"A big thank you for making our special evening go so well. The tables, food & service were first class and you and your girls deserve a huge pat on the back. Well done to you all, and once again a big thank you". Banqueting with Well Catered The banquet is a dining format that has been around for centuries.  The term paints a picture of grandeur and feasting on a massive scale, which is of course its heritage.  Kings and Queens during medieval times hosted banquets for special events, such as birthdays or holidays.  Today, banquets are organised for many occasions, and while they may not always be on a ‘royal’ scale, they are often used for charitable gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations (like a wedding for instance).  More than often the traditional banquet is preceded or followed by speeches in honor of someone or something. The banquet is typically a feast, which today would be described as a three to five course meal.  Organising such an event takes much planning, preparation and resource, so having the right staff, experience and equipment is essential.  In fact the catering equipment used by Well Catered is seen as a key enabler in being able to offer such a quality and versatile service, which allows us to be very price competitive, especially in today’s challenging economy. We tailor our approach to customer preferences – if casual is preferred then we offer ‘Family Style’ service, where dishes of food are delivered to the tables for guests to help themselves – a bit like family Sunday Lunch without the washing up! If you want the ‘theatre’ we can also set up our carving station with the remaining joints and vegetables so that guests can come up for ‘seconds’. Alternatively, you have the option of traditional Silver Service, where flats of food are taken to each table and each person is served individually. Finally, we have the most elegant option where meals are beautifully presented on the plates – this is also the fastest service option which permits all guests to eat together. Talk about name-dropping – ours are the same make of Banquet Cart as are used for functions at Buckingham Palace!