How to Plan a Dinner Party With Clients

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When hosting a dinner party with clients, there are a few things to remember.

Etiquette:

You don’t have to go too overboard with being formal. You should watch what you say and who you say it to, but remember that they are your clients and see you as a professional, not necessarily superior or inferior. 

Keep the conversation topics for dinner appropriate and on-topic. Try to avoid controversial issues like politics. It’s better to discuss lighter topics like the news or sports. 

Be sure that everyone is having a good time.

Take Note of Dietary Restrictions: 

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Private dinner parties with clients are excellent ways to build strong relationships with your customers.

If you know your clients have any dietary restrictions, keep them in mind. It’s not just about whether or not the food they eat is good for them, but also if it aligns with their personal beliefs or health issues that may have nothing to do with nutrition.

Who to Invite From Your Team: 

You don’t have to invite everyone in your office, but the people you choose to invite must be the ones who are related to your client’s business. For example, if you’re working on a project for pharmaceutical sales, it would be best to invite the project manager who works directly with them.

How to Arrange Seating: 

Try to avoid having your clients next to each other if they don’t particularly like one another. If you need to separate them, make sure there is at least one person between them that both sides would be comfortable speaking with.

But do try to keep couples together. This makes conversation a lot smoother.

Use The Tips But Be Flexible

Every dinner party with clients is different. You can likely find a solution for any problem that may arise. Just stay calm, be flexible, and everything will go well!

Start with these tips, and when you’re ready for the experts, give us a call. We’d be happy to jump in and help you plan the perfect client dinner.

Reasons to Cater a Private Dinner Party

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Many people are surprised to learn that large-scale commercial caterers also do private events. Home-cooked food has great appeal, but the real benefit of catering is having someone else take care of everything rather than cooking and serving the meal yourself.

Here are some reasons why you may want to consider hiring a caterer for your next dinner party.

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 Private dinner parties aren’t just for corporations. Anyone can host one with the help of professional caterers.

1) You don’t have to cook or clean up afterward. 

2) A catering company will usually bring all the required equipment; there’s no last-minute shopping, setup, or clean-up necessary.

3) Catering companies can provide multiple services, but you only have to deal with one company to deliver the services without stress. 

4) A caterer will give a flat rate for their services which means you won’t be surprised when it’s time to pay the bill.

5) If you’re worried about finding enough seating space for your guests, a caterer can provide tables and chairs.

6) A caterer will bring everything needed to serve the meal so you won’t have any unusual items left over.

7) You’ll know exactly how much food is being served, including drinks, which eliminates guest confusion and stress about hitting specific caloric targets.

Choosing a Fun Theme

When you cater a private dinner party, you can be as creative as you’d like.  If you have an interest in food, begin by choosing a theme. 

Some popular themes are Italian, French, or steakhouse dinners. Since they are private events, you don’t have to cater to the tastes of your guests if your menu is something out of the ordinary. For example, most people love chocolate, but not everyone will enjoy mole sauce.

You can choose any theme, cuisine, and your abilities do not limit you as a chef. Plus, you get to give your guests your undivided attention.

Cater Your Next Dinner Party Today

Catering is an excellent option if you want to try an at-home dinner party but don’t want the hassle of organizing it. For more information on how to cater a private dinner party, contact Inspired Occasions.