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More Catering Tips
- As far as wedding expenses go, your catering or food bill is typically your largest expense (45-50% of most wedding budgets). So, choose your caterer carefully. Spend plenty of time with your caterer talking about your budget, the style of reception you’d like and the types of food that you’d like to offer.
- If you are unfamiliar with the caterer, always schedule a "tasting" to sample their culinary skills and take note that the food is attractively presented too.
- Check References. Many brides ask for references but never call them. Be sure to make at least two reference phone calls. Don’t by shy, remember -- brides love to talk about their weddings.
- When hiring your caterer, be sure to ask about the dinnerware or china they will be using. Some caterers will include all the dinnerware in their price -- but they may be chipped, scratched and worn out. So, ask to see samples to make sure that the place settings nicely compliment the rest of your wedding decor.
- When determining a final head count for your caterer, you should include a meal for your entertainer (DJ or Band), photographer and Wedding Day Coordinator. But, always confirm with these vendors that they do want a meal before you include them in your head count. And, make sure to separate these from your guest head count because your caterer will usually charge you less for "vendor" meals.
- If your caterer is providing meals for your DJ, band or photographer, be sure to ask your caterer where the meals will be served for them and confirm that they will be eating somewhere "out of sight" from your wedding guests.
- Be careful on how many hors d'oeuvres you order. Do you really need eight different varieties? You'd be surprised -- some caterers will suggest this. If you are doing hors d'oeuvres -- four different varieties is usually sufficient.
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