Top Questions To Ask Your Wedding Caterer Before Hiring

By Author: Peter Mundy
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Today, the catering services provide many other facilities as well. Many companies are also 'event organisers and producers' and they take care of the decor, special effects, and all the factors that complete an event design. Sometimes, they might also provide assistance in finding you the right location, or organising a meeting with the vendors.

You must therefore not be hesitant to ask your caterers about the smaller details, so that you can make your planning accordingly.

The following list of questions to ask your catering company will be very helpful in knowing the details.

The basics:

• Are you free on my wedding dates?

• Since how long have you been in this business and what is the total number of wedding caterers in Devon you serve every year?

• Do you have any experience of working in my location?

• Do you have all the necessary licenses required?

• Do you have an onsite event manager or a coordinator who can supervise and run the entire event?

Food Styles and Preparation:

• Now that you know my budget, approximate number of guests and ...
... my event style, what food choices and styles would you recommend? Do you have a special cuisine that you specialise in?

• Can I work out a customised menu according to the dishes of my choice or do I have to choose from one of the preset menus? Can I make a special request for a particular dish?

• Do you have provisions to accommodate some dietary restrictions?

• What arrangements do you have for the starters and the buffet tables?

• Do you include themed venues or decor?

• What are your charges for the children's meals?

• How much will the charges for the vendor's meals be?

• Is the wedding cake included in the per person meal price?

• Can I have a look at some of the photos of wedding cakes that you have had in the past?

• Can I taste the food before finalising?

• Do you handle or provide the facility of equipments and accessories like chairs, tables, etc.?

• What category of linens, glassware and plates will you have?

• Is the presentation included? (Chair covers, lounge furniture etc)

• What are your policies on the cleaning up?

Business Related:

• What will be the ratio of the serving personals to the guests?

• What will the dress code of the people who are serving?

• How much time you need to set up and pack up the event?

• If the event lasts longer than decided, what will be your overtime charges?

• Till when can I give you a final guaranteed guest count?

• What is the mode of payment that you normally accept?

• Are there any hidden costs that are not included in the proposal but we should be aware of?

• May we have a look at some of the references that you have worked with before?

Now that you know the most common questions to be asked, do a thorough research and choose the one caterer who gives assured answers.

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