{"product_id":"a-meeting-planners-guide-to-catered-events","title":"A Meeting Planner's Guide to Catered Events","description":"\u003cb\u003eCreate the best possible catered events with this unique resource\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFood and beverage costs represent one of the biggest expenses in most event budgets, yet meeting planners often do not know enough about catering and foodservice to make informed choices in this area. \u003ci\u003eA Meeting Planner's Guide to Catered Events\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to address food and beverage management techniques and tactics specifically for meeting and event professionals. Its main purpose is to help you create the best possible catered events by obtaining maximum value for your available budget.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Meeting Planner's Guide to Catered Events\u003c\/i\u003e provides information that applies to any type of event—from low-cost to extravagant. Information for specific event types is included as well. The coverage gives you a working understanding of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics of catering and typical catered events\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-premise and off-premise catering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to set up a room for catering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow caterers approach staffing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatering for low-cost vs. elaborate events, themed events, outdoor events, and more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing outside suppliers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts and negotiating procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful as both a comprehensive manual and a go-to guide, \u003ci\u003eA Meeting Planner's Guide to Catered Events\u003c\/i\u003e features helpful learning tools including \"Professional Advice\" text boxes throughout, end-of-chapter summaries and review questions, a glossary, and more. Whether you're an event planning student or a professional, this thorough and accessible resource will give you an edge to create that successful and memorable event, all while ensuring the best choices are made to meet your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John M. Stefanelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42839118413885,"sku":"9780470124116","price":112.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9780470124116_7f3e2053-fd6d-4748-947f-7f268732f7bf.jpg?v=1766954543","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/a-meeting-planners-guide-to-catered-events","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}