Fundraising Events Catering
Fundraising events will always be a fun way to bring people together for entertainment, good food and of course raising money for a specific cause. Fundraising events are just like a regular party, except for the overall attempt to achieve a specific goal. Platters Catering & Events is excited to help you achieve that goal while working directly in your budget.
Our extensive menu items can easily be customized to best match your theme and your vision, while ensuring our precision is executed to the highest standard. Offering boards for guests to help themselves, passed hors d’oeuvres or even a three-course platted meal are all different specialities that we can provide. Platters Catering & Events will provide you with the freshest ingredients and the best service to maximize happiness at your fundraising event.
Fundraiser Planning and Food
We have lots of experience catering successful fundraisers. Ask us about our menus, ranging from brunch to cocktails to dinner, drinks and desserts. In the meanwhile, here are some helpful things to think about when planning a fundraiser. Remember, a successful fundraiser begins with careful planning!
Goal
It is important to determine what exactly is the goal of the fundraiser. This may seem like an obvious question to ask, but in fact it is important to be very specific about what you wish to achieve with the fundraiser. Set a goal of a specific amount of money or awareness that you want to reach. Tell your guests about this goal. Your enthusiasm and passion will help spark their inspiration to help you.
Budget
It’s important to know the limitations of your budget versus your goals. Planning a budget will be helpful in keeping things organized. It’s also a great way to save time and money by doing research on what types of services you can get for your budget.
Theme
Considering what theme to choose is a great way to fine-tune your own vision for your fundraiser. It’s also a great way to get your guests in a good mood and excited about the idea. A costume themed party is a great excuse for your guests to dress up and celebrate a specific concept. If you tie in the costumes with the goal of your fundraiser, this is even more effective. At Platters Catering & Events we offer many themed menus to suit your fundraising needs. These may include tacos, burgers and anything else that may fit into your vision.
Entertainment
Entertainment is essential to creating a good ambiance at fundraiser events. Consider hiring a live band of musicians, or a DJ to set the mood. Watch as your guests loosen up to the music and feel inspired to engage with your goal. The marriage of entertainment, music and food will be sure to make your fundraiser a success. Will there be children attending the event? If so, renting a petting zoo or a kid-friendly playground is a great way to give the adults some time to relax and enjoy the party
If you are interested in having service staff, bartenders, or chefs, Vivid Hospitality, a division of Platters Catering, has a team of incredible professionals dedicated to providing the best service.
Call Our Caterers for Fundraising Events
With all these ideas in mind, we are sure that your fundraiser will be a great success. With our team in charge of catering, you will be relieved and utterly impressed with how smoothly things are going. Call us today and let us help you reach your fundraising goal today!