Cake Molds » Outside catering http://www.cakemoldsonly.com Cake pans for all your cake baking needs Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:51:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Catering Suffers as Corporate Spending is cut http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/catering-suffers-as-corporate-spending-is-cut/ http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/catering-suffers-as-corporate-spending-is-cut/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:15:04 +0000 cake molds http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/catering-suffers-as-corporate-spending-is-cut/ Catering group Compass says corporate hospitality spending cutbacks, job losses among clients and shorter working hours have its business extremely hard.
The financial deparment has reported that they will only be making a megere 1% profit this year. This new release alone has sent its shares to plummet more than 7%. Revenue streams have dried up since the rapid fall in the economy. In the UK alone, Compasss customers include Asda and the Royal Mail. They also offer their wide range of services in another 55 countries.
Wedding caterers across the country have reported some sort of loss over the last financial year due to complete un-predictability of the economy. Private catering has definitely changed forever as the Compass group alone have said that they have seen its Business & Industry and Sports & Leisure units hit by the recession. Compass did announce that they saw minor growth patterns emerging from their education, defence and healthcare divisions.
Unfortunately, it is going to be the smaller industries such as catering which is affected by this slow down in the economy as bigger corporations will be looking to cut back on un-needed expenses such as work-dos or private corporate entertainment. Considering what kind of current economic trouble we have found ourselves in such things as going out for a lavish meal on the company is longer a possibility. Instead, companies are having to focus on keeping their businesses alive rather than spend out on un-necessary expenses. Unfortunately, there is no more lavish meals at the expense of the company!
There have been some very small signs that the economy may be levelling out but it will be a long time yet until we will be able to see any improvement what so ever. Company budgets are unfortunately going to be extremely tight for the foreseeable future and the catering industry could still suffer during this very hard time indeed.

]]> http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/catering-suffers-as-corporate-spending-is-cut/feed/ 0 Why Use Outside Catering? http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/why-use-outside-catering/ http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/why-use-outside-catering/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:37:28 +0000 cake molds http://www.cakemoldsonly.com/food-and-drink/why-use-outside-catering/ There are several advantages in using an outside catering firm for your event, no matter how big or small.It’s important also to distinguish between catering out of doors and inside in venues that might not normally include facilities for the preparation of food.Both would be prefect cases for using an outside catering firm.

Obviously, if your venue is out of doors and you plan a relaxed summer garden party barbecue for few friends, pigging out with a hearty Hog Roast or hosting a lavish themed wedding or civil partnership reception for hundreds of guests in a marquee, then you dont really have much option but to use outside catering. The same applies if your desired venue is indoors, but may not have any kitchen or food preparation facilities. That could be anything from a village hall, a romantic castle, a conference room or a boat.

True, at some venues like hotels you can access the catering services they provide, whether the event uses their indoor facilities or is hosted in their gardens or grounds. These services can also be supplied at an all-inclusive rate if you intend booking accommodation at the same place.

Generally though, you are limited to the menu options they present.That situation is further complicated if your guests have different dietary requirements and preferences.Those menu options, especially for larger groups, tend to be somewhat unimaginative and there is usually no possibility of creating a menu tailored to exactly what you want.

Outside catering firms, at least the best ones, are specialists and will have a blend of experience, planning and attention to detail to ensure a successful occasion every time, no matter where its held. If youre looking for an event with a highly personal touch, outside catering can provide a complete private food and drink service.

They can create unique menus to your exact specification or budget, using seasonal and local produce if you desire.Many outside catering firms employ Masterchefs with tremendous culinary experience who can create inspiring food to accompany fine wines and convivial cocktails.And of course, more importantly, theyll even take care of the washing up!

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