There are lots of methods on methods to start looking for a catering company, but many people starts with asking for family and friends’s referral that they had good experiences with. Other ways like local advertising and internet research is also good methods to broaden your choices. The preferred approach to find the right caterer is thru the location of wedding couple’s reception site. It's much less headache and hassle for the wedding couple to just go along with the reception site’s catering service. They typically provide the inclusive services including venue, catering, decoration, and even more. After making the choice of where the reception will be held at, it's time to see which catering company is best to suit your budget and needs.
If you are holding your reception in a hall, private residence or where food is not supplied, you want to contact caterers in your area who specialize in on-site catering.
After narrowing down a few of catering company for your wedding, it is time to spend some time to gather as much information as you can about these companies so you can make a good decision on hiring which one for your big day.
When you first contact your prospects, the very first thing you should verify is whether or not that caterer is available on your wedding day.
If they are available, it is time to start asking them some of the most popular questions on hiring catering company. It is recommended to write it down and organize all the information, because after a while it will be difficult to remember which company gave you what information.
Some of the questions you may want to ask your catering company are:
Menu Style
There is so many food varieties to choose from when it comes to menu selection. Ask if your caterer will do a "tasting" and when. This is where the bride and groom can go sample and taste some of the caterer’s dishes. You can have a traditional sit down dinner, buffet, food stations or a cocktail reception. It all depends on your personal preference and budget.
Decorations
Ask to see pictures of their table displays. Some caterers that do buffets or food stations will include floral arrangements and other decorations. As your wedding plans progress, talk to your caterer about your color theme so that all decorations and floral arrangements will coordinate. Also, find out what type of decorating they might do for you. Will they swag your head and cake tables? Will they set out your favors and seating cards?
Tableware and Linens
Does the price include table linens, napkins, dishes, and glassware? Ask to see samples. If you don’t like the tableware or linens they offer, most everything can be rented at an additional price. Also, ask if there are extra charges for china and linen service.
Wedding Cakes
Do they offer wedding cakes in their package? Can they make you a wedding cake? Will the caterer cut up the cake for you and will they do this for free or charge a fee? Some caterers charge a per slice fee, so be aware!! Will the wedding cake be served and/or boxed? Is there an extra charge? Will cookies be displayed? Is there an extra charge?
Liquor
Do you need to get a Special Occasions Permit from the liquor board? Is there bar service and bartenders included? What about Cups and supplies?
Licenses and Payments
Find out if your caterer is licensed by the province. Most display their license in their office, but if you're not sure, ask and find out.
Let your caterer know your budget up front. Don’t assume that a buffet or food station is less expensive than a sit down dinner. It all depends on the type of food served, not how it's served. Is there a deposit required to hold wedding date? Are they included in the price or will they be added later? Find out how soon in advance does caterer need menu and final count of guests what the final price is and when is full payment required.
Just like hiring a wedding photographer,don't choose your caterer based solely on their price per person, but consider what is included in the per person price before making your final decision. You don't want to be surprised on your wedding day when your expectations of outstanding service are not met. After you've got above questions answered, you should be able to make a good decision as to which caterer will fill your needs. The presentation of that meals is part of their image and yours. Make sure the caterer you're thinking about hiring is one who will work with you and not tell you what you want.
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