This leads to the second main benefit of hiring a quality caterer, and that is that well trained chefs are much more likely to deliver a high standard of food. The best caterers will have professionally trained chefs - often with training in France - which will mean that you get authentic, high quality, delicious food provided by genuine professionals in French cooking.
The third benefit of hiring an outstanding French caterer and not a budget one is that you will be able to leave guests with some spectacular memories of the great food that they have tasted. Although choosing a high class caterer can be more expensive, the reality is that this can actually meant happier guests in the long run, which can be worth the investment alone.