The 4 different types of Catering you need to know about Catering
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We started as a two person operation mostly catering for our friends and families. These events were mainly birthday parties, engagement parties, christenings and other smaller occasions. It wasn’t long before we began to take on bigger jobs, and hired more staff. After several months, we were catering for events such as weddings, funerals and even formal corporate functions. Today, we’re an experienced team of 12 people, including gourmet chefs, professional waiting staff, and even a mixologist.
One of the biggest challenges is calculating the right amount of food and drink for an event. Food waste can be a problem in the catering industry so it’s crucial that caterers prepare properly to ensure everyone is fed while also minimising waste. This is normally easier to do for sit-down meals with structured courses, but can be a little trickier with party style food such as with buffets and canapés. However, with experience and the right preparation, you can achieve both full bellies and virtually empty bins. Especially if the food is delicious like ours always is!
For us, most of the hard work is done before the day of the event. From ordering only the best quality produce to ensuring all equipment is spotlessly clean, we put the hours in early. As the old adage goes, ‘if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail’. This includes ensuring that any guests with special dietary requirements are prepared for, all staff members are aware of the time schedule, and all food that can be prepared before the event is ready to go. Once that’s all taken care of, we can focus on providing delicious food and a professional service with a smile throughout the duration of the event.
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Chef Carlos Cabral made our first private chef experience unforgettable. He made everything so easy and seamless from start to finish. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and so creative. Carlos is warm, kind, and clearly passionate about his craft. We can’t wait to book him again!
26 Apr 2025
Absolutely delicious Soul Food - Highly recommended. We were hosting a Family gathering in Buckeye, Arizona and had the pleasure of working with Davina for our event. The food was packed with flavor, seasoned perfectly, and made with so much care; we could truly taste the love in every bite. Absolutely will pass her name and restaurant on to my college coaching friends who frequent the Phoenix area.
26 Apr 2025
Chef Aaron at Heartfelt Catering is amazing to work with. Out of five chefs I contacted, he was the only one to CALL me back, not email nor text, almost immediately. He was super easy to talk to when explaining the brunch I was envisioning for our friends (group of 12) for my husband’s birthday. His shrimp & grits, blueberry pancakes and omelettes were all yummy. If you want a reliable, punctual, flexible personal chef who can bring your vision to life … look no further than Chef Aaron ! I highly recommend him!
25 Apr 2025
