With the Coronavirus (COVI9-19) effecting the entire world, as an events catering company; health, safety situations are definitely at the forefront of topics. Although some events have an absolute need for catering services, others are only networking and entertainment opportunities. But events all have the same common denominator in common… Guests! This is why we have given you tips to reduce the likeliness of Coronavirus (COVID-19) situations when it comes to people attending your events.
Coronavirus Effect On Events Catering in 2022
Eco-friendly & biodegradable disposables
If you require events catering there are simple and effective ways to reduce the risk of Coronavirus. We know that using single-use materials are far from ideal, but it greatly reduces the number of people that could create third party contact with serving utensils, cups and saucers which can be handled more than many times by staff before it gets used by your guests. Using disposables cutlery, and utensils preferably eco-friendly & biodegradable utensils to help work toward the US’s target of sustainability and minimizing generated waste.
As a company that provides events catering in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay and all across the entire Bay Area, we at Local Catering Services use bamboo plates and wooden utensils that are both an eco-friendly and biodegradable alternative to paper goods and plastic disposables.
Avoid guest self-service
Avoid using the self-service method! If your having an onsite catered event another preventative measure to reduce the risk of Coronavirus infection to your guests is to have your caterer provide a fully staffed catering service team and have them serve the menu via a Staffed Buffet Service or a Plated Sit Down Service. For example, fully staffed breakfast buffet, lunch buffet or dinner buffet reduces the number of people that come into direct contact with the food. As a rule for party caterers or events caterers, food is handled following strict health and safety measures using items such as food-safe gloves, utensils and commercial grade equipment.
Personal Cleanliness and Event Cleanliness
Personal General hygiene is one of the most obvious and important things when it comes to corporate events, sporting events or entertainment events. Yet general hygiene is easily overlooked… Think about it, how many times can you remember seeing someone coughing without covering his or her mouth? Or how many times can you count seeing someone leaving restroom without washing his or her hands?
Having clear and obvious signs posted throughout your event tends to remind people to wash their hands and cover their mouths these are easy reminders for guests to do the little things.
Catch It, Kill It, Bin It
Useful advice can also be found on the US Government Covid-19 National Site relating to “Stopping the Spread of Covid-19”. A simple, easy and instant reminder about personal hygiene to everyone present at your event is a simple way for everyone to be more conscious of their personal hygiene.
Ask the important Question!
An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, so don’t be afraid to ask all your event delegates and vendors about their steps taken to prevent illness and ask if they think, or believe they may have been exposed to the Coronavirus. If so, tell them to self isolate and not attend the event.
Contact Your Delegates
A simple event reminder email and follow up telephone call to your attendees and guests will help keep the risk to your event guests down by up to 80%. By contacting all your event attendees will also be reassuring for everyone that you as an event organizer have taken all the precautions to reduce any risk to Covid-19 and other infectious diseases at your event.
The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) becoming an increasingly greater threat to everyone. More and more sporting, networking and corporate events are being postponed or cancelled due to the rapid spread of the worldwide virus. You can take these easy steps to reduce the risk of coronavirus affecting your event and make it a success.
With the 2022 Summer Season soon approaching, have you arranged or ordered your catering provisions and procurement for the summer corporate festivities? Not booked yet? Check out our 2022 Bay Area Catering Guide.
Our staff at Local Catering Services has a full service catering for the Bay Area you can find our 2022 guide here.
Are you looking for punctual, professional Bay Area caterer who pays attention to detail and stays ahead of the curve? Put your customer first… view our menus online here!
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