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Catering |
Wedding Reception Catering takes an average of 45 to 50 percent
of your wedding costs, so be sure to choose a caterer carefully.
The caterer will have one or more set wedding menus or packages
available. If there are no menus that suit your taste, most
caterers will create a custom menu. |
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The caterer provides all food, serving staff, bartenders, and
usually all rentals (dinnerware, linens, etc.) for your reception.
The caterer may help you design your table settings and choose
the layout of the tables. If you are renting tables and chairs
from another company, the caterer will most likely set them
up, and then take them down after the reception. |
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After deciding on a caterer, make an appointment to discuss
the menu. Let the caterer know whether you would prefer a buffet,
sit-down dinner or cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception. At
a sit-down dinner it is easier to control the flow of events
(cutting of the wedding cake, dancing, etc.). A buffet dinner
allows your guests to mingle. A buffet dinner isn't necessarily
cheaper than a sit-down dinner because the caterer must prepare
more food per person to keep the buffet looking presentable.
Not only is the taste of the food important but the presentation
of the food is equally important. A good caterer knows how to
present and garnish foods.
To cut down on catering costs, avoid foods that require time-consuming
kitchen preparation or foods that require carving at the table. |
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