As soon as the clouds part and the sun shines, we all rush outdoors. This yearning for the outdoors makes garden parties a popular trend. It's not just communion parties and weddings that are held outdoors, these days people often opt to celebrate their birthdays and hold company events in the fresh air. There are ideal moments to show off your culinary talents in a festive outdoor setting. But how do you organise this? And is it even profitable to cater garden parties? The chefs from LLBG share their tips and tricks to help you stand out and answer all your burning questions.
Why cater garden parties?
Garden party catering is a skill in its own right, so it's important to ask yourself whether it's worth it for you to invest in this specialisation. Here are a few reasons why you're right to make the investment in time and effort:
Varied events: the garden party concept is suited to a wide spectrum of events. These can range from private to corporate garden parties. This means that you can offer your catering services for a wide variety of occasions, which creates a stable stream of gigs and income for you. You need to take a smart approach because a summer of bad weather can drive parties indoors. Read more about how to deal with unexpected weather conditions.
Flexibility and creativity: garden parties give you the chance to get creative with your menus and presentation. From summery barbecues to luxury picnic baskets, the possibilities are endless. In addition, you can use local, seasonal ingredients, which both enhance the flavour and improve the sustainability of your offering.
But most importantly, by investing in garden party catering, you are positioning yourself as a flexible, creative company and you can meet the needs of a wide range of customers. It's a great way to grow your catering company and diversify your services.
