Jennifer Byrd Events Today: 07/01/2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Choosing a Caterer

One sure way to please your guest, and give them something to remember and talk about is to satisfy their hunger and sweet tooth with a delicious well planned menu.
You want choose a caterer that comes highly recommended and of course one that is easy to work with. Most highly recommended caterers are booked up - sometimes a year in advance. So be sure that choosing a caterer is on the top of your planning to do lists.
Wedding caterers will usually have a portfolio or some photos of previous work. So don't forget to ask to see them. This will give you some great ideas on how to you may want your own serving table to be arranged, and most important these photos or portfolio will give you a good idea of how organized this particular caterer will be.
Get the details in writing. Ask for a detail price sheet of entrees they offer. Take one home so you can begin to plan your menu. Make sure the price quotes given to you early on are in the final contract you sign. It is always a good idea to take notes when consulting with any vendor so you can always refer back for planning information.

Things to consider when hiring a wedding Caterer:

Are they licensed by the state?
Is their location near?
How is the food transported?
Are additional cooking facilities needed at the reception site?
Is the food prepared fresh or from frozen?
Who keeps the leftovers?
Do they provide needed serving utensils?
Do they supply any decorations?
What is the deposit amount, and when is it due?
When is the balance due?
How are the fees calculated? {per person?}
Are taxes and tips included in the total fee?

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Serve a sit down luncheon in lieu of a formal dinner.
Order foods that are in season.
Enlist your family and friends to help with setup, serving, and clean up.
Ask the caterer if you are allowed to bring some of your own entrees, condiments or dessert.
Find out if they provide tableware, linens, utensils and cake table.

It is always important to give the final guest count by the specified date given by the caterer to insure proper preparation. Give the caterer several contact numbers and get all contact numbers for the caterer too. Remember the more prepared you are the less stress you will have!

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