How to Host a Corporate Meeting That Everyone Wants to Attend

Employers will do just about anything to motivate their staff to attend meetings and pay attention. Why not host a corporate event for your next meeting? The combination of venue and food will be sure to motivate your employees to not only come but pay attention to what is being presented! Corporate events are incredibly easy to host and are even gaining in popularity!

Food is one of the best known ways to draw a crowd. Deciding on a menu that will fit various tastes and still please everyone is sometimes a challenge but it certainly isn't impossible! One key to creating a menu that is good for everyone is to have a number of options. Offering a meat dish, a type of fish and a vegetarian dish will cover the bases for those who have certain aversions and will lessen the possibility of anyone feeling as though they cannot eat anything. Try to be aware of any serious food allergies as well and be sure that those individuals are supplied with a dish that will not make them ill.

Also, do not choose a menu that is too unfamiliar to your guests. Try and keep it simple so everyone can enjoy the beautiful--and expensive--meal. This of course does not mean you need to serve macaroni and cheese. Simply try to avoid tastes that are more than likely acquired tastes. For example, if serving a type of jambalaya or Cajun dish, be sure that it is spicy but not too spicy as many people have low tolerances for spice and could be made uncomfortable. This somewhat challenging decision is made easier by your locale. If in Texas, steak will most definitely be a bigger hit than sushi. If you are in Spokane, seafood could be a bit more popular.

This may sound like a lot to juggle, however after making the initial menu decisions, trusting your caterer to adjust for someone's allergies and/or dietary constraints is perfectly adequate. A good caterer will be able to work within dietary guidelines with next to no trouble if he/she is made aware of a situation beforehand. Be very selective with choosing a caterer. The quality and flexibility of the menu will more than likely be determined by your budget. Check with your event venue to see if they can recommend anyone in the area that will be able to fulfill all of your expectations.

Always remember you won't be able to please every single person in attendance. The important thing is to have enough options that a majority of your employees will enjoy the food and pay attention to whatever information you need to pass on to them during this meeting. If they are happy with the menu, they will listen to the presentation. If they are unhappy, it will detract from their overall focus.