The average cost of a wedding in the US is currently $19,000. When spending this amount of money on your big day, everything must be perfect. But did you know just how crucial catering is?
Great food can make or break your day. Read on as we give our essential guide on finding food for weddings.
1. Get In Early
Your wedding venue may have in-house catering or a list of preferred vendors. If you don’t want to use them you need to start the search early. There are plenty of events other than weddings that may book up the calendar, especially at peak times.
Do some research and narrow down the list to four or five possibilities. From here, message them with your dates, preferences, and the number of people you need catering for. When they reply you can book an appointment with the wedding caterer of your choice.
2. Know Your Preferences
The food at your wedding should be just as individual as you and your partner. Should you have preferences, then you need to outline them to the caterer. When they can’t accommodate it, then it may be time to go elsewhere.
If you both must have tiramisu for your dessert choice, then tell them. Perhaps you want a no-frills beer and BBQ approach. Anything goes when it is your special occasion, you just need to find the right person to deliver it.
3. Check Reviews
Once you have set up some appointments, check online reviews. This will give you an idea of how successful the caterer has been at other events and let you know their strengths and weaknesses. You may also have friends or family that have used them before.
Keep in mind that many online reviews will need to be taken lightly. Everyone has individual tastes and it makes it hard for most companies to get all five-star reviews. If you see any discrepancies, ask the company about them in your interview.
4. Consider Logistics
Wedding planning logistics can be a headache, but don’t forget to include food in that as well. The caterer and your venue must be compatible, so work on them at the same time.
Consider the time of year when choosing your menu. You don’t want hearty winter food in the middle of the searing summer heat. Some foods may also be harder to deliver fresh in hot conditions.
5. Set a Budget
Being engaged and getting married are expensive and catering will be a big part of the budget for your big day. Don’t be afraid to let companies know a rough figure in advance.
If you have multiple quotes, be willing to ask them to price match to get the best deal possible.
Booking Food for Weddings
Now you know how to book food for weddings, shop around. Get some options and see if they fit your budget and location. Luckily, once they are booked it is one less thing to worry about.
If you found this article helpful, we have many more. From catering to dresses, we can help plan your big day.
