By Nalongo Events,
Food shapes how guests remember an event, so it is worth choosing your caterer carefully. A few clear questions before you book will save you stress later.
Begin with your numbers. Tell the caterer how many guests you expect and ask whether they have served events of that size. Ask how they handle a late change in guest numbers.
Agree the menu in detail. Ask what each dish is, how much is served per person and how dietary needs are handled. Write the final menu down so everyone has the same picture.
Ask how the food is served. Find out whether the caterer provides serving staff, plates, cutlery and tables, or whether you must arrange them, and what each option costs.
Ask about timing. When will the food be ready, who sets up and where, and how will the caterer keep to the programme if the day runs late?
Finally, be clear about the money. Ask what the quote includes, what is extra, when payments are due and what happens if the date moves. Keep the answers in writing.