Good food is an integral part of most celebrations and weddings are no different. Choosing the right wedding catering service is time-consuming, so you’ll want to plan accordingly. The right list can make your wedding something everyone will be talking about for months.
Many wedding venues offer catering services. Most of these places will not allow food to be served from outside. It is important to inquire about this when looking for a reservation on the wedding website. It makes sense to choose and reserve the wedding venue before choosing a caterer, and even before choosing who makes the wedding cake. If the place does not offer catering, they can probably recommend several local caterers that they have worked with before. Don’t forget to ask your friends and family for recommendations as well.
Unless you’ve used a caterer before, you’ll probably want to taste their food before making your final decision. A decent caterer will be happy to make time for customers to sample the food. If a supplier doesn’t allow early sampling, be careful. During a sample, you probably won’t sample the actual wedding menu, but you will have a general idea of whether the food is good or not. Some restaurants will even give you samples to take home and taste with your family.
Price ranges for catering services can vary widely, depending on the chef’s education and reputation, menu selection, the number of people to be served at your wedding, whether buffet or sit-down, etc. Some restaurants will have a very limited menu for you to choose from. While many can prepare whatever you want, having this limited option allows a provider to prepare ahead of time.
Be sure to discuss menu and decoration with wedding caterers before booking. You will need to mention if there are any special dietary needs, such as vegan, food allergies, or other requirements. It is especially important to mention food allergies before deciding on the menu. Many dishes contain ingredients that you wouldn’t normally think of as being in them, and cross-contamination often occurs in the kitchen. If a caterer is aware of a food allergy early on, they can ensure that recipes are modified and steps are taken to prevent cross-contamination when preparing and serving food.
As you talk to caterers and sample your food, take notes and rate each vendor based on taste, menu variety, presentation, and price. Take time to interview the various wedding service providers long before your wedding and your wedding will be remembered forever.
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