Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life. You’ll want to make sure everything’s perfect—from the flowers and venue, to the table arrangements right down to the dessert. However, with so many things to keep track of, you might unintentionally let a few things slide. That could lead to picking out a bad caterer. To help you find food service pros, here are a few handy tips to know from The Knot on landing a great catering service.
Ask about the license.
Professional catering services have a license. That’s a sign that the business meets local health department standards and provides its contractors with liability insurance. Also, if you want to keep the drinks flowing during the party, don’t forget to ask about their liquor license. Make sure both licenses are up to date, as well.
Request references from previous clients.
Ask if they were satisfied by the service or not. This will give you a good idea if you’re working with the right catering team or if you should start looking at other wedding catering services.
Ask if they have another event for that day.
A hectic schedule can mean that the catering service is much in demand and therefore, excellent. However, you want to make sure your wedding is given the attention and time it deserves. If you have questions, talk them out with your caterer. They might just come up with the right solution to put your fears to rest.
Know their specialty.
Can they pull off a sumptuous Greek feast or Asian banquet? Choosing a catering service that has experience in the cuisine you want for your own wedding is a match made in heaven. Go for it.
Never miss a food tasting.
Reviews are all well and good but you want to make sure the food appeals to you and your partner’s palate. If the caterer doesn’t want to provide samples before being hired, you can always look elsewhere.
Ask about wedding cake.
Wedding caterers can have different baking skills. The dessert sampler might be out of this world but the cake might turn out to be less than stellar. You’ll want to look into hiring a separate wedding cake baker then.
So keep these tips in mind when you look for a caterer. They’ll come in handy in getting the perfect wedding—food service and all—you’ve always dreamed of.
At Capital City Catering, we want you to have the perfect wedding. Learn more about our wedding catering services. Call us.