Along with all of the other details of your wedding, you want your catering to be perfect.
Choosing a caterer can be a difficult task if you don't know what you are looking for.
To help make choosing a caterer simpler, consider the following points: Number of Guests Knowing the number of guests that you will be providing for is very important as most caterers charge by the person.
It can be difficult to determine exactly how many guests you will be having by the time you'll need to make a decision about the food, but as long as you have a rough estimate of how many guests you are inviting, most catering companies will happily work with you, giving you until a few weeks before the wedding to provide your final numbers.
Menu Try to have an idea of what you would like to serve before meeting with any companies you are interviewing.
A list of your expectations may help you to determine if the caterer meet your expectations.
Have in mind what you would like to see on your menu.
If you have no idea what to serve, the catering company will be happy to recommend what they think would make your wedding more enjoyable for your guests.
Reputation When choosing a caterer, try to choose one that you know a little about.
Word of mouth is the best form of advertisement, and it's likely that you have a friend who has used someone they would happily recommend to take care of your guests.
If you can't get recommendations from friends and family, or if you are hosting your wedding in a town you're not familiar with, you may want to turn to the internet for recommendations.
From the initial recommendation, always follow up with the company and ask for client references.
Any reputable company will happily give you clients to contact for references.
Ask the hard questions when you call the references, like if there were any issues and how they were handled.
Price If you have a price range set, you will certainly want to make sure that you can find a company that is more than willing to help you stay within your budget.
There are many caterers that will do their best to insure that you get the best deal that you can to keep from going over your budget.
For example, they may try to offer items that are more affordable for your guests but that are just as delicious.
Don't stress out over choosing a caterer for your wedding.
Explain what you're looking for, see which ones can meet your needs, and go from there.
You'll choose the perfect caterer to make your event wonderful.