Your wedding caterer will probably take up the largest part of your budget. Delicious food and drinks are a significant element of the wedding! Make sure that you love your caterer’s food options, price, and personality before making a final decision. Ask these questions before hiring so you know exactly what you’re getting!

The Basics

Will you be catering any other weddings on our date?

How many weddings do you do per month? When did your company begin?

Can you provide a list of venues at which you have worked before?

Do you have a liquor license? Are you licensed by the state in which we will have our reception?

Does your catering service require any permits? If yes, will you obtain them?

Does your company work only with a banquet manager to coordinate the servers and food or an on-site coordinator who will help plan the entire wedding? Will one person be in charge of planning with us?

Food & Presentation

I want a food service that is delicious but also unique. With this budget, guest count, and event style, do you have any suggestions? Does your company specialize in certain cuisines? Tip: ask for sample menus!

Does your fee include a pre-set menu or can we create a custom one? Do you make dishes that you haven’t made before?

Can you provide us with a complete breakdown of your packages?

Are the ingredients that you use fresh or processed? Do you use organic or sustainably farmed products?

We want to be able to accommodate all of our guests. Can you provide us with food that is kosher, vegan, gluten-free, etc?

If we wanted to have a specialty item included, such as a chocolate fountain or an ice sculpture, would you be able to accommodate us?

Have you ever done a theme menu? Are you willing to do one? Would décor be included?

Where will the food be prepared? If it can’t be prepared on site, is there a place available to prepare it? Is there an additional fee for additional equipment?

How is the food arranged? Can you provide pictures?

Business Matters

Based on our guest count, how many servers will you have?

What is the dress attire for servers?

What is the price breakdown for your services? Are tax and service charge included?

Is there an extra fee for set up and break down? How long does this usually take?

Will you put out place cards and favors at the tables?

Are you flexible with overtime? What are the fees associated?

By when do you need a final guaranteed guest count? Is there a minimum number of guests we can invite?

What is your payment policy? Do you accept credit cards?

Do you require a deposit? How much is it? When is the last payment due?

Are there any additional fees that will not be in the contract?

If we decide to use your company, how long will it take to see a written contract? If there are changes to the contract, will we receive a revised estimate?

What is your refund or cancellation policy?

Can you provide a list of recent references?

Make sure that you feel comfortable with the caterer and love and trust their ideas. Do these things and you’ll have your wedding be the most unique one yet! Now that you know our suggested questions, comment and share your questions about caterers below.

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