When you’re searching for your perfect Orlando catering team, you probably first consider the food and beverage itself, and whether or not a company can fulfill your needs. While this is of course integral, something that often gets overlooked is the experience your caterer provides not only for your guests on the day of the event, but also throughout the entire planning process. Whether you’re planning a wedding or corporate holiday party, the time it takes to go through the sales process and then the full planning process is often weeks or months. During this time, you want to work with a true professional; someone who is responsive, meticulous, and experienced enough to expertly guide you through the process – especially if it’s your first time planning an event of this size and scope!
Our Orlando catering team at John Michael Events is proud to say that our team consists of veteran Event Managers. We have all the knowledge and expertise to craft a one-of-a-kind menu for your event while providing a seamless guest experience from start to finish.
In this post, we’ll outline some of the ways that our team goes above and beyond to ensure success for you and your event. When we work together, we provide more than just Orlando catering: We serve up an experience that will leave you feeling confident and excited for your celebration!
Our Event Managers:
When you first inquire with our team about Orlando catering, our Event Managers will connect with you to gather your event details and catering requests. They are the ones who will match you to your ideal Orlando catering package, providing recommendations and guidance along the way. All of our packages and menus are customizable, so they will work with you to refine the services you book to best fit your needs.
We pride ourselves in being able to work with a variety of event types, sizes, budgets, and styles. There are no cookie cutter events here! So whether you’re planning an intimate baby shower, corporate fundraiser, or a larger-than-life wedding, our Event Managers can steer you to just the right package and menu for it.
They’re also the ones who serve as liaisons for the rest of your vendor dream team! When you book one of our all-inclusive event packages, they will connect you with pre-vetted Orlando event professionals from photographers to florists. These vendors are tried and true, so you can feel confident in knowing that they will deliver the same high level quality that our John Michael Events team does! Plus, having access to our preferred vendors list saves you hours of research and vetting!
Our Orlando Catering Chefs:
Next, let’s dig into the food and beverage! Our Chefs have consistently served up impeccable Orlando catering for years, making our team a staple in the community. They are known for being immensely talented in the kitchen, no matter what cuisine you desire. From American to Mediterranean to Italian to Japanese, our Chefs have extensive experience in handcrafting any and all types of menus. In fact, they love doing so! Thinking (and cooking!) outside of the box is their specialty.
For our main menus, we offer a variety of service types, including buffet, plated, stations and butler passed. With entrees like Beef Brisket, Adobo Grilled Chicken, Cilantro Curry Seared Mahi Mahi, there’s something for every taste! Some of our clients’ favorite dishes also include:
- Balsamic Watermelon Bites
- Maple Salmon
- Chef Carved Flank Steak
- Mac & Cheese Bar
- Street Tacos
Our Chefs also love participating in action stations! This entails setting up a station at your event where the Chef will cook live in front of the guests, putting on a show before they receive their freshly made food. You might select our Pasta Saute action station, Chef Flambeed Bananas Foster or Chef Prepared Flaming Donuts for your celebration, but no matter what you choose, our Chefs will delight and wow your guests with both the food and presentation!
Dietary Restrictions:
Our Chefs know that providing Orlando catering means accommodating different dietary restrictions. This is hugely important to us not only to ensure food safety, but to also bring smiles and reassurance to those with specific dietary restrictions. It is our job to be good hosts too after all, so we always want to instill confidence in anyone who eats our food. When you work with our Event Managers to plan your Orlando catering, they’ll gather a list from you of guests with dietary restrictions, whether it’s vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, Keto or anything else.
Our Chefs will then take every precaution necessary to ensure that these guests get special plates made at the event. They’re also always happy to answer any questions from guests about how the food is prepared and cooked.
Our Orlando Catering Servers:
On the day of your event, we know that presentation matters. That’s why we take additional measures to make every element of our Orlando catering as aesthetically pleasing as possible. If you select a buffet meal, we match the linen colors we use for it to your event color palette. If you need table numbers, we provide professional ones for you to utilize. We take care of setting up your tablescapes, bringing the vision in your head to life!
Then, during an event, our Orlando catering servers provide friendly and attentive service to every guests in attendance. From the staff who butler pass the hors d’oeuvres to the bartenders to the buffet attendants, every member of our team takes great pride in the top-notch service they provide. They’re here to help answer guest questions, direct them as needed, keep the tables and event space clean, and ensure adherence to the timeline.
They’re also down to have a great time! If you’re throwing a themed party for example, our servers love to dress accordingly! While a professional, all-black uniform is our standard, our servers can also don costumes or specific themed garb upon request. It’s all about immersing your guests in an unforgettable experience!
Ready to Book Your Orlando Catering?
John Michael Events is an experienced Orlando wedding and event caterer, specializing in serving all types of events, from weddings to social events to corporate events. We offer all-inclusive wedding packages that not only include event catering, but also the additional vendors you’ll need to throw the wedding of your dreams! Twice a quarter, we are proud to host “A Taste of John Michael,” a one-of-a-kind group tasting experience, where clients are invited to sample a variety of our delicacies.
Ready to book one of our Orlando catering packages? Contact our team by hitting the button below. We would love to chat with you!
