Catering

During the reception, it is customary to offer catering and food service to your wedding guests. This can be one of the more expensive parts of the day, so make sure that you hire a qualified catering service and one that does quality food preparation.

When searching for a good caterer, ask friends or family members for referrals. If you’re still in doubt, ask your photographer or video production specialist if they know of a qualified caterer that perhaps they have worked with at a previous wedding. If you have a favorite restaurant, call and ask if they cater to weddings. You may be pleasantly surprised at how many businesses are happy to cater, but rarely spend the money to advertise their services.

When speaking with a potential catering service, ask them about pricing and menu options. Also be sure to ask if they are available on the date and time that you will require their services. Explain the necessary details of your wedding, the number of guests that will be attending and inquire about pricing for each person. It is customary for a caterer to charge a certain amount for each person. For example, perhaps they would charge $100.00 per person and you have 50 guests attending. The cost would be $5,000.00. When discussing price, ask if the price per person is the final cost or is there additional costs for staff and other services. If you have a favorite food that you wish to have served, let them know and ask if that is possible. Here are a few other interesting points to raise throughout the conversation:

 Are cleaning services included in the cost?
 For the price, who long will the staff be available for the reception?
 What design and color of glassware is available?
 What type of deposit is required and when is the remaining balance due?
 Do you have a contract that we can sign or shall we have one drawn up?
 Can you provide references?

When hiring any catering and food service, always have an agreement in writing. The contract must be signed and dated by all parties and you should retain a copy for your records. Among other things, the contract must outline the date, time and location of your wedding, along with an outline of every responsibility relating to the caterer. In addition, there should be mention of the required deposit and the final cost. When making a deposit, get a receipt. This is especially true if you are paying in cash. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions that you may have. It isn’t every day that you get married, so this will be a memorable event with hopefully no glitches or surprises.

Finally, when all is said and done, exchange telephone numbers so that there may be open lines of communication in the event of delays or other unforeseen events. Be sure to call the caterer the day before your wedding to make sure that everything is on schedule and to go over the details one final time

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