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Catering Checklist

Use the following checklist to assist in your meeting with your Catering Service

ü         What is the estimated attendance?

ü      What are the table linen color choices?

ü      Are centerpieces and decorations needed for head and buffet tables?

ü      How many place settings are required at the head table? Will the head table be on a platform?

ü      How much time is needed for set up? When does the room need to be accessible?

ü      Are meals to be served at the head table, or will dignitaries take their places from reserved tables table after the meal?

ü      If service is buffet style, are head table guests to serve themselves, or are servers to prepare their plates? 

ü      If service is buffet style, are there enough serving lines to accommodate the number attending in a timely manner?  Beverage stations?

ü      If meal tickets are to be collected, who will collect them and where, at the door or at the table? (Provide the caterer with a sample.)

ü      How are late arrivals without tickets to be handled?

ü      Are tickets required for head table guests?

ü      Is a registration or supply table needed outside the function room? Is an award table needed behind the head table?

ü      Are programs or menus to be placed on tables or chairs or distributed at the door?

ü      If changes are needed to the room set-up, arrival, or departure time—did you remember to contact the Union Reservations and Events Planning Coordinator to update or request changes?

ü      Must special arrangements be made for guests with dietary restrictions?

 

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