OffSite Catering

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Off-Site Catering

• The physical transport of food to an off-site
  location
• The service of food at a location making it
  impractical (impossible) to return to the
  production kitchen for products, supplies,
  equipment, or other items needed for consumption
  or use at the remote service site

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A Close Look at Commercial Off-Site Caterers
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Off-Site Caterers and Mobile-Unit Caterers

• Off-Site Caterers
• Some of these businesses have no on-site dining
  facilities.
• Others such as hotels/restaurants may do off-site
  catering in addition to on-site food services.
• Many offer pre-written banquet menus.
• They offer very customized services and utilize
  facilities that are often not ideal.
• Mobile-Unit Caterers
• These businesses bring simple foods directly to
  customers.
• They prepare (purchase) food and
• Hire route drivers who travel on scheduled
  routes.
• Lease vehicles to independent contractors who
  sell to their own customers.

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A Close Look at Commercial Off-Site Caterers
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Catering Activities Day of Event
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Organizational Chart for a Large Off-Site Catered
Event
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Questions About the Off-Site Location

• Who is responsible for the sites user fees, if
  any?
• How/when will equipment/other items be delivered?
• How will products be delivered?
• What about guest/employee parking?
• Where will dining/buffet tables be placed?
• Are tables/chairs adequate/safe?
• What about alcoholic beverages?
• Who is responsible for upkeep/clean-up of the
  facility?

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