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7 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Caterer

by Miro Hanka

Putting together your wedding day takes a lot of effort and hard work. Many brides and grooms choose to invest in catering services so that their food and drink needs are handled and their wedding is more of a success. If you're considering hiring a catering company, you'll want to do some research and ask questions before choosing your caterer. This can help you make a more informed choice. Here are some questions to ask your wedding caterer: 

Are You Available on My Date?

Catering companies are very busy, and they help to put together many events. You'll want to make sure that your date is still available before you make any plans with a specific catering company.

How Many Guests Can You Accommodate?

You want to make sure that any potential catering companies are able to handle your event with success. Be sure to look into how many people can they can accommodate so that you can decide if they're the right fit for your wedding celebration. 

Do You Handle Special Requests?

You may have some guests who have special dietary needs or preferences. It's a good idea to ask this ahead of time to see if the event caterer can handle special requests and diets or how they choose to handle these situations.

What's All Included?

Not all catering companies offer the exact same packages and amenities. You want to make sure that you fully understand what you're getting into. As you look into potential catering companies, ask about what services are included in the price and have them explain which services are extra. This can help you avoid unexpected surprises on your wedding day.

How Do You Handle Alcohol?

If you plan to serve alcohol, you'll want to make sure you go over all the details with the catering company. Be sure to ask whether they have a liquor license, what brands of alcohol they serve, and how they price alcoholic beverage service.

How Do You Handle Payments?

Some catering companies may require payment before the event date or at least partial payment. Be sure to ask about payment details and accepted payment methods ahead of time. 

Do You Have a Cancellation Policy?

Another detail not to ignore is the catering company's cancellation policy. Be sure to look over all terms to understand what to expect.

These are some of the top questions to ask any wedding catering company before hiring them. If you want to learn more about private catering services, reach out to a local event caterer

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