Questions You Need To Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Catering Company

A wedding is almost everyone’s dream day. It is the most important event that you will throw in your lifetime. Planning of this major life event is a big undertaking, from finalizing colors to booking vendors, writing your vows and hiring a catering company, it can be a totally overwhelming task. Your wedding should be a reflection of the unique love you and your partner share and FOOD for sure can play an essential role.

For event’s catering, there are various affordable catering services available in the market. And, you have selected a caterer that is good for you and also you have asked for setting up a meeting with them. But, the trouble is you don’t know what to ask from caterers.

Here are a few questions that you should ask before signing any contract and paying the down payment.

1.  Do they have availability on the date of your event?

This should be the very first question you should ask your potential caterer. If they say, yes, then also check whether they are catering to any other event on the same day. If they already have to cater to a big conference, then how will they manage your event and handle the workload. You’ll want to know things like, whether outsourcing is available or the food will be freshly prepared.

2.  Are they licensed?

Caterers provide food and it should be of good quality. When food is not prepared in the right way, it will create trouble. To keep yourself assured of the quality of caterer’s food, you should ask them a license. This also makes sure that they have met health department standards and will provide healthy food to the guests.

3.  Ask for some menu suggestions with rates

If the scope of your catering requirements is pre-decided, then you can ask your potential caterers for sample menus, along with their rate. This will help you in managing your budget for the event. It will give you a better understanding of what you can afford and is there any need for negotiation or not.  

4.  Do they have liquor insurance?

These days, every establishment needs to have this insurance. Alcohol becomes the official language of the parties and sometimes becomes the cause of the trouble. So, when something wrong comes up like damage to property or injury you as the host will not be held responsible.

5. Get references from previous clients

After all, the queries get solved and you’re still having second thoughts, you can ask to contact their previous clients regarding their services. The insight you’ll gather from references will help you decide on to hire the caterer or not.

6. What does your cost incorporate? Does it rely upon the menu or do you have a level rate? Does it incorporate VAT, tip, rentals, flatware, tea, and espresso for the visitors?

We prescribe you get this part down recorded as a hard copy, so there are no curve balls come to W-Day.

7. What number of servers will you give? What will they wear/would they be able to give outfits? Will they be in charge of laying the tables, putting favors and place settings?

In a perfect world, you would require one server for eleven individuals for a formal dinner and you will need them to look proficient and if conceivable, their regalia should compliment your wedding hues.

If you go to professional event catering services, they will be well used to answering such questions. So, don’t feel shy and grill them as much as you can, after all, it’s the matter of your reputation. Always be clear about your needs and budget and ask them to help with creative problem-solving.