“I Now Use Eco Cutlery for Catering at Events.” Pradip, Business Owner – Catering Services, narrates how he made the switch to Eco Cutlery.
As the owner of a city-based catering service, I have to regularly keep myself updated on the latest offerings that will make my clients happy. In recent times, I have witnessed an increasing interest in the use of biodegradable and eco-friendly serve-ware for events. I think it is not too hard to understand the reason behind this trend, coming right after the recent pandemic. In my opinion, if you choose an eco-friendly and biodegradable brand like Eco Cutlery, you deliver high-quality aesthetics as well as hygiene to the diners. When you are running a catering business with Eco Cutlery, you not only attract eco-conscious clients but also enhance the business’s reputation as a sustainable and forward-thinking service provider.
Let me share a step-by-step plan on how you can make the switch to Eco Cutlery in your business.
1. Evaluate Your Current Offerings
- Audit Existing Serve-ware: Review the materials you are currently using such as plastic, paper, Styrofoam, opal-ware, ceramic, etc., and make a plan to mark areas for sustainable replacements.
- Understand Client Needs: Analyze the type of events you cater to. Are they formal dinners or casual gatherings? Are they for office employees or school students? Tailor biodegradable options accordingly.
2. Source Biodegradable Serve-ware
(Try Eco Cutlery for its wide range, aesthetics, quality finish, and high hygiene factor)- Find Reliable Suppliers: Talk to suppliers, retailers, and vendors offering high-quality biodegradable serve-ware in bulk.
- Bulk Purchasing: Always order in bulk to reduce costs and ensure sufficient stock for larger events during the party and wedding season.
- Certifications: Ensure the products are certified compostable or biodegradable to meet sustainability claims. In the case of Eco Cutlery, you are assured of quality.
3. Educate Your Team
- Training Staff: Train your staff on the importance of using biodegradable serve-ware and simple and proper disposal methods.
4. Design Event-Specific Solutions
- Tailored Serve-ware: Can you match the serve-ware to the theme and formality of the event? See if this can be worked out with the manufacturer. Eco Cutlery has an entire range of areca plates, bowls, and cutlery that is suitable for a wide variety of events.
- Customization: Another way to make the event really special is to create branded biodegradable and eco-friendly serveware with event-specific logos or designs. This gives an upscale touch to any event. If the client is willing, you can create an additional budget for the customization and propose it to the manufacturer.
5. Promote Sustainable Practices
- Highlight Sustainability in Marketing: Advertise your company’s commitment to eco-friendly practices on your website, social media, and promotional materials.
- Client Education: Inform clients about the environmental benefits of biodegradable serveware and why it’s a better alternative.
6. Offer Full-Service Sustainability
- Composting Solutions: Is it possible to include composting or waste segregation services as part of your package to ensure proper disposal of biodegradable serve-ware?
- Zero-Waste Events: Work with clients to create events with minimal waste, incorporating reusable or compostable decorations alongside biodegradable serve-ware.
7. Monitor and Adapt
- Client Feedback: Gather feedback on the service from clients and event attendees.
- Stay Updated: Keep track of new and improved biodegradable products entering the market to enhance your offerings.
8. Highlight the Financial and Environmental Benefits
- Cost Efficiency: Explain to clients that biodegradable serve-ware is often cost-effective in bulk and aligns with their corporate or personal sustainability goals.
- Brand Enhancement: Emphasize that using biodegradable serve-ware elevates the event’s image as eco-conscious and modern.
9. Build Partnerships
- Work with Green Organizations: Partner with sustainability advocates or local eco-groups to further reinforce your business’s commitment to the environment.
- Collaborate with Event Planners: Offer services as a sustainable catering option to planners organizing green events.
As catering business owners, we can seamlessly transition to biodegradable serveware, appealing to a broader clientele and contributing to environmental preservation. While profitability is critical, it is also important to incorporate ethical considerations into our decision-making processes as heads of businesses. This is our responsibility towards our community, to the environment, and to the planet we live in.
