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Catering Season - Back in Business

Now that people are gathering again, your catering business will start to pick up as well. Be ready for a surge of orders at the end of spring and into the summer. Celebrations that had once been postponed, now have the green light… and so do you. Get back to doing what you love and provide delicious meals for customer’s special social occasions. Special catering events your business may be in demand for are: graduation parties, family reunions, bridal showers, outdoor weddings, Fourth of July parties, or even a backyard pool party for a birthday celebration. Warmer weather means less time wanting to be in the home cooking and the hassle that comes along with it. This is the time to spread the word about your services. If possible, at events you cater for, put your business’s flyers and pamphlets out somewhere guests can see them so they are aware of who the host catered from. This is a great way to get exposure, as well as referrals for your business. You may have custom menus or create packages for them to choose from. If you don’t already, have an appetizer menu that includes light finger foods such as bruschetta or caprese skewers, as well as an option of sides, such as garlic knots or roasted vegetables. Some caterers have a salad and pasta menu as well. Don’t forget a section of your menu for your specialty dishes, and lastly, your desserts! Each section of your menu should have under ten options in order to not overwhelm your customers. Finally, be sure to think of the entree experience when packing for the catering event. This includes thinking of everything from napkins, to the serving trays. Catering services are performed best when they help delight guests on their occasion and set the tone for the experience. On the next page are some staple non-food products Ferraro Foods recommends for your catering business.

Full Size

Description Qty Ferraro# Deep 3 3/8” 50 ct 5500055 Medium 2” 50 ct 5500056 Shallow 50 ct 5500053 Lids 50 ct 5500051

Half Size

Description Qty Ferraro# Deep 2 1/2” 100 ct 5500045 Medium 2” 100 ct 5500057 Shallow 100 ct 7650002 Lids 100 ct 5500050

Boxes

Large C Flute

Description Qty Ferraro# Kraft Half 50 ct 2100387 Kraft Full 25 ct 7650004

Black Catering Bowls Black Catering Utensils

Description Qty Ferraro# 80oz 50 ct 6000218 lid for 80oz 50 ct 6000219 160oz 50 ct 6000220 lid for 160oz 50 ct 6000214

Platters

Black Round - PET

Description Qty Ferraro# 12” 50 ct 6000213 High Dome for 12” 50 ct 6000212 16” 50 ct 6500108 High Dome for 16” 50 ct 6500107 18” 50 ct 6500115 High Dome for 18” 50 ct 6500109

Black Round - Heavy Duty

Description Qty Ferraro# 12” 25 ct 6000358 Clear Dome for 12” 50 ct 6000298 16” 25 ct 6000359 Clear Dome for 16” 50 ct 6000353 18” 25 ct 6500115 Clear Dome for 18” 50 ct 6000354 Description Qty Ferraro# 6” HD Tongs 24 ct 6000625 9” HD Tongs 24 ct 6000624 Salad Scissors 48 ct 6001059 9” Spoon 144 ct 6000482 Catering Forks 144 ct 6000166 Spatula 48 ct 6001057

Fuel, Stands & Candles

Fuel & Candles

Description Qty Ferraro# Gel Fuel - 2.5 Hours 72 ct 9900071 Fuel Stem Wick - 6 Hours 50 ct 8500070 Liquid Tea Light - 8 Hours 180 ct 8500058 Votive 288 ct 5555333

Wire Stand

Description Qty Ferraro# Wire Stand for Catering 1 ct 5500046