One of the most important things to remember when planning your wedding is the catering company that you intend to use. It is because the food on offer will be one of the most memorable part of your reception for any of 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 that you have your caterer booked by 8 months, and you have the menu sorted by at least 6 months before the date.
A good caterer does more than one might think. They have the necessary training in food selection and preparation, staging a reception,serving and 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.
- It is not uncommon to find that many reception venues also offer catering services, so when choosing the hall decide whether it has suitable catering and atmosphere for what you are looking for.
- Ensure that you check to see what services the catering company will provide other than the meal (electricity, lighting, tents, tables, linens, chairs etc.).
Many people forget about the cost of drinks when planning for a caterer. This can really send the price rocketing depending on what you want to serve for drinks:
If you wish to know more about wedding caterers that can offer their assistance please contact Redanywhere on 0845 223 4472.