Questions to ask wedding catering
Discuss guest numbers, dietary requirements, tastings, service staff, and what is included in each catering package.
Make the conversation specific to your wedding
Bring your date, location and an outline of the service you are considering. Ask the vendor to explain how their approach would work for your plans, using examples of comparable events. Write down what is included and anything you need to confirm later.
Choose a menu and a way to serve it
Think about the guest experience as well as favorite dishes. A plated meal, shared tables and a buffet need different staffing, space and timing. Ask to see sample menus at your guest count and discuss how children and dietary requests will be accommodated.
Compare the complete catering quote
Food is only one part of the bill. Confirm staffing, tableware, linens, kitchen equipment, travel, service charges and cleanup. A venue without a working kitchen may require extra equipment and a more carefully planned menu.
Your interview checklist
The first questions focus on this service; the remaining questions cover booking arrangements. Confirm final answers in writing.
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After the meeting
Review unanswered questions, compare the same scope of work, and add the complete quote and payment dates to your budget. Before booking, confirm the named service provider and the arrangements that matter most to you.
Keep your plans moving
Wedding planning checklist
A flexible month-by-month plan, from your first decisions to your final confirmations.
02Wedding budget planner
Keep estimates, agreed costs, deposits and remaining payments together.
03Questions to ask wedding vendors
Bring the right questions to every meeting and compare written answers.
04Wedding-day timeline builder
Give getting ready, the ceremony, photos and the reception room to breathe.