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Sure, you can cook your own food and make the salads for your guests and the party will be fun... but then you have to face the serving and clean-up the morning after.

Hiring a caterer is a simple solution for anyone who wants to throw the perfect party. Besides just cooking the meals, the caterer is an expert at how much food to have on hand, and can add a professional look that turns a dish of cold cuts into an enticing centerpiece.

Many caterers also offer services such as passing around hors d oeuvres, and probably best of all - cleaning up before they leave...

Local Catering.com - Shop for a caterer online and let them bid on your event or party, along with additional resources to help find U.S. local DJ's, photographers, videographers, florists and wedding cakes, including tips on working with your caterer, a best man's guide, finding an event location, and more.

Caterer - Chowbaby.com - Catering central with a comprehensive directory of caterers in the U.S. searchable by metro area or state, city or zip, plus restaurant guide features and food and beverage articles.

Catering Guide Australia - Check out Party Oz for caterers and party planners nationwide searchable by region, with additional ideas for do-oit-yourself catering and party ideas.

Find a Caterer Near You and Catering - The Corporate Event Channel's U.S. directory of catering and bartending services in all 50 states, and check out lots of informative facts about planning your next party in The Reading Room.

Wedding Catering : Find a Caterer - The top 20 questions to ask when interviewing a potential catering service covering the basics to postponement policies and contract details.

Party Planning - Wedding Planning - Partydirectory.com - Easily searchable, comprehensive directory of caterers and banquet halls, musicians, florists, photographers, equipment rental and supplies, party favor providers, plus tips and guides to party and wedding planning, games and themes.