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Letu2019s look at when to hire a wedding catereru2014and, more importantly, what questions to ask when you do: Everything you need to know about hiring a wedding caterer. https://www.kitchenmantra.com/catering-wedding-functions
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Let’s look at when to hire a wedding caterer—and, more importantly, what questions to ask when you do: Everything you need to know about hiring a wedding caterer. One of the most important aspects of effective wedding preparation is being organised. You’ll want to make sure your to-dos are organizedon your wedding planning checklist, and that you’re marking them off as you go in the months, weeks, and days leading up to your wedding.
However, if you’ve never planned a wedding before, understanding when to handle some wedding-related duties, such as when to hire a wedding caterer, might be difficult. Choosing your wedding location is the first step in the wedding planning process. Booking your venue not only secures your wedding date but also provides you with the information you need to begin booking other vendors (for example, some venues allow you to work with any vendors you want, whereas others have a shortlist of preferred vendors from which you must choose).
However, after you’ve secured your reception site and have that information, your wedding caterer should be the first vendor you contact. You should start looking for a wedding caterer between 10 and 12 months before the big day, with the objective of booking your caterer between six and eight months. If you’re working on a tight timeframe for your wedding, a decent rule of thumb is to book as soon as possible.
Why is it necessary to book your wedding caterer so far ahead of time? There are a number of reasons why you should engage your wedding caterer as soon as possible, including the following: • Catering companies prefer to reserve dates well in advance since many couples book their wedding caterers at the same time (or shortly after) they book their venue. Make a reservation for a wedding caterer as soon as possible to ensure that they are available on your wedding day. This is especially true if your wedding location only has a few wedding caterers from which to pick.
You’ll need time for interviews and sampling, which is a crucial aspect of any event. You’ll want plenty of time to interview each possible caterer, try their food, and make the best decision for your wedding day—which includes scheduling interviews and tastings with a few different caterers ahead of time. • You’ll need a lot of time to plan your food and beverage menus: You’ll also need plenty of time after you book to plan the perfect food and drink menu—and the earlier you hire your wedding caterer, the more time you’ll have.
You’ll need more time to choose a bar service if your wedding caterer doesn’t provide alcohol: Various wedding caterers provide different packages. Some of them involve booze and bartenders, while others do not. If your wedding caterer does not offer bar service, you’ll need time to identify and employ a licensed bartender—and the sooner you book your wedding caterer, the more time you’ll have to find your bartender.
