Picking the Right Drinks for Your London Catering Event

When planning an event, it’s important to think about what people are going to drink. It doesn’t matter if it’s a breakfast meeting, wedding day, or bar mitzvah. One oversight that most people make when putting together an event is thinking too much about the food and not enough about the drinks.

Catering is about the beverages as well. 

Here are some tips on how to make the right drink choices from a top rated, bespoke catering company.

First off, match the drinks to the occasions. Some drinks are better suited for particular events. For instance, wine would be perfect for a corporate dinner or business lunch. The gentlemen would appreciate some smooth scotch. If it’s a wedding, you can have a little bit of everything, and of course, champagne to add some flair. A hen night would go very well with martinis, tequila, or mimosas. Speak to your caterer and find out which drinks they recommend for a particular occasion.

Alternatively, you can hire a mixologist for your event as they’ll know the ins and outs of the best drink choices. Some catering companies offer this as part of their catering services, so be sure to ask.

Selection of the drinks to serve to your guests should be after considering the menu as well. Wine is the most popular choice that people add to event menus. The thing with wine is that it is a safe choice, and it goes with just about everything. Whether you are serving a lobster dish or vegetarian pasta, wine will complement very well.

If you are going to have cocktails for guests, find out which ones will blend with the menu. The point is to have drinks that bring out the best in the food and push the flavours. When hiring London catering services such as Caiger And Co. Catering, make sure to ask about the drinks that will suit the bespoke menu.

Understand the guests you are catering to when making the drinks selections. Know that people have their preferences when it comes to drinks and food pairing. For instance, some people will prefer beer over wine at a wedding. 

Look at the demographics of the guests. Older people prefer more traditional drinks like scotch and brandy. Younger guests may prefer more exotic selections. It doesn’t hurt to have some classics as well like Martinis, Cosmopolitans, and Manhattans, too. If there are children on the guest list, juice and milk are nice considerations.

When serving the drinks for an event, ensure that you provide non-alcoholic drinks as well. People like to pace their alcohol intake with a glass of juice or sparkling water. You can also have a signature drink for your event.

Complimentary drinks are a great way to say thank you to all the guests at your event and it can go a long way to improving the fantastic food that you serve. Sustainable caterers can provide the best food and help with organisation. Event planners can also save you a lot of time when it comes to choosing the perfect combination of fabulous food and absolutely delicious drinks to make your event a huge success.

To make your special occasions really stand out, get in touch with Caiger & Co. for the best bespoke menu combinations, from street food to bowl food, buffets and so much more.

Sources:
Food & Beverage Pairing , About Food
Pairings: Spirits & Cocktails , Matching Food & Wine

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