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# 1 - Quick Tips and Pointers
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Not all
weddings are held in a hotel or country club with a full restaurant staff.
In fact, more weddings are held at public parks, historic sites, vineyards,
community halls/chapels and private homes. If that’s the case for you,
then you will need to find a caterer that fits your wedding style.
Finding a great
catering company can actually be a lot of fun. For starters, do you have a
favorite restaurant? Chances are they offer catering services. What about
your cousin’s wedding—wasn’t that great food at the reception? Ask for the
name of the catering company. Do you remember the delicious spread from an
office party or seminar you attended? Find out who it was. Another place to
find great caterers specializing in weddings is at local bridal shows – some
offer samplings of their tasty entrées.
A tip about catering companies: many offer “value-added” wedding packages
(such as flowers, cakes, photography, etc).
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# 2 - About
- Take time with your
fiancé and create a list of items to discuss before meeting with catering
companies. For example, do you want a cocktail party with alcoholic
refreshments and hors d’oeuvres? Do you want a formal sit-down dining
experience or a more casual buffet style? How about a BBQ or theme stations?
Okay, now it’s time to make appointments and get your appetite ready to sample
great food! When you call the caterer, mention that you are considering hiring them
for your wedding event.
If you aren’t sure about the menu -- no problem. Experienced caterers know all
the ins and outs about serving weddings. They know what guests really like,
what works well with large parties, and what to serve the children. They also
have a good idea about which entrees complement others, including the type of
wine to serve. The caterers are also aware of budgetary constraints, but it
is a good idea to do some research. Some caterers advertise their average “per
plate” rate (for example, $8-$25 per plate, or for larger budgets, $20-$75 per
plate, or for a lavish wedding, as high as $60-$200 per plate).
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# 3 - Contracts
Details will be very
important. Read the Contract several times before you sign and return it. This
vendor is probably the most expensive part of your wedding.
- Description of the services (food
servers, bartenders, cake service, napkins,
tablecloths, silverware, plates, glasses)
- Furniture included (tables, chairs,
lighting)
- Date and times to start each type
of service; latest time to serve guests.
- Deposit and requirements for payment.
- Provision for discrepancies evident
on the wedding day; unsatisfactory professionalism.
- Guaranteed number of plates to serve.
- Minimum and maximum plates to prepare.
- Catering management service and emergency telephone number.
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# 4 - Questions to Ask - Ask if the caterer is
available on your wedding date.Ask how long he or she has been servicing weddings.
- Ask how many weddings he/she services in a month
and on the day of your event.
- Ask about the deposit and exactly what you get for the deposit.
- If possible, ask for a sample order to see every little detail involved in
serving a wedding. Make sure you take home a price sheet with details.
- Ask specific questions about the refund policy in case you are
dissatisfied before or during the wedding.
- Ask about a fee for overtime for servers.
- Ask if he or she has an assistant that you can contact as a backup.
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