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Selecting
A Caterer
As far as wedding expenses go, your catering or food bill
is typically your largest expense. Therefore, choose your caterer carefully. Make sure that if
you are unfamiliar with the caterer, that you go to a "tasting" and check
references!
Service is also an important element when choosing your
caterer. Be sure to ask about the ratio of servers to guests. Now, this can vary depending on
the type of reception you have (seated dinner versus buffet). One good rule of thumb is to
have one server for every 8-10 guests.
When hiring your caterer, be sure to ask about the
dinnerware or china they will be using. Some caterers will include all the dinnerware in their
price - but they may be chipped, scratched and worn out. So, ask to see samples to make sure
that the place settings nicely compliment the rest of your wedding decor.
Determining Head Count
When determining a final head count for
your caterer, you should include a meal for your entertainer (DJ or Band), photographer and
Wedding Day Coordinator. Check with your caterer... they will usually charge you less for
these meals.
If your caterer is providing meals for your DJ, Band or
photographer. Be sure to ask your caterer where the meals will be served for them and confirm
that they will be eating somewhere "out of sight" from your wedding guests. In some
cases, it has happened where these vendors actually ate with the wedding guests!
The Extra's
Ask your caterer to prepare a "leftover basket"
that is a sampling of all the food at your reception. It's likely that the bride and groom
will not get a chance to eat and enjoy all of the wonderful food at the reception. Even if
you're leaving the next day on your honeymoon, it makes for a great late night snack.
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