It’s time to plan your event. Great tasting food is a definite. Decorations are a must. Servers to help run the show are necessities. The basics of event planning you know, but what questions should you really be asking when picking a catering company?

What Is Your Health Record?
Health inspection reports for food services are available online for most counties in Ohio. If not available online, you can request to see the current inspection report from the local Public Health Department. It is important to know that you are serving your guests safe food. No one wants to remember your event by how sick they were afterwards.

Is There An Emergency Contact?
Your Event Consultant at Made From Scratch will be prepared for any scenario during your wedding, corporate event, or social get-together. Not only will your Event Consultant be reachable at all times, but your event Captain will be present the duration of your event, making sure you and your guests have all needs met.

Is It An All-Encompassing Caterer?
Our logo is "One Call - One Company - One Fantastic Event" Made From Scratch will
handle all the logistics of the day, so you don’t have to worry about getting the right people... to the right place... at the right time.

Is The Food Fresh?
You never have to wonder if the food we prepare is warmed up in a microwave a few minutes before the start of the event or...if the chef hand picks each ingredient and cooks it to perfection!

Made From Scratch’s food is prepared just as the name implies. Our Executive Chef, Tom Nelson, partners with local food purveyors to pick the freshest ingredients. Preparing the food to perfection, he works right up until the last minute making sure the food served to your guests is always fresh and delicious.

Are There Recommendations You Can See?
Who better to know if a caterer does a great job, than past clients? Testimonials from previous hosts and guests can help make or break your commitment to a catering company and their staff.

Don't be shy in asking to see testimonials - your caterer should not hide this important information from you. Made From Scratch has no problem sharing past testimonials from clients.

What Kind of Licenses Does The Company Have?
Are they legally permitted to prepare food in their home for the number of guests you are planning? Are they licensed to serve wine? Beer? Or any kind of liquor? Do they have insurance?

By asking these questions up front, you avoid any legal situation that may take place during your event.

Made From Scratch has food, vendor and liquor license. We also have a general insurance policy to ensure that you and your guests are safe. We are more than happy to provide you with a copy.

What is the Service Staff Like?
You don’t want your event to be under staffed or over staffed. Make sure to ask what the ratio between wait staff and guests are. This way, you are not being charged for unnecessary staff; nor will your guests suffer from poor service.

Also, what the service staff wears can effect the mood of your event. Made From Scratch servers are always professional and polished dressed in all black attire with purple paisley ties.

What Will Be Included On Your Final Invoice?
Everyone has accidents, but you should make sure to ask if you will be charged for lost or broken china after the event. Also, will the caterer automatically include tax and gratuities in your bill? Made From Scratch feels tipping is at your discretion and not a necessity. However, if you choose to add a gratuity at the end of the day, our invoice offer a simple tipping policy - based on performance - not the final amount of the bill.

What IS An Actual Catering Company?
A full-time dedicated catering and event company, such as Made From Scratch, will be able to dedicate more time and manpower to your event than a restaurant caterer. Event Consultants, the Operation Crew, Servers; and kitchen staff are trained to cook and perform on location. Giving your guests white tablecloth dining service no matter where they are.

How Much Experience Does The Company Have?
Don’t put your special event in the hands of an amateur?. Make sure they have the knowledge and experience to plan and execute events of all sizes and variety. The company may be less expensive, but what you will save in money, you will loose in food quality, staff experience and overall execution.

Made From Scratch and its team of Event Consultants have more than 20 years experience in designing and executing events of all types and sizes. They can handle anything that comes their way and are always prepared for the unexpected the day of your event.

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