3 Reasons Why Fast Food Catering Services are the Best for Casual Gatherings

By Catering Staff | August 17, 2016

When it comes to finding a caterer for your event, you always have a choice between full service catering companies, restaurants, and a growing number of fast food chains that now offer catering. However, for more laidback and casual occasions, fast food catering can be a great choice for these three reasons.

You already know what to expect.

Since you have probably already eaten at the fast food you’re eyeing to cater your event, you will know what their food tastes like. You won’t require a tasting session anymore, which can help save your time and even some cash in the process. You also know how their staff performs, so you can easily manage your expectations in case you’re paying for full service.

Some events fail because the client has no idea how their caterer works. With a fast food caterer, you know that they handle food and customers on a daily basis, so they’re pretty well trained in handling what is required of them for your event. This is enough for many to be guaranteed that fast food caterers are more than qualified to provide the service they need.

They can be incredibly low-priced.

This is not to say that fast food catering services are always the cheapest options, but for the most part, they can go as low as a couple of dollars per head. Freebird World Burrito is especially noted by many for this, as they can serve up to thousands of people at very low per head costing. This is an incredible deal, especially if you’re hosting a casual soiree for a huge guest list.

They can be great last minute caterers, even for more formal occasions.

You can always just dress them up with elegant serving and dinnerware and you’re good to go. Of course, you still have to contact the fast food in advance, especially if you’re planning a huge party that requires a significant amount of food, but they can make do with just a few days’ notice. Unlike most catering companies that require to be booked at least two weeks prior to your event, fast food caterers will be more flexible with the size of your job requirement.

The best thing about getting catered by a fast food chain for a casual party is that you don’t even have to worry about your guests not liking the food, as they most likely will. They’re pretty easy to dress up, too, especially if you have an eye for styling your meals. If you’re not great at that, though, you can always order a few of Arby’s meat platters and you’re sure to wow and impress your guests.