Catering Services for Absolutely Stress-Free Home Holiday Parties
The end of the year is here and no matter where you’re from or what religion you believe in; it’s a time for celebrations with friends and family. As someone who loves throwing small house parties, I can tell you it’s not an easy task. There’s the menu planning, shopping, preparing, cooking, table setting, entertainment, and when everything is done there’s the cleaning. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy one of your own parties as much as your guests instead of worrying about every small detail?
Fortunately for us, there are a few places in Beijing that’ll essentially bring their restaurant to your home. In other words, give your guests a party to remember and enjoy yourself a party too. Leave the cooking, serving, and cleaning to the professionals.
Catering in Beijing isn’t something that’s as widely promoted as restaurant deals, and there are only a few reputable options that you can depend on to give you your money’s worth. Before you dive in, be aware that the catering services of the following restaurants all require a preset minimum spend, and menu options need to be decided a couple of days in advance, however, each company’s rules still vary.
TRB Catering
Crowned as the world’s best fine dining restaurant according to TripAdvisor, TRB is known for its impeccable service and great food. TRB Catering makes choosing easy with four menus (full buffet, multi-course dinner, canapés only, and the drink package) depending on what type of event you’re looking to throw. TRB’s signature dishes can be found on all the menus and if they’re a guest favorite in the restaurant, they’re sure to be a guest favorite at your party too.
Their catering team brings the same level of excellent service that we’ve all come to expect from TRB, Hulu, and Merci right to your home. For anyone looking to host a stress-free holiday party, the TRB team will let you enjoy the evening just like your guests.
Their team needs at least 48-hours prior notice to get everything ready and require a minimum spend of RMB 10,000 for the entire event. When you’re ready to give the team the go-ahead, you’ll need to pay an RMB 5,000 deposit. Then, the rest of the work is all on them.
Based on what’s available in your kitchen or whatever exotic party venue you’ve decided on, the team will bring the proper equipment to make it work, but keep in mind that the more they need to bring, the more expensive your bill will get.
One of the things I love the most about TRB Hospitality Group is their flexibility. The menu is interchangeable to cater to dietary restrictions or just personal preferences.
Contact
www.trb-catering.com
catering@trb-cn.com
8400 2232
Annie’s Catering Service
Annie’s isn’t where you go for fine dining, but most of us have at least one Annie’s plate or bowl in the kitchen. They offer comfort food at affordable prices, with excellent service to boot. For those looking for a casual night of great food and company at home, the professional and sharply dressed Annie’s catering team will bring all your favorites right to your kitchen counter. They require a minimum spend of RMB 4,000 for buffet meals and about 3 to 4 days of lead time, but as the Annie’s team tells us, they’ll try their best to accommodate last-minute requests as much as possible.
Contact
Rain: 136 6116 5838
Eric: 186 1139 9728
Leo: 138 1192 7918
Marlon: 186 1908 8846
Flo Prestige
Maison FLO is a Beijing dining institution that’s been serving up delicious French cuisine for years, and their casual dining restaurant Cafe Flo lets you have a taste of their incredible menu for a fraction of the price.
When it comes to catering, Sales Director Frankie Foo knows his job inside and out, having catered numerous events large and small in all kinds of unique venues over the years. All you need to do is tell them how many people you’re inviting, the venue, and the date. He’ll do the rest.
Flo Prestige’s minimum spending is RMB 8,000 with a 48-hour minimum lead time, catering to at least six guests. They’ll bring the tables, the chairs, the sharply dressed waiters, and cooking stations for full buffets, sit-down dinners, backyard BBQ, cocktail parties… you name it, they’ll cook it.
Contact
Frankie Foo: 138 1167 0151
frankie.foo@flo.cn
Caravan @ Home
We love the food and friendly vibe at Caravan. They’re not the first name to come to mind for home catering, but their fantastic menu and enthusiastic team have made their way into the hearts of Beijingers over the years. If you live within the 5th Ring Road, they can bring the whole caravan to your home.
For a minimum of RMB 3,000, imagine having all your Caravan favorites come directly to you. Caravan is one of those places that’ll do their best to accommodate, so even if you’re arranging a last-minute event, they’ll still try their best to give you a party to remember.
Contact
eat@caravanbeijing.com
8563 0801
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This article originally appeared on our sister site beijingkids.
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