-contact controls can be confirmed. Do not assume a vegetarian label answers every dietary question.
Check the service plan
Ask who coordinates the team, what is provided at the venue and how the service window is managed. Review loading access, power, water, buffet placement and clearance with the venue contact.
Confirm before you book
Make sure the proposal identifies the menu, headcount, inclusions, responsibilities, total charges, payment dates and change terms. Keep the agreed version rather than relying on a chain of verbal promises.
