I'm getting married next Fall (hooray!) in Chicago, and we're currently close to finalizing plans to have the reception at Maxim's. As we begin the process of looking for caterers, I'm interested in hearing about any Chicago-based caterers that MeFites have used, and any they would recommend. [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2008 - 2 answers

I am interested in doing some bartending this summer and fall. I worked in several restaurants before, but not as a bartender. What is it really like? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any Chicago-area wedding/reception venues that don’t require you to use their caterer? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone help me find a wonderful short break near Bath, UK? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Has anyone in the D.C. area used Matters of Taste catering for an event (or been a guest at such an event)? My fiance and I were considering them for our wedding, and curious for any impressions others might have. (Due to location choice, our options are limited--so suggestions of other caterers won't be of any use to us.)
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I know how much to charge for an amateur catering gig I've just been offered? The potential client wants me to call him with an estimate, but I neither am a caterer nor have I ever hired one, so I really have no context at all. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 14 answers

Resources/links for planning a 60-person private anniversary party in San Francisco in February? Recommendations for spaces, rentable bars, sound systems, furniture, caterers? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 3 answers

Cooking for 150+ people... [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 19 answers

Is it possible to buy pre made food in bulk to sell on to your own customers?? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 15 answers

I need to sell our catering company's equipment and get someone to take over our lease. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2006 - 3 answers

We're gettin' hitched in Pittsburgh! I need help finding a reception/ceremony venue that 1) will hold at least 150 people, 2) will let me bring in my own catering, 3) will have a bar or a way to bring in a few kegs, and 4) be in a tent or indoors. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm considering starting a small catering company. I know nothing of catering, waitering, or anything connected to the business. I just like making desserts, dips/spreads, and soups that just about everyone who's tasted 'em thinks I should sell 'em. Advice? Book recommendations? Next steps? Caveats? What should I charge? More questions inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 21 answers

There is a company in the Twin Cities that will bring live fish ponds to your catered event and let people fish in them... [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Building on recent questions: I am an amateur cook who is considering going pro... [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm going to be making the food (a table of hors d'oeuvre type stuff for about 200 people) for my university's student art show opening. I'm pretty much stuck at hummus. Ideas/recipes/tips?
posted on Mar 28, 2005 - 19 answers