Pocket Idiot's Guide to Choosing a Caterer (The Pocket Idiot's Guide) [Paperback]

Phyllis Cambria (Author), Patty Sachs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2004 | Series: The Pocket Idiot's Guide

The book for every occasion.

For weddings, fundraisers, christenings, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other special events, this indispensable guide offers everything a host needs to know about hiring a caterer.

€ Catering accounts for the single largest expense of weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, etc.
€ Private individuals, corporate, and not-for-profit groups spend nearly $5 billion a year on catered services
€ Coverage on choosing a caterer is light at best in current wedding and event-planning books
€ Includes 100 tips on getting the best values from a catered event
€ How to handle contracts, insurance issues, and financing options
€ Discusses specifics from portion size to serving alcohol to gratuities and more

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About the Author

Phyllis Cambria is an award-winning event producer with more than 20 years of experience. She is the co-founder of PartyPlansPlus.com, an online party planning, resource, and information website, and is also a contributing author to Cooking by the Book.

Patty Sachs is a party-planning expert with three decades of experience. She is the author of ten events planning guides, as well as Pick a Party Cookbook: The Big Book of Theme Party Refreshments and Table Decor. She is a co-founder of PartyPlansPlus.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (February 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592571956
• ISBN-13: 978-1592571956
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,378,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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