1. Identify your expected food and beverage needs (how many attendees for how many
meals and breaks)
2. Find out what the conference facility has to offer and whether they allow outside catering
3. Get menu options from caterers
4. Decide who you will be catering your conference
5. Book the caterer
6. Sign contract with caterer
7. Implement a strategy for identifying and accommodating dietary restrictions
8. Send final food and beverage requirements to the caterer