Hire a someone who doesn't think or operate like a typical caterer or event planner.
What on earth is that supposed to mean? Hire someone who thinks and sounds a lot like you - skeptical. What you're looking for is someone you're not the least bit skeptical of because you're familiar with their work, firsthand. Or, you feel safe about hiring them because someone that you hold in high regard, someone who is pickier than the word "picky", told you that they're okay to hire.
This is your money that you're trusting someone who may have good intentions but may drop the ball, your ball, with. Please tell me that you're planning to hire someone who doesn't believe in taking your money while secretly hoping they can pull off producing your party - while deep down inside, they're not really sure.
Then, how do you get it right?
For starters, listen to me. Because if you have to wonder anything right now... Wonder who else would bluntly say this. You've got the big-mouth Cater-Hater telling you this. And I've got nothing to lose. If you've read through some of my posts you've learned that I have no hidden agenda. You're not stupid. You already know that what I'm telling you is the straight-up truth.
You can call me weird if you want to. If getting you to understand that I want you to be successful is weird, I'll take weird. Because I don't see this business like a bunch other caterers and event planners see it. And that may seem kind of odd to you. And maybe that ticks you off. Lord knows, I already made one person mad at me when I wrote and mentioned the kind of car I drive.
The reason why is because I stuck my neck out and said something dumb, once. I labeled myself when I said that I specialize in "luxury service" and "luxury services". But, it's true. I do. But when you put your neck on the line by telling people that you promise to deliver service and services like that, there is no margin for error. And it's apparent that you get judged. And quite frankly, that's not being like some of the people in this business who will do anything to play it safe.
I have to keep it real.
For me, to even come close to failing someone spending their good hard-earned money to have a nice party is not an option. Especially when you're telling people that you deliver luxury. Once that money has changed hands, it's not about me. If I have to lose a substantial amount of sleep for a week in order to deliver - so be it - because I'd have to, no matter what.
This is why fake caterers and phony event planners get on my last nerve. And hell, I only had one left.
If I have to hear one more bad news story... From someone who is at wit's end because they're way too busy to think about planning or cooking for their party, who would like nothing better than try it-- to do business with a real caterer or party planner, but are scared because some so-called "professional" caterer or event planner once screwed them out of their money, even though their plan was to hire someone to do what they don't have time to do, yet because of the so-called party "professionals" out there who aren't honest and are (intentionally or unintentionally) coming off looking shady to people -- people inherently assume that the good people in the business might be full of crap and not live up to their expectations too, because now they think we're all like those losers who are on the hustle or "on the take" (you can take a deep breath now, after all of that)... I'll scream!
It's pretty pathetic. Because to hear these "professionals" - your Aunt Ethel and Cousin Renee, the lady who brings bagels and doughnuts to your church on Sunday mornings, and a lot of other lame people tell it - because they cook Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner once a year, they think they're professional party providers. But the truth is, they're not. So you need to be afraid. Be very afraid. And then get smart about it. Because the saying is usually true, "You get what you pay for".
So, if you decide to get one of them to plan or cater your special event, there's a better than 50/50 chance that by the time you finish greeting your guests you might already be embarrassed.
Imagine, that by the time you've kissed the last cheek and shaken the last hand, their "professional" organizational and party planning skills, that you're actually about to find out were a huge miscalculation, has your reputation to host a party in ruins.
Oh no! Your guests are leaving - everyone didn't get a chance to eat. What do you mean, you've run out of food? What do you mean you were talked out of having your party at home, and the venue is dirty?
So now, to say that you're a caterer or party planner; holds about the same amount of weight as thinking you've impressed someone after telling them that you're a used car salesman. People know that used car salesmen are thought of as being sketchy and the brunt of a lot of jokes.
I hate to tell you this. But, when put your trust in one of those party "professionals", and you get yourself screwed out of having a good party, remember this - you'll have your Aunt Ethel and Cousin Renee, the church lady, and yourself, to thank.
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