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Caterers

12 months before the wedding date ask around amongst friends of friends to see if you can find a caterer with a good reference and if possible ask to sample their food.  Work out a list of questions to ask each possible caterer so that you have a fair comparison and get written quotations from each one.  The catering is one of the most expensive elements of your wedding so it is imperative that the right decisions are made.

Rule of thumb is to keep to a simple menu made of good quality, possibly local ingredients served up in a professional manner with suitable table decorations to display it at it’s best.

If you decide to move away from the simple theme and wish to try the unusual or varied menu there are many to choose from and you can mix and match quite easily - carvery, Oriental, Indian, 3 course mix ‘n’ match, BBQ or alfresco, hot buffets, cold buffets and various finger foods.  Your table display could include champagne or even chocolate fountains for that extra sparkle.

6 months before the wedding confirm catering and discuss your menus and seating plan with each of your caterers in the event of there being more than one.
 

Two to three months before the wedding make sure everything has been confirmed in writing and give your final head count and seating plan to your caterer.  Prepare the place cards. Refer our sister site www.missit-missout.com for personalised place cards.

Two to three weeks before the wedding confirm any last minute details and the delivery times.

Links - www.missit-missout.com