Seamlessly Balancing Your Restaurant and Catering

The rhythm of running a catering business is completely different from running a restaurant. While there are similarities, the work done prior to opening the doors for lunch and or dinner in a restaurant is much different than preparing for a catering event. The restaurant is a fixed environment where they set tables, set up the bar, prep the line in the kitchen for service, and reservations confirmed. The catering business is like opening and closing a restaurant in the same day.

Consistent ServiceThe key factor for having a successful catering business is having great service in all aspects--great front of the house service, food and consistency on a daily basis first. The key word here is consistency. Earn your customers’ confidence with predictable and reliable services every time and you’ve got a successful brand. Get your restaurant running like a well-oiled machine first before you even consider adding catering.

Shared ServicesUsing the menu in the restaurant for your…