Event Timeline Planner

Plan catering events with detailed timelines, prep schedules, and task management.

How Event Planning Works

Create detailed event timelines with task dependencies, staff assignments, and time management to ensure flawless execution of catering events.

💡 Quick Tips:

  • •Start planning 2-4 weeks before major events
  • •Allow 30% buffer time for setup and unexpected delays
  • •Assign clear responsibilities and backup plans for each task
  • •Prep cold items 1-2 days early, hot items day-of

Event Details & Tasks

Configure your event details and timeline tasks

guests
date
time
address
hours
hours
hours
requirements
Menu Planning & Ordering
Equipment Check & Transport
Food Preparation
Setup & Decoration
Event Service
Cleanup & Packing

Event Timeline

Your organized event timeline and task checklist

Event Summary

Event:
Not specified
Guests:
50
Date:
Not set
Time:
18:00

Task Timeline

#1Planning
2h
Menu Planning & Ordering
Assigned to: Chef
#2Preparation
1h
Equipment Check & Transport
Assigned to: Manager
#3Preparation
4h
Food Preparation
Assigned to: Kitchen Staff
#4Setup
2h
Setup & Decoration
Assigned to: Service Staff
#5Service
3h
Event Service
Assigned to: All Staff
#6Cleanup
1h
Cleanup & Packing
Assigned to: All Staff

Timeline Tips

  • • Start food prep 1-2 days before the event
  • • Arrive 2-3 hours early for setup
  • • Have backup plans for equipment failures
  • • Assign specific roles to avoid confusion
  • • Keep emergency contact numbers handy

Event Planning Terms

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