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Chapter 13 Accessory Services and Special Requirements Accessory Services  Accessory Services are those additional Services that contribute to the overall success of the event  Music and Entertainment  Flowers, Ballons, Décor  Photography and Videography  Lighting & Audiovisual Effects  Ground Transportation  Valet Parking  Fireworks, Lasers, Doves, etc Client Needs  The client (especially those from out of town) rely on the caterer to refer quality operations.  Some caterers charge nothing – typically giving a list of quality operators and the client chooses  Receive a small commission or referral fee  Hire the accessory provider and mark up the service in the billing Music  3 Types  Background Music  Dancing  Music for listening (i.e. entertainer)  Make sure the music fits the event  Hear the group or DJ in advance  Music should appeal to the entire group – not just the client  Have written Contracts Music Contracts  Should Include             Price Event Start and End Times Band “ Show Time” and “End Time” Setup or “Call” Time Scheduled breaks and foods Type of party Dress Code Type of music to be played Overtime Charges Instruments Non performance and cancellations Music during breaks Major Entertainers  Always have a back up plan  Consider cancellation insurance  Review the “rider” – special “needs” of the entertainers – dressing rooms, foods, etc.  Choose a corporate entertainment agent for major acts Flowers and Decor  Have reliable Florist to advise you  Centerpieces should be 14” or lower – or elevated  If budgets are important – spend the most in high impact areas such as entrances, reuse flowers from ceremonies at buffets…  Have a plan to give away flowers at the end of the event (if not in specialized containers)  Have a contract Photographers & Videographers  Check the work using websites and referrals  Look at complete Albums  Select a particular photographer rather than a studio  How photographs are charged – (ownership)  Delivery of proof and finals  Have a contract Other Services  Lighting –  Should be subtle and not obvious  Have plenty of power (don’t forget what you need, too!  Use dimmers if possible  Audiovisual –  Ground Transportation & Limos  Valet Parking –  Lasers, fireworks, doves, etc. - Next Week  Off Premise Catering – Finish Chapter 13 Then….. The Final Chapter  Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management  Chapter 11 & 13 Quiz Themes and Theme Parties  The Theme is the “umbrella” that covers the event  Each part must contribute to the whole       Invitations Transportation Décor and Atmosphere Food and Beverage Music and Entertainment The “script” for the event – toasts – awards, etc Theme Ideas  Come from any where  Can use –       Popular Books Historic periods Geographic Areas Heritage Events Television Shows Etc, etc, etc Make sure the theme fits the client’s purpose Ups and Downs  Planning theme parties can be very enjoyable –  BUT –  Can be very time intensive –     Venues Research Costs of costumes, entertainment, etc Need to be aware of extra time and effort – price accordingly Kosher Catering  Kosher is a term that applies to all foods that observant Jews eat in accordance with dietary laws  Kosher animals must have split hooves and chew cud  Fish must have scales  Must be slaughtered in a specific ritualized manner  Koshered by being soaked and salted  Meat and dairy may not be mixed  Kosher foods must be cooked and served apart from non kosher foods  Dietary Laws may change during Passover Halal  Halal catering is for those of the Muslim faith  Share many of the same attributes –  While Islam law considers meat of rabbit, wild hens, shellfish, duck and goose as halal, it is not considered fit to eat according to kosher laws.  Muslims look out for source of enzymes before having them. If it comes from a non-Halal animal, it is prohibited for a Muslim. But kosher has no difference as per enzymes are considered. The Jews consider all Enzymes, even from nonKosher animals, as Kosher.  According to halal law, all intoxicating alcohols, wines, liquors and drugs are prohibited. Where as kosher law allows all wines.  While in kosher foods, dairy and meat cannot be mixed and it is entirely prohibited, Halal permits the mixing of the two. Weddings  There are as many variations of weddings as there are Brides  Work closely with the bride (or her Mother!) to determine the flows of wedding and reception  Be prepared for problems  Understand that the bride (and her Mother) may be extremely stressed – respond to their stress with calm confidence Wedding Planner  If working with a wedding planner Make sure duties are clearly defined  Make sure that compensation is clear  Many Wedding planners expect “commissions”  Should divulge this to the couple  Is technically liable if the caterer does not perform