Perhaps the most important thing that you will need to remember when planning your big day is the catering. This is because the food you serve will be one of the most memorable parts of the reception for your guests. The best companies may be booked up a year in advance, so it is would be wise to find one as soon as possible. The best timeline to follow when searching for a caterer, is to start searching for one about 10 months before the intended wedding date. Make sure you have booked the caterer by 8 months, and decide on a menu by at least 6 months.
The best caterers do more that you might expect. They are trained in the selection of food and preparation, reception staging, table waiting and the cleaning up afterwards. Some go as far as to decorate for you, hire bartenders, and provide the wedding cake. Other catering firms may only be prepared to serve the food and then clear up.
If, like me you are searching for private catering in Brighton, keep in mind these things:
- Find a privatecaterering company with a good reputation whose food you can sample before signing a contract.
- Make appointments and interview many different caterers to find the right one for you. Some caterers may even give you phone numbers of past customers who were pleased with the caterer’s work.
- Many reception sites have their own catering services, so when you’re looking for a hall, decide if it has what you want in both catering and atmosphere.
- Check to see what services the caterers will provide other than just the meal (electricity, lighting, tents, tables, linens, chairs, etc).
People often forget about the cost of the drinks when considering a catering company. This can really send the price rocketing depending on what you want to serve for drinks:
If you wish to know more about outside caterers that can offer their assistance please contact Redanywhere on 0845 223 4472.
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