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Are you looking for formal catering contracts for your business? Have you found the perfect catering tender, but don’t know what to do next? In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know. Keep reading to find out more!
First things first, do you know what’s involved in a formal catering contract?
While the specifics will change to suit the needs of the individual buyer, generally, formal catering could involve catering for:
For these occasions, buyers could require anything from buffet food to a sit-down banquet with three or more courses. In some cases, the buyer might also be looking for waiting staff as part of the formal catering contract. However, if this is a requirement, it should be clearly stated in the tender documents.
Sometimes, a formal catering contract will require more than just the provision of food. Depending on the event, suppliers might be expected to provide drinks for guests, as well as bar and waiting staff. Therefore, you should consider your capabilities before tendering for work. If you struggle to meet all of the requirements, it’s probably not the contract for you.
This is important, as it will determine whether buyers choose you to deliver their formal catering contract. For example, if you specialise in canapes and cocktails, you should avoid events that require sit-down, three course meals. You should also consider the venue and time of year. For example, a roast dinner might not be appropriate for a beach wedding in the summer.
We’ve already established that you need to consider your capabilities before tendering for formal catering contracts. However, you should also consider the number of people that you are able to cater for.
For example, can you cater for larger parties and potentially serve hundreds of guests? If so, then you don’t want to limit your business by tendering for smaller contracts that you’re overqualified for.
On the other hand, if you’re a smaller team, you need to ensure that you can deliver what you promise.
When you’ve found a formal catering contract you’d like to go for, remember our top tips:
When you’re bidding for a formal catering contract, you could be expected to deliver at the following events:
Before you tender for formal catering contracts, remember to consider the following:
We source hospitality tenders daily, manually searching across the web. We recognise the importance of finding the right tender. Our Opportunity Trackers manually upload new tenders every day. You’re able to filter the results by keyword, location, budget and more. You no longer have to rely on inaccurate CPV codes to find the right opportunity for your business.
Catering Services to Trowbridge Civic Centre (Part of Trowbridge Town Council)
Trowbridge Town Council – South West – Budget: £10,000
Hospitality & Events Services
University of Derby – East Midlands – Budget: £2,500,000
Contract for Event Catering Services at the Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield – Yorkshire – Budget: Undisclosed
Provision of Wine Supplies – University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen – Scotland – Budget: Undisclosed
Town Hall Catering Concession
Sheffield City Council – Yorkshire – Budget: Undisclosed
If you would like to see the formal catering contracts on the portal, please contact us for a free demo.
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Their Tender Ready programme is designed for those who have never tendered before. This 4-week programme works with you to ensure you have everything in place to tender successfully.
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If you’ve written a tender and need someone to proofread it – Tender Mentor is for you. A Bid Writer will double-check it’s in line with the specification and free of any grammar or spelling mistakes.
If you’ve found the perfect tender but don’t know where to start – they can help. Send the specification over to us and their Bid Team will do the rest. They’ll let you know what they need from you and provide you with a full breakdown. They’ll even submit it on your behalf, leaving you more time to focus on your business.
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