What to look for in a good wedding caterer
One of the most important things to remember when planning your wedding is the catering company that you intend to use. It is because the food on offer will be one of the most memorable part of your reception for any of your guests. Caterers can have full order books for up to a year in advance, so it is wise to book the one you want as early as possible. The sensible timeline for finding a caterer is to begin the process about 10 months before your wedding date. Make sure you have booked the caterer by 8 months, and decide on a menu by at least 6 months.
A good caterer does more than one might think. They are well trained in food selection and preparation, reception staging, serving and clean up. Some caterers will offer to decorate the venue for you, hire bar staff and even supply the wedding cake. Other catering firms may only be prepared to serve the food and then clear up.
If, like me you are searching for private catering in Brighton, keep in mind these things:
- Find a privatecaterering company with a good reputation whose food you can sample before signing a contract.
- Make appointments and interview many different caterers to find the right one for you. The best catering firms will supply phone numbers of satisfied customers to use as a reference.
- There are many reception sites that offer their own catering services, so when considering a venue ensure that the catering and the atmosphere will be acceptable for your needs.
- Check to see that the cater will cover for the following: electricity, lighting, tents, tables, linens, chairs etc, and not just the meal.
People often forget about the cost of the drinks when considering a catering company. This can really send the price rocketing depending on what you want to serve for drinks:
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