Choosing a caterer for your wedding is one of the most important decisions that will affect your guests' overall experience. Food and drinks are a key element of any celebration, and their quality, presentation, and variety can have a major impact on the atmosphere of the event.
If you are planning your wedding at a venue that does not have its own restaurant, you need a reliable catering company. Catering is not only about great food, but also about professionalism, flexibility and the ability to deal with unexpected situations.
If you are looking for the ideal catering company, focus on the following criteria:
- Reference - look for references and reviews - the best way to verify the quality of the catering is to find out what other couples have experienced (search google, social medias).
- Menu possibilities - some companies offer set menus, while others offer tailor made menus. If you have special requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free meals etc., make sure the caterer has enought experiences.
- Price - ask for a detailed budget drawn up that includes not only the cost of the food, but also service, transportation, dishes and other additional services. Avoid hidden fees and ask about payment and cancellation policies.
- Tasting - many catering companies offer tastings. You can taste the food, but also see how it will be served and whether it meets your expectations.
- Staff - in addition to the quality of the food, the level of service is also very important. Ask how many staff will be available and whether the waiters have experience in wedding catering.
- Flexibility - how does the company respond to last-minute changes or deal with unexpected circumstances?
- Contract - always have a contract drawn up that clearly defines the scope of services, price, payment terms and cancellation conditions.
Mobile BARS - are a pleasant diversion to your wedding. They will take care of catering in the area of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mixed cocktails, or a mobile café with hot drinks. They are suitable for places where there is no fully equipped bar.
Find more information about wedding cakes and sweet bars in the CAKES category.
ROLE of WEDDING PLANNER
A wedding planner has a key role in organizing catering and ensuring the smooth running of the wedding reception.
- Suppliers - the wedding planner has a list of verified catering companies, confectioners and winemakers and helps to find the most suitable ones according to your taste, budget and the wedding style.
- Tasting - before signing the contract, planner will arrange a menu tasting
- Time schedule - plans the timing of serving individual courses, a banquet or sweet bar and supervises their proper organization.
- Communication - with catering staff and ensures that everything is served on time and in the appropriate quality.
- Assists with cake cutting.
- Dealing with unexpected situations - if there is a problem with catering (delay, non-delivery of part of the order, etc.) the wedding planner will take care of an alternative solution without disrupting the wedding day.
COME TO OUR WEDDING EXPO SHOW
- SAVE your time - you will meet several catering companies in one place within one day
- MEET them in person
- OPPORTUNITY of small food and beverage tasting on the spot
- great DEALS and DISCOUNTS - get special fair offers
- get more INSPIRATION and wedding ideas
FIND MORE in our Bridal Online course