Are you and your partner aiming to get married in the next year? Congratulations! A wedding brings with it a lot of nerves about getting every last detail right, from the wedding venue right down to the caterers.
Booking caterers may not seem like such a big deal, especially if you are looking to spend a fortune on a wedding gown, but this is a core component of having a great wedding. After all, you will want both yourself and your partner to have a delicious meal along with your guests once you have said I do! So, here are some top tips on how to pick the right catering team.
Look At What’s Included
It seems straightforward enough; you need a catering team for your wedding, so, surely, they will have everything that you require for a great day, won’t they?
This is not always the case, and there is a lot to be said about looking into all-inclusive event catering packages or all-inclusive wedding day packages rather than simply assuming that you will get everything that you want. Some catering companies will only offer the food and may not offer the cutlery and some packages will not come with serving staff as part of the deal. So, always be sure to ask exactly what is included when booking a catering team, as that way, there won’t be any unpleasant surprises!
Look At The Menus
A great thing about accessing a wide variety of caterers is that most will have their menus online. Have a look at exactly what types of foods they offer! If you have relatives or friends attending your wedding who are vegan, vegetarian, or consume gluten-free food, you must ensure that the catering company you choose can offer all of these options.
Ask Friends and Family
Weddings are somewhat commonplace so it’s highly likely that somebody you know in your family, your circle of friends, or even a colleague that you have will have a catering team to recommend. Don’t be shy and ask around. If you live in an area that is seemingly swimming with catering teams, it may be ideal to look online to get a better idea of which ones offer the best food and service for the money.
Check Online Reviews
Speaking of looking online for information about catering teams, always check online reviews. It can seem easy to simply take the catering team’s word for it or rely on reviews on their homepage, but it’s always best to do your digging. Do they constantly get the best reviews? If the answer is no, then cross them off the shortlist.
Sample The Food!
Once you have narrowed down the top five or even the top three potential catering teams you wish to hire for your wedding, book a wedding day food sampling session . This is the ideal time to take your spouse-to-be, a family member, or a friend to taste the food you will have on the big day. This will help you get an idea of the flavor palettes and help you decide on the best one.