Before you hire a caterer, you definitely want to taste the food they can provide for your event. Bite by bite, you’re looking for excellent food quality, taste and presentation.
FOOD TASTINGS
If the caterer doesn’t have a restaurant for example, a tasting may be the only way a couple can get a sense of the caterer’s food, taste and presentation. That caterer would have to prepare a custom meal for two, which typically costs a caterer $400 to $800. Generally, tastings are just for the bride and groom so if you want your mother, your maid of honor or your best friend to attend the tastings too, expect to pay for those guests. Go ahead and unfold your napkin, pick up your fork and get ready to sample some amazing cuisine. With off-premise caterers preparing your wedding menu, everyone will be impressed! 2
Before you hire a caterer, you definitely
want to taste the food they can provide for your wedding event. Bite by bite, you are looking for excellent food quality, taste and presentation. Tastings can happen in a few ways: some are just for the couple and free of charge; many are group events where many brides and grooms sample the food for free or for a fee; and others for the bride and groom require a fee which would go toward a signed catering contract if the caterer is hired for the event. The question of whether or not to charge for tastings is a challenge in the wedding industry because the tastings can be expensive for the caterer, especially when a couple decides not to hire them for the wedding.
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Ask your would-be caterer to provide their professional credentials like licenses and insurance information to the venue. Then speak to the venue’s manager or owner to see if you can work out the arrangements. Often you can use your desired caterer if you’re willing to pay an additional fee to the venue for choosing your own vendor. If you feel stuck because your venue won’t accommodate an outside caterer, you might have another alternative. Look for comparable venues that would accommodate your desire for a specific caterer.
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