4 Catering Tips For Your Baby Shower

Are you planning to arrange a baby shower to celebrate the imminent birth of your child? We can think of no better way to commemorate the arrival of your little bundle of joy. However, planning a party can feel daunting given the multiple decisions you need to make – chief among them the refreshments. After all, you can’t have a social event without food.

As the host, you will undoubtedly want to leave a positive impression on your guests. So how do you go about ensuring your baby shower is a success? Well, leave it to the professionals! Many often turn to a catering service to provide refreshments, enabling them to relax and enjoy the festivities, while the food is taken care of by the pros!

With that said, you still have to decide the ideal menu based on the specifics of your celebration – i.e. time, theme, party venue, and budget. So to help you simplify the selection process, let us share some tips to keep in mind when choosing the catering menu for your event.

Tip #1: Go with bite-sized finger food

Baby showers are often casual events, with attendees frequently socialising with each other. Rather than offering a lavish menu that requires the guests to dine with crockery, we recommend providing bite-sized finger food to make it easy for your guests to mingle around.

Opting for finger food catering also eliminates the need for plates and utensils, reducing your party cost and the amount of trash you have to clear after your celebration ends. Moreover, it is an excellent opportunity to offer more food variety for your guests. 

You can follow this general rule of thumb to help you determine the appropriate amount of food to order. Do plan for approximately five to six different food items and two servings of each dish per guest. Some might eat more, others less, so everything will still average out in the end, ensuring there is plenty of food to go around.

Tip #2: Vary your food offerings

Every guest has their preferences – likes and dislikes – and, in some instances, dietary restrictions to consider. Therefore, it is essential for you to offer a variety of dishes to ensure there is something for everyone. For example, if a friend is a vegetarian or a Muslim, you should consider vegetarian or halal catering options.

Don’t forget about the mum-to-be as well! Chances are, she has strict orders from the doctor to avoid certain dishes. Food containing raw fish, such as sushi, or unpasteurised milk products, like brie and camembert, are obvious no-nos. It is best to forego these items in your menu altogether out of consideration.

Tip #3: Confirm your guest list before ordering your food

Now that you have an inkling of the type of food to consider/avoid, it is time to confirm your guest list before placing your order. Even with the general rule we shared, you will still require a clear idea of the number of attendees to know the appropriate amount of food to order.

Tip #4: Don’t forget to spread the food around

Remember, your attendees will be constantly moving about during your baby shower. Therefore, you will want to facilitate guest interactions and keep the party flowing. To achieve this, you can consider placing several food platters throughout the event venue. This way, guests can grab whichever item catches their fancy while they continue their small talks. Doing so can also minimise queues forming as a result of placing every dish in one location.

A party host is often saddled with plenty of responsibilities. But at the end of the day, it is your party, and who doesn’t want to enjoy the fruits of their labour? So why not ease your burden by enlisting the help of a professional? You can rest easy knowing that everything in the food department is well-taken care of while you focus on entertaining your guests. Just remember to keep our catering tips in mind as you begin searching for your ideal caterer. 

Stamford Catering is one of the best catering services in Singapore, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. We take great pride in providing our customers with an extensive selection of innovative menus at affordable prices, each uniquely tailored to suit a diverse range of tastes. Do not hesitate to contact us today if you require catering for your celebration!