Catering vs. Personal Chef Services: What’s the Difference?
You are hosting an event and you’re considering food options. But wait – what’s this about personal chefs? How are they different from caterers? Aren’t they the same thing? Nope. Leaf and Loaf offers both services. Same amazing company, same exceptional client service, same fantastic food. But slightly different offerings.
CATERING is a usually one-time event. Leaf and Loaf will plan the menu, prepare the food at the event site (no dropping platters of food from the van to the kitchen) and we will set up a gorgeous buffet with food for all! We will help you feed your group from 15- 50, making sure everyone has a plate of something beautiful and delicious in their hands.
PERSONAL CHEF SERVICES are an ongoing, weekly service. Having a Personal Chef is like your very own magical food fairy who knows how and what you want to eat, shows up while you are out of the kitchen, and magically fills your refrigerator with amazing food. Think of them as your own private restaurant chef but you get to enjoy your meals in your own home, and without any of the stress of grocery shopping, meal planning and fears that the gluten free dish is not really gluten free.
If you’ve ever attended a super fun event, you probably remember the food. Food is the magic that holds any gathering together- especially if it’s beautifully thought out, created, arranged AND it’s fantastically fresh and delicious!
But what exactly is catering, and how do you know if you need it? Oh, and what’s the deal with personal chefs? Is that just for movie stars and professional athletes? Keep reading!
What is Leaf and Loaf Catering?
If you are hosting an event, whether it is a wedding, corporate gathering, birthday bash, or, let’s face it, your weekly Friday night wine and cheese party. The key to catering is that it’s typically a one-time thing, large-scale, planned, and designed to meet the needs of a group of people. Catering services are all about ensuring you have the right food, in the right quantity, and at the right time. It can be a buffet of chafing dishes or individual portions set out beautifully on a table scape. It can be for fifteen or one-hundred friends!
Leaf and Loaf Catering can include everything from:
- Food (appetizers, main courses, desserts, snacks, etc.)
- Set-up & Clean-up (because, let’s be honest, no one wants to do that)
- Staffing (please don’t ask your teens or uncle to serve appetizers)
When you’re hosting an important event and don’t want to spend the entire time stressed over refilling appetizers, Leaf and Loaf Catering is for you.
Is Leaf and Loaf Catering a WANT or a NEED ?
Anyone and Everyone who is hosting an event NEEDS our Catering. Here’s a quick summary.
- The Host Who Loves to Eat, Hates to Cook -You are having some people over but you really dislike cooking. The last thing you want to do is spend hours shopping for food, planning the menu and then all to watch your dinner burn while guests are at your door. Leaf and Loaf Catering helps you avoid this stress.
- The “I Just Want to Relax and Socialize” Hosts – You love to cook!! AND you are gathering your friends and family to celebrate a birthday or have a casual get-together, AND you’d really like to spend your time with these people. After all, you are inviting them because you want to see them and catch up! Why would you be stuck in the kitchen?
- Business Gatherings – Whether it’s a conference, a holiday party or a working team lunch, corporate catering keeps the wheels of productivity turning. People stay happy, well-fed, and more likely to attend the event if they know it’s not the regular old sandwich lunches. Leaf and Loaf focuses on nutritious food so your employees are fully energized after lunch and ready to keep doing their best!
So What’s Next?
Next time you find yourself stressed about food for your gathering, just contact Leaf and Loaf. You can spend your energy focusing on the important things – like invitations, greeting your guests at the door and catching up with them over a glass of wine, and let Leaf and Loaf handle the rest. It’s easy. Just call! 770.856.4690.
