Your Venue
The venue you choose should have good access, consider the location of toilets and disability access. Consider how the room will flow, taking into account speeches, music, A.V. equipment, displays, catering and registration. If food is
to be prepared on site, consider the size of the kitchen and cooking facilities.

Location & Parking
The ability for your guests to get to and from the venue is important.

Site Inspection
We are happy to inspect your venue with you to help organise the function and explain how the catering will work.

Timing and Running Schedule
Consider the arrival, food and beverage service, presentations, entertainment and departure of your guests.
The time of day will influence how hungry your guests are. A 2pm function will require less food then a 12 noon or 4pm function.

Guest Numbers
Plan the timing of your RSVP and allow some time to get final numbers.

Gender Ratio and Age
The age, gender and special dietary requirements of your guests will influence their preferences in food and beverage as well as the quantity.

Type of Event
It is important to have an idea of what you want to achieve from the event before deciding on the type of function you wish to hold. Some types of functions include; informal nibbles, cocktail food, stand-up fork food, buffet and sit down dinner. Cocktail and dinner parties can also be informal or formal.

Budget
It is extremely helpful to the caterer if you have some idea of your budget prior to requesting quotes.

Menu Selection
Included in this section are our menus for cocktail, buffet and dinner functions, however we are pleased to create menus to suit your special requirements.

Beverage Selection
There are two ways to purchase beverages: on consumption or in a package.

Audio Visual (AV) Equipment
Party Wise Caterers works with several AV suppliers and can assist in your planning for these requirements.

Equipment
We can supply any type of catering equipment you may need for your event either from our own inventory or from specialist hire companies.

Entertainment
We can assist in sourcing entertainment through our supplier agencies.

Staff
Party Wise Caterers can provide staff from Event Managers to Service Staff and Chefs.

Wet Weather Options
Weather is often fickle and a viable wet weather plan is always worth considering when planning a function to be held outside. Party Wise Caterers can assist in your planning for this requirement.