Continental Breakfast
A continental breakfast is a light meal meant to satisfy one until lunch. In the event planning industry, a continental breakfast is a simple catered breakfast setup usually consisting of items such as:
- Pastries
- Bagels and muffins
- Juice
- Coffee; cappuccinos, lattes
- tea
- fruit
- cereal
- yogurt
The continental breakfast is very simple because it is supposed to cater to all guests regardless of their tastes. Some people do not prefer a decadent breakfast spread, so the continental breakfast is the perfect option for everyone. Caterers usually supply continental breakfasts for early corporate breakfast meetings or events in which the tastes of the guests has not been determined. Usually the pastries, muffins and bagels serve as the main meal item and the fruit is the supplement. Catering companies will usually have a wide assortment of Danishes and other sweets in order to accommodate the guests. Continental breakfasts are perfect for a drop off breakfast because everything can be prepared in a hurry and transported.
The continental breakfast is perfect for the corporate setting because guests can choose their meal items and eat them wherever they need to. Pastries, muffins and fruit can be eaten with just a napkin so they are mess free and very portable. Guests can choose the breakfast item of their choice and then venture back to wherever their meeting is being held to eat. Pastry options usually include danishes filled with cheese, apple, cherry or other fruit fillings. Caterers will usually set up a coffee, juice and tea station so that guests can easily obtain the breakfast beverage of their choice. The fruit options are usually items that can be easily eaten like bananas, apples and pears for example. The choice of fruit is important because again, the caterer needs to make sure that the food can be easily transported and eaten with as few utensils as possible.
