This post brought to you by Piccalilli.
WARNING: By the end of this post, your mouth will be watering …
Even though I’ve never worked in Event Management as such, there has been an element of it in almost every position I’ve held.
And like most women, I’ve organised my fair share of events, starting with our wedding back in 1990. Each time, there was:
- a budget to set and adhere to;
- objectives to be determined;
- research to be done;
- planning of logistics;
- risk management;
- hiring of contractors;
- and much more besides.
I’ve tried my hand at everything from corporate and fundraising events such as high teas, conferences, fashion parades and book launches, to children’s birthday parties.
My last office job entailed quite a bit of event management – organising community meetings, boardroom lunches, award presentations, training days, and the like.
Why is Catering so Important to a Successful Event?
I speak from experience, when I say that one of the most important aspects of any event, is the food.
Just like in the ads for a certain chocolate bar, hungry tummies make people cranky – and that’s the last thing you want!
Great catering is also my secret weapon for dull-as-dishwater business meetings. Not only does it keep everybody friendly, but it helps to guarantee a good turnout.
And yet … I found there was a dearth of catering firms in Brisbane that were up to the task. Most only provide one type of food – for example, sandwiches, sushi, or a cheese platter. But what about when you want all three? There was even less to choose from if you wanted hot items, or gluten free, or …
If only there was a catering firm with a great range of gourmet goodness, to please even the most discerning palates.
If only I’d known about Piccalilli gourmet catering!
Whether it’s a breakfast, morning tea or canapes, here is just a random selection from the comprehensive – and well priced – menus. How good do these sound?
Savoury Goodies
Image from the Piccalilli website
- Herb savoury scones topped with butter, tasty cheese, fresh herbs
- Tomato, basil and bocconcini cocktail drizzled with balsamic vinegar GF
- Chicken tenderloin with honey mustard mayonnaise GF
- Vietnamese rice paper rolls with dipping sauce
- Green chicken curry with jasmine rice GF
Sweet Treats
- Chocolate nougat slice GF
- White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio slice GF
- Chocolate sour cream cake squares
- Macadamia caramel tartlets
- House-baked biscuits
See? I told you that your mouth would be watering by the end of this post. All these items come from what Piccalilli calls their “standard menu”. Hmm, doesn’t look very standard to me!
It’s very timely information too, with Melbourne Cup and Christmas parties just around the corner …
What’s your fallback menu for catering office-type events?
Linking up with Kylie Purtell for IBOT.