Large Caterers Often Have Many Advantages Over Smaller Catering Companies

Large Caterers Often Have Many Advantages Over Smaller Catering Companies

Large caterers and large catering companies have several divisions and specialize in several different types of catering. Some have a full-service division, and outdoor division, and a self-service division. Similar catering companies either have their own building or have contracts to operate out of certain locations.

Some large caterers do both on-premise catering and off-premise catering at many venues in the area. Many have exclusive catering contracts for many locations throughout their respective areas.

On-Premise-Only Caterers:

Some large caterers only serve food in their own catering halls. These firms do nothing but host large parties such as weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and local awards ceremonies. These are destination catering halls, which are designed to look good and to prepare and serve many people efficiently. On any given weekend day during the spring, fall, and summer, multiple weddings, bar mitzvahs, and anniversary parties may be happening on the same day. The kitchen my prepare food for 3 to 5000 people on a particular Saturday.

Catering halls are large buildings with spacious rooms for entertaining, commercial kitchens, special rooms for brides and bridal parties, bathroom facilities, and parking lots. They have no guest rooms for overnight guests.

Hotels and Conference Centers:

Many hotels and conference centers around the country of specialize in hosting large groups for meetings, trade shows, and other big events. Many hotels have their own conference center with a large catering kitchen that can handle events for hundreds, if not thousands of people. The Marriott and Hyatt hotel chains have conference centers adjacent to the properties across the country.

Conference centers are often independent operations with special amenities and rooms for hosting large corporate and nonprofit groups for sales meetings and other functions. They are often located in suburban and rural settings and offer guests peace and quiet. They can offer catering services, overnight accommodations, audiovisual equipment, and special activities for guests such as golf, boating, and hiking.