Warwick Conferences investigates event catering feedback

Appropriate catering is one of the most important factors that generates value for an event and leads delegates to feel satisfied about their time spent away from the office. However, it’s not all good news, as food actually appears to be a bone of contention between delegates and organisers.

According to the Value of Satisfaction report commissioned by Warwick Conferences, 79% of delegates have been disappointed by the catering at meeting venues during the last 12 months. This may not come as a surprise considering that it is actually low down on the list of priorities for event organisers – only 12% admit they consider the quality of food when booking a venue.

When it comes to food, it seems delegates and bookers are like chalk and cheese. When asked what contributes to satisfaction, 80% of event attendees cite appropriate catering as being a priority.

It’s a crucial debate and one Warwick Conferences is dedicated to understanding. Its insight means that it can deliver exceptional catering to meet the needs of all its customers – whatever their tastes.

The venue’s award-winning catering teams go the extra mile to serve up fresh, inspiring menus that feature locally sourced, seasonal specialities whenever possible. At last year’s TUCO catering awards, it brought home a total of seven awards spanning a whole host of culinary fields, from fine dining and street food to decorative confectionery and bread making. Plus, the team’s skills aren’t strictly limited to inside the kitchen; its executive chef was recently crowned British BBQ Champion for demonstrating innovation and excellence in the great outdoors.

Whatever the size of your event or budget, Warwick Conferences’ catering options can always be tailored to fit your requirements. The team prides itself on offering quality, excellence and innovation with every mouthful.

For more information on the food fight between delegates and event planners, visit warwickconferences.com/EXECSec.