Finding the perfect wedding caterer
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Rss- Published Friday, 12 March 2010
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Photography: Dan Duchars
The wedding breakfast is one of the most important aspects of your wedding day when you can relax with your guests and look forward to the all-important speeches! Whether you're choosing a glamorous sit-down dinner or an informal barbecue, it's crucial to find the right wedding caterer to create your wedding food.
Ask for recommendations
One of the most successful ways of finding the perfect wedding caterer is to ask around. Your venue might have a list of recommended wedding suppliers they have worked with before. Some venues will even insist you use their chosen wedding caterers. Equally, your cake maker or florist might have worked with a great wedding food provider at a previous wedding.
Search in magazines and local directories
Bridal magazines and local publications are a great source of information. Make a list of any caterers who operate in your chosen area and give them a call.
Gather information
It's a good idea to contact three or four wedding caterers to make initial enquiries. There's no point making an appointment if they can't cater within your budget, provide the style of menu you're looking for or assist on your chosen date. Ask any potential caterer to send through a list of menus and venues they have previously worked at. It's also a good idea to ask to see testimonials from other happy couples - you want proof that they really do what they say!
Trust your tastebuds
Before you commit to a cater, book in for a tasting. It's important to taste various courses, as well as a vegetarian option. This gives you the opportunity to taste the quality of the food, and also choose your favourite dishes.
Get it in writing
As with all bookings, when you confirm your wedding caterer and your wedding menu, be sure to get everything in writing. If you book a long way in advance, keep in touch with them in the run up to your wedding, confirming the final menu a few weeks before the big day.
Pictured: Cake stand, around £20, Maxwell & Williams (020 8200 5100). Petits fours (part of a two- or three-course set menu), price on application, Absolute Taste (020 8870 5151). Teapot and cup and saucer, all to hire, Idyllic Days (01428 656267)
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