Photo (above, from left to right) : Catering: Cardinal Catering - Photographer: Marie Mémoires - Catering: Very Food Catering - Photographer: LUX Visual Storytellers - Catering: Ma Kwizien - Photographer: SVP Photography
1. Your venue first or your caterer first?
Don't have a specific location in mind or don't personally know a caterer? Then follow your intuition and start from your dream. Will you go for a fairytale castle, a country estate with a large garden or a trendy, industrial location? Perhaps choose your party room first and then try to find a top caterer who can do your catering there - unless your venue offers an in-house catering service.
2. Tell your caterer your personal story
Often, as a couple, you have a clear picture of your day in mind and are thinking of a party in a certain style. Share your mood board with your caterer and talk about the flavours, colours and hues you have in mind. Many couples these days consciously choose seasonal produce grown close to home for their wedding menu. Your professional caterer or caterer can get started now!
3. Discuss according to your budget
Have you little experience in budgeting for your wedding day? Then call in your favourite caterer from the start. He or she will be happy to calculate for you what all the snacks and drinks will cost, depending on your culinary desires. Would you like to have breakfast with your intimates already during the morning of your wedding, and would you like to go out into the night with all your guests? The numbers will tell you what is possible!
4. Choose according to your schedule
Up until d-day, you are planning the course of your day -and night. You can hire a caterer who will take care of everything from catering to the decoration of the room. Choose the perfect caterer according to your schedule. When will your reception, dinner and evening party take place? and what would you like in terms of catering?
Don't contact too many different caterers, but go for your favourite. He or she can, within a certain budget range, surely suggest a formula that charms you. Check which caterer you find efficient and fun, and ask if you can taste the promised goodies beforehand.
5. If the shoe fits...
Do you have a good feeling about a particular caterer? Then take the plunge and trust the experience of this professional. He or she will guarantee culinary fireworks throughout your most beautiful day!
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