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Planning Pod’s Catering Package Technology Gives Users New Levels of Customization

Planning Pod

If you know the Planning Pod team, you know that we build our catering management tools based on what actual catering companies tell us about their operations. Too much clutter or too little detail can muddy the waters when it comes to clear, concise representation on business documents. You asked, and we listened!

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What are BEOs and Why do Event Pros need them?

Planning Pod

If you’re an event planner or other event professional who has ever wondered what a BEO is or why event pros need them, keep reading. “BEO” is an acronym for “Banquet Event Order” – but these event management documents are essential even if you don’t plan banquet-style events.

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19 Catering Menu Ideas for Large Groups + Catering Tips from Planning Experts

Planning Pod

If you’re unsure where to start, provide forms or surveys during the event registration process so guests can easily enter their dietary needs, meal preferences, and other key details, such as food allergies. You don’t want to run out of food halfway through your event, so take steps to ensure you have plenty of food available.

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How To Start A Catering Business In 2024

Planning Pod

Plus, the idea of creating delicious dishes, serving them to clients at events, and seeing your culinary vision come to life is undoubtedly exciting. So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? What type of food do you feel the most passionate about? What’s your favorite dish to cook?

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Best Catering Software of 2022 – Reviews of Top Solutions & CRMs

Planning Pod

Many of the catering solutions below offer these functions as well as other valuable business and event management features for tracking event bookings; generating financial and profitability reports; viewing business data using real-time dashboards; and integrating with point-of-sale (POS) systems and accounting solutions like Quickbooks.

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Everything You Need to Know on Writing an Event RFP 

ePly

Even if you know how to create one, look closer at what an event RFP needs to be as effective as possible. A Request for Proposal is a comprehensive document that helps to identify suitable venues, beverages, food, and suppliers in these areas to meet an event’s needs. What is a Request for Proposal?

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5 Tips & Tools for Event Planning & Management 

The Castle Group

No matter the hours of brainstorming, preparation, and documentation you put into your pre-planning, there will inevitably be unforeseen challenges that arise onsite. 5 Event Management Tips & Helpful Tools Here are five event management tips we use to execute successful events.