Mediterranean Catering in West Yorkshire

Salute Grazing Tables and Event Catering provide food that is sophisticated and sumptuous yet exciting and fun, a new social way to eat, creating moments and memories. Read on for more details and some useful advice on how to get the best from a prospective caterer.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

For us at Salute Grazing Tables to provide a comprehensive quote to a customer, ideally, we need the event date, the type of event, the estimated number of guests if there are any dietary requirements. In addition to this, the amount people are willing to pay per head and if there is any flexibility in the costings. It is useful alongside the price per head if a customer can say if they want desserts or not for the price quoted.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Ask the provider the range of foods they can offer and how flexible they are i.e. how bespoke is the service. Consider if you want the caterer to 'serve' the food or if you want the caterer to be around during the event to keep the food tidy or if you are happy to have the food delivered with caterers returning for any platters. Also, find out what facilities they need to hygienically and safely 'set up' the food.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Having worked in education for 30 years I was ready to return to my roots and do something which allowed me to be more creative and provide me with the flexibility I require. I have always loved cooking but discovered the love for Mediterranean food during my many years of holidaying in Italy where grazing over an anti-pasta or enjoying Cicchetti/tapas is the norm. I love meeting new people and I am skilled at 'organising', nothing gives me more satisfaction than to make a special event come together with fabulous food.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

I recently completed a house party that I secured through Add to Event. Most of the initial correspondence was completed through the website and I know the client used the website for the cocktail maker as well. The event went well, the client was really pleased with the quality of the food and the service, and said it was exactly what she wanted. She was happy to complete a review (which was really good) and was also happy to share my business details with her friends and family. I get a sense that many people go to Add to Event as they feel it is a trustworthy site who do all the hard work for them.