Caterers plan and supervise the food service for parties, banquets or social events. Caterers generally run their own business and must also be good at administrative duties. In addition to being responsible for providing a menu, caterers may also be in charge of decorations and hiring wait staff for an event. Depending on the size of a business, caterers may prepare food on or off-premises and can specialize in main dishes or desserts.
Food critics are experts who write reviews and news about restaurants, wines and new trends in dining. They provide information on the latest culinary styles and get paid to eat for a living. Food critics work for newspapers or magazines and write in the dining, food and wine or entertainment sections. They devise food-rating systems and combine facts as well as their own opinion when writing a review. Food critics should have a good taste. They should also be adventurous and passionate about food.