With that in mind, would definitely suggest rather recommend that you select a full service caterer for your next event.

Let’s look at both sides:
Drop In Caterer:

• They just drop the food and leave.
• They don’t have linens, chafers, or utensils available which means you would have to rent.
• You would have to rent everything from silverware, plates, chafers, linens, staffing, decorations..etc.
• They do not clean up.

Full Service Caterer:

• They provide you with staffing to serve the food, set up, clean up, and run the bar.
• They offer a larger variety of items for you to use such as linens and silverware.
• You have a on-site captain to oversee the entire event to ensure proper service.
• Cake cutting is included with most caterers.

So for about the same price or just a tad bit more you will find that hiring a full service caterer will save you from all the headaches of hiring staff, setting up, or cleaning up your own wedding. Do you really want to be throwing away trash in your gorgeous wedding dress? Or any of your guests for that matter?

So my vote of course is for the full service caterer!