We are more than half way through the year and many people are planning their weddings for the upcoming summer while companies are planning year end functions for their staff. Function venues that cater for these events are usually busiest in the fourth quarter of the year. In order to handle the demand of regular functions, it is imperative that your venue has the right set of catering equipment to ensure the success of these wedding receptions and functions.
Here is a list of catering equipment for caterers.
1. Dinnerware – Crockery such as plates, side plates, cups and saucers are essential for any catering function.
2. Drinks Glasses – Cool drink, wine and champagne glasses are necessary for serving drinks to each guest.
3. Cutlery and Utensils – Cutlery such as knives, forks and spoons will be required when catering any function. While kitchen utensils such as serving spoons, carving knives and forks, spout ladles, serving tongs, and pastry servers make it easier while serving the various dishes.
4. Beverage Servers – At any function, there is a requirement for tea and coffee. Therefore insulated beverage servers keep tea, coffee, and boiled water warm.
5. Chafing Dishes – Chafing dishes are the ideal catering equipment for food. They are large enough to hold a lot of food and they keep it constantly warm before serving.
6. Displayware – Elegant display dishes are ideal when serving salads, pastries and cakes.
7. Salt and Pepper Shakers – It is recommended to place a salt and pepper shaker on each of the guest tables at any function.
8. Trays – Allow each waiter to use at least one tray to limit any breakages when it comes to crockery.
9. Sauce Warmers – When it comes to catering for large functions, foods need to be kept in catering equipment that retains the heat. The same goes for the sauces.
10. Plate Warmers – A large stack of plates can be kept warm and ready to serve. This will ensure that the heat is retained a little longer on the plate while the guest is enjoying their meal.
11. Cup Warmers – We have all experienced how quickly tea and coffee can cool down in a cold cup. Give your guests the added experience of a delicious tea or coffee served in a warm cup.
12. Ice Machines – Many guests enjoy cool drinks or alcoholic beverages. With certain types of drinks, ice is generally required. It is a good idea to invest in an ice machine that is able to make ice cubes quickly.
