Chopin Mon Ami Catering , Galveston TX
Chopin Mon Ami Catering , Galveston TX

Todd Schott

Chopin Mon Ami Catering

Galveston, TX
Restaurant Supply Store Wedding Catering
Restaurant Supply Store Wedding Catering
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We cater weddings, corporate, and specail events.

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My client wants to start Indian / Pakistani catering business for small businesses and personal events. Any recommendation how to make catering business successful?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on July 02, 2018
Yes!  Serve Texas BBQ! (more) Yes!  Serve Texas BBQ!
What are business owners / sales people using for contact management software? How do you handle tech support?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on May 07, 2018
My best friend is an IT Guru at UTMB.  I call him when i need him and i pay him well.  I have also educated myself in alot of IT stuff.  I have learned websites, hardware and software. 9 years ago, i sat down and learned how to build websites.  I have built about 8 so far.  Go look at mine. ... (more) My best friend is an IT Guru at UTMB.  I call him when i need him and i pay him well.  I have also educated myself in alot of IT stuff.  I have learned websites, hardware and software. 9 years ago, i sat down and learned how to build websites.  I have built about 8 so far.  Go look at mine.  WWW.cmacatering.com  This is it.  Try to do it yourself.  Don't be afraid to make mistakes.  You will save a lot of money by doing it yourself.  It is not rocket science.  Don't be afraid.  Try it, and learn.
How do you get rid of a customer who is always complaining about your services and products?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on April 27, 2018
Oh, I am Sorry!  I am booked on that day!  LOL (more) Oh, I am Sorry!  I am booked on that day!  LOL
Do you add a gratuity to your bill or leave it optional? Do you think we should add it in?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on April 24, 2018
I am 18% on the total- minus the labor.  My gratuity is ranging from $1000.00 to $2000.00 per event.  We have charged gratuity for 15 years.   (more) I am 18% on the total- minus the labor.  My gratuity is ranging from $1000.00 to $2000.00 per event.  We have charged gratuity for 15 years.  
How do you feel about tastings?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on April 23, 2018
OMG!  Let me chime in on this one!  We cater about 65 weddings a year.  They all want to do a tasting.  Then, they want to bring everyone.  If you have signed a contract with me, I am very pleased to do a tasting for you.  You as a client deserve to taste what you are purchasing.  No tastings on... (more) OMG!  Let me chime in on this one!  We cater about 65 weddings a year.  They all want to do a tasting.  Then, they want to bring everyone.  If you have signed a contract with me, I am very pleased to do a tasting for you.  You as a client deserve to taste what you are purchasing.  No tastings on Saturday, because I am catering 2 weddings.  So, that means a lot of Sunday after Church tastings.   Then, they have not signed a contract with me and they want to come in an taste Filet Mignon, Grilled Snapper with a cream sauce and about 10 different hard to make apps.  Really?   I think I have been blessed with tastings.  New did a tasting that i did not do the wedding.  Thank you, Jesus.   I think that the tasting can be fun and nice.  We only do tastings with an appointment and private.  You get to truly know your client during a tasting and you know how to serve them.  A tasting should be a selling tool, just make sure your client can afford you before a tasting.
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Do you have any recommendations on how to keep yourself from procrastinating? ​​
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on February 26, 2018
LOL! I love procrastinators. They are the ones that I am taking all the business from. When others are procrastining, I am selling, marketing and producing. That might help you to stop procratining. (more) LOL! I love procrastinators. They are the ones that I am taking all the business from. When others are procrastining, I am selling, marketing and producing. That might help you to stop procratining.
What is the quickest way to reach clients in a new territory?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on January 10, 2018
One must have: Skills+Knowledge X Effort and Activity = Goals + Objectives Or a quick course from the Acclivus Corporation: Territory Planning and Management could work! (more) One must have: Skills+Knowledge X Effort and Activity = Goals + Objectives Or a quick course from the Acclivus Corporation: Territory Planning and Management could work!
What's the best way to demonstrate the value of your product or service to potential customers?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on December 18, 2017
There are a hundred different ways to demonstrate value and service in our industry. What I have learned is, we must educate the client constantly. Not all clients can afford catering by a good catering company. So, we must educated the client on our industry and products all the time. Good... (more) There are a hundred different ways to demonstrate value and service in our industry. What I have learned is, we must educate the client constantly. Not all clients can afford catering by a good catering company. So, we must educated the client on our industry and products all the time. Good Luck!
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Caterers, What Are Some Ways to Attract Other Business for Combined/link Events?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on August 08, 2017
Here in Galveston, we have formed a Bridal Boutique. We have one: Catering Company,Wedding Cake Bakery, florist, DJ, Linen Company,Photographer, Chair and rental company, etc. So, it's easy for our venues to recommend the Bridal Boutique. Since we all work together- the brides feel more... (more) Here in Galveston, we have formed a Bridal Boutique. We have one: Catering Company,Wedding Cake Bakery, florist, DJ, Linen Company,Photographer, Chair and rental company, etc. So, it's easy for our venues to recommend the Bridal Boutique. Since we all work together- the brides feel more comfortable using everyone in the group. It really works well. But, each link must be a strong link. So, each company with in the group must be a strong company.
What Were the Best Promotions/Coupons/Discounts You Have Offered and Why Do You Think They Worked?
Todd from Chopin Mon Ami Catering Answered this on August 06, 2017
Never discount! Unless you want to be a fast food restaurant. There are several ways to open new markets. You would need to find them. Such as, daily to go family meals, cooking classes, specialty diet meals, etc. Think out side the box. Become a great catering company and not a discount... (more) Never discount! Unless you want to be a fast food restaurant. There are several ways to open new markets. You would need to find them. Such as, daily to go family meals, cooking classes, specialty diet meals, etc. Think out side the box. Become a great catering company and not a discount company.
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