5 Brilliant Tips to Maximize Catering
October 12, 2009 by Christine Gooding
Filed under The Wedding Party, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception
One of the more important parts you have to really plan for is the food you’ll be serving the guests during your wedding. We’re talking about budget planning, scouting for caterers or hotels, food-tasting and planning the menu. There are two major considerations: how much money you’re willing to spend per head and if guests will enjoy the food.
Today, I’d like to highlight 5 Brilliant Tips to Maximize Catering on your wedding; accommodating both budget and food choices that your guests will appreciate:
Image: Sofitel Miami
- Ask caterers and hotels for a whole range of menus for different budgets so you can plan your own menu better. You just might find an opportunity to get choice items to replace the more boring ones and still keep it within your budget.
- Try trimming from the dessert spread if you need more main courses. Guests are least likely to eat from the former after a full meal.
- Consider “under-catering”. If you’re expecting 150 wedding guests, cater for a 100 or 120 but if you’re still worried about food running out, order a tray of tasty food that has a lot of carbs.
- Trade your free honeymoon suite for more food at the wedding reception. A room is still a room, better to keep the guests well fed am I right?
- At your hotel food-tasting, ask to speak to the chef. You may be able to strike a good deal, like a free upgrade on an entree or main course, with the chef during your little chat.
I hope you find these tips useful!
