It is important to take great time and care when choosing your wedding caterer. We've compiled a list of questions to ask your caterer and tips to ensure your wedding feast won't be marred by any surprises.
If you advise your caterer of your budget, they will be able to help you work out an arrangement to suit it. Buffets are not always cheaper than sit down dinners so always ask about all your options. Prices usually depend on the price of the food that you select for your menu, not the way it is served.
If you have already decided on the level of formality that your wedding will have, inform the caterer as this will provide a good outline for them to create a menu for you.
Find out if your caterer uses fresh food and produce. Ask if any of the items are canned goods.
Your caterer should be able to provide you with a timetable that will state what courses will be served and when. This will help you to structure any other events at the reception, eg: speeches, cutting the wedding cake.
Food sometimes looks better than it tastes, so always be sure to ask for a sample of the food as this is the only way you will find out if it's good or not.
Find out if your caterer offers wedding cakes in their packages. Some wedding caterers may be able to provide you with one, so this will save you going to another provider.
Find out if GST included in the quoted price or if it needs to be added on. Does the price include table linens, napkins, dishes, and glassware?
You may want the catering staff to wear uniforms on the day, so find out if this is an option with the catering company of your choice.
It is not uncommon that caterers will be able to incorporate your wedding theme colours into the decorations and floral arrangements of the buffet table or food station. If this is what you do want, be sure to ask if the caterer can facilitate this.
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