Grappling tournaments are all the rage these days. Divisions exist for skill levels ranging from novice to expert and from child to competitors over 50. Of course, all grapplers must compete in the appropriate weight class, meaning people often must "diet down" a few pounds. Once the tournament ends, the competitors love to go back to eating. Many head right to a fast food place. If you are planning an event for your team, how about going with something a lot better than junk food—meals from an Italian caterer. Expect your team to appreciate the gesture truly, and also expect them to love the food!

Italian Catering Makes Perfect Sense

Italian food could be an excellent choice for grapplers looking to resume their regular diet while also getting a few extra calories. Of course, the same could be said of other food selections. Catered Italian meals, however, present benefits more appropriate for a famished grappler on tournament day. Here are some positives to think about:

• Significant Variety: One problem with junk food or steak house dinners is that they generally lack variety. Italian catering can deliver a rich array of different meals. Traditional spaghetti and lasagna dinners sit beside seafood entrees or salads. A diverse team of grapplers will likely be a little tired and very hungry after a big tournament. Providing a wide selection of entrees can keep them happy.
• Everyone's Familiar with Italian Food: You want all the team members to feel thrilled about their celebratory meal, so the post-event dinner shouldn't be an experimental one. Most people are familiar with traditional Italian selections, and the variety further ensures the team will like the offerings.
• A Chance for Replenishment: Tournament day is different than a typical day because the body burns up quite a bit of its nutrients. Italian food supports replenishment. Meats provide protein. Pasta delivers carbohydrates. Salads are a good source of vitamins and minerals. And everything tastes better than a dull sports drink. 

Another benefit bears mentioning—don't overlook the convenience. Team captains can hold the after-tournament meal back at the grappling school. The caterer can perform the setup with all the tables and provide plates, forks, and other accessories. Afterward, the caterer cleans things up and carts all the food-related items away. The work performed by the caterer makes things easier for the coaches and team members—and they need an easier day after the tough one on the mats.

To set up your team's next big meal, contact a restaurant with Italian catering today.